I ended up in the train station a few times and wowwww is this station massive! I mean, I should…read morehave expected it, seeing as how it's in a major city, but it's even bigger than you expect, especially when it's 6 am and you're trying to find a train. Everyone who worked here that I encountered was super nice and helpful if I asked for directions. The bathrooms were really clean too, you have to pay 1€ to use them so have change or your credit card ready. Also if you're American, prepare to go through security. I hadn't seen that before and for a moment worried I was in the wrong place instead of the train station, but nope, they just take precautions here.

The building is currently under construction and definitely hard to navigate if you don't speak…read moreSpanish. Part of the issue is that there are multiple train companies and they are not easily identified. We waited in line 3 times.. and each one was the wrong one. But 4th time was the charm.

On our most recent trip to Madrid, we were closest to Sevilla. The metro stop is very close to Sol,…read morebut services different lines, so it depends where you're headed! Often, going through Sol is more convenient because it services three different lines and goes in various directions more directly.

Sevilla is one of the busier stations on the Madrid metro and is, for a pleasant change,…read morehandicap-accessible. This after major renovations earlier in 2019 that added the accessibility features. There are elevators from the platform level to the ticketing concourse and to the street level. The station serves Line 2 and is between Banco de España (toward Las Rosas) and Sol (toward Cuatro Caminos). The platforms are a little narrow so please watch your step. [Review 12518 overall, 2308 of 2019.]

A decent train station if not great. The station itself is a little hard to navigate and feels…read morepretty old. The renfe club was an unexpected treat though, so if you book a ticket that includes access, don't hesitate to visit the lounge. They have a wide variety of treats including gluten free and vegan food and beers. As we had a long flight coming in and a long train ride ahead of us, that was a nice respite. Boarding at the station is similar to pretty much any other and for us, the walk was not far at all, although it did look like some trains could be more difficult to get to. We also took another train to Toledo a bit later in our trip and the experience was very similar. That platform was a bit more of a walk into the station and it was considerably more difficult to find out platform, but after having done it once, it would be simple the next time.

Went from Madrid to Barcelona. Took about 3 hrs with 3 stops enroute…read more We purchased their version of First Class which was definitely worth it! More leg room,quiet coach car,comfortable seating and hot meal with beverage service all included. You also get access to their Club Room in the train station which we were not aware of until it was too late. Train travel in Spain is definitely a fun experience and a lot different than in the US.

My mom and I did their 4:00 PM E-bike tour this past week. It was a great experience and our guide…read morewas excellent! I would recommend doing this tour on your first day/afternoon in Madrid so you can get acclimated to the city and see some of the main sites. Our guide, Fran, was knowledgeable, personable, and animated. The background he provided at each of the sites was interesting and helped us learn more about Madrid and Spanish history. He also had great tips and recommendations for where to go in Madrid. The tour was about 10-15 people I'd say. It was a good size to command enough attention to safely drive on the road in a lane but have everyone stay together. They provided a water bottle, helmet, bike. Fran even took us to a special "surprise stop" at the end (churros!). With the E-bike, you could adjust the assistance and you still pedaled to make the assist go, but it was a good choice to have some assist as there are hills and you don't want to worry about having to keep up on going when you're driving in a lane on the road. The shop also has bikes, roller blades, and skate/penny boards for rent.

Best way to spend 2 hours at Parque De El Retiro. The park is rather large but flat so exploring…read moreby bike is not only fun but makes for a fun way to see the park. Rental was quick and easy, you have to leave your ID and 2 hours was about $7.50 euros per person. We easily explored the parque in 1 hour with time for photos and admiring the beauty it offers. Definitely recommend!

This my first bike tour in a city and I have to say I was extremely impressed!!! If the weather is…read morenice you probably can't go wrong with this tour. We chose this tour because we love cycling back home! We never imagined this tour was going to be that amazing.... It's made for all levels and we felt very safe. Our tour guide was awesome and he was multi-lingual and very knowledgeable. It was awesome because this truly allowed us to get acquainted with the city we then knew where we wanted to later visit. We went through all the major plaza's, parks, and special monuments. Our guide was also amazing! He gave us great suggestions on bars, restaurants, night clubs and flamenco show! I can't remember his name but I do remember it started with a G. I would definitely do this again when I return to Madrid. Enjoy!

Had a great half day biking in and around Madrid. Everyone at this shop were kind and helpful,…read moreshowing us best routes and suggesting parks and other good riding locations. Highly recommend

This morning's adventure was to check out a different method of getting from the Barajas airport to…read moredowntown Madrid. It involved a walk, a bus ride and some more walking to get to Terminal 4 where the trains depart. Once getting here, it was easy to find the Renfe area, purchase a ticket and make my way to the platform. They have very decent signage that points the way, turnstiles to make sure that you've purchased a ticket and a small number of seats at the platform for you to wait for your train. During the morning hours, the trains seem to run every 30 minutes. There are boards indicating the next train, where it's stopping and which of the two platforms to use. I did not find a free wifi here as it is too far from the airport. [Review 12502 overall, 2292 of 2019.]

Probably the cheapest and easiest way to get to Madrid Airport to Downtown…read more A 20 minute ride or less took me from T4 to Atocha Station which I was able to get on another train to Sevilla. There was hardly anyone aside from myself on my ride. Good option if you don't have a lot of luggage. There are also staff at the ticket area helping lost and confused customers like myself with the ticketing machines. And for 2.6€ I cannot be happier!!

John, our English speaking guide with SANDEMANs, was fantastic on our walking Madrid tour…read more Interesting, knowledgeable, informative and super friendly. You felt like he was a longtime friend or cousin showing you around his city. He rates first in our book.

Had a great experience on this walking tour led by Jovan. He was engaging, energetic, and knew his…read moreway in and out of the city. Very knowledgeable about both history and food which was appreciated. This tour highlights historical aspects of Madrid's Plaza Mayor, theories behind the architecture of the city, the conquest and reconquest of the city, gastronomical highlights, and some fun trivia. The tour itself is 3 hours long with a break in the middle where the group stopped at a cafe to get drinks and use the restroom. Wear comfortable shoes! While the tour is officially free, tips are highly encouraged to continue the existence of the company and its excellent tour guides.

The came out immediately this time! This has never happened for me. I travel to this airport 3-4…read moretimes a year. Typically, its 20 minutes to an hour wait. What a great experience.

Hot mess! Very unorganized to return to the states in Feb absolutely a mess!…read more We arrived early for our travels and it didn't matter. There was no flow, no organization. Staff was unhelpful and rude. I was astonished at the way the airport security was run and disappointed.