Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Madrid

Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Madrid.

Best Time to Visit Madrid

Spring

Mar - May

21°C / 9°C

Comfortable and sunny, highly recommended

Summer

Jun - Aug

33°C / 19°C

Very hot and dry, locals take siestas

Fall

Sep - Nov

21°C / 10°C

Mild and pleasant autumn weather

Winter

Dec - Feb

11°C / 3°C

Cold and crisp, bright blue skies

Day 1

Prado Museum

Morning activity: Prado Museum.

Mercado de San Miguel

Lunch nearby: Mercado de San Miguel.

El Retiro Park

Afternoon sightseeing: El Retiro Park.

Sobrino de Botin

Dinner in the area: Sobrino de Botin.

Flamenco Show

Evening experience: Flamenco Show.

Day 2

Royal Palace of Madrid

Morning activity: Royal Palace of Madrid.

Chocolateria San Gines

Lunch nearby: Chocolateria San Gines.

Plaza Mayor

Afternoon sightseeing: Plaza Mayor.

DiverXO

Dinner in the area: DiverXO.

Rooftop Bar Tartan Roof

Evening experience: Rooftop Bar Tartan Roof.

Day 3

Reina Sofia Museum

Morning activity: Reina Sofia Museum.

Malasana

Lunch nearby: Malasana.

Gran Via

Afternoon sightseeing: Gran Via.

Taberna La Carmencita

Dinner in the area: Taberna La Carmencita.

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Evening experience: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.

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