While Barcelona has become more popular in recent years, Madrid is still the classic Spain destination and should be included on your first visit to the country. As the capital and almost literal center of the country, this is the most Spain you can get and you won’t be disappointed.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 15.96 - 53.19 |
| 22.34 - 71.28 |
| 30.85 - 108.51 |
| 42.55 - 142.55 |
| 107.45 - 274.47 |
Hostal Triana Doubles from €56/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central 3-star hotel in Madrid |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 12.77 - 27.66 |
Barbieri Sol Hostel Beds from €16/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central hostel in Madrid |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prado Museum | Spain's most famous art museum is a must-see for fans of that sort of thing. | adults students seniors | 15.96 0.00 7.45 |
| Reina Sofía National Museum | Madrid's famous modern art museum is worthwhile, and also free to enter on many evenings and Saturday afternoons. Audioguide tours cost more. | adults students | 12.77 0.00 |
| Royal Palace | This ornate complex where the royalty used to live is very popular and lines can be long. | adults child | 13.83 7.45 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | Breakfast is often included with hotels and hostels. If not a continental breakfast should be easy to find. | 3.94 - 7.18 |
| Budget lunch | In Spain the big meal of the day is usually lunch, so see the dinner prices if you're doing that. Ham sandwiches are popular and cheap. | 6.60 - 10.64 |
| Budget dinner | Tapas places can be great bargains, and many casual dining places are also affordable. | 10.11 - 18.09 |
| Tapas (per item) | Ordering tapas is complicated at first, with different sizes and styles. Small sizes can add up to a great and cheap meal. | 1.33 - 4.26 |
| Beer (glass) | A glass of beer can be cheap and refreshing at a tapas place. | 2.13 - 5.32 |
| Table wine (glass) | Cheap local wine is easy to find at casual restaurants and bars. | 1.91 - 4.26 |
| Beer (can, retail) | Local lagers are cheap in markets. | 0.85 - 1.28 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from airport to central Madrid | 28.72 - 35.11 |
| Metro from airport to central Madrid | 5.32 |
| Metro ride in Madrid | 1.60 - 2.13 |
| 3km taxi ride in Madrid | 8.51 - 13.83 |