This emblematic palace is intimately related to the Islamic origins of Madrid: it rests where the Emir Mohamed I built a defensive fortress in the 9th century, the seed of medina Mayrit. When the alcazar burned down in 1734, Felipe V, the first of the Bourbon kings, wanted a palace to impress all its European counterparts. The result: 3.418 rooms of monumental and overwhelming presence. No monarch has lived here since 1931, it's used only for official occasions.
Info & Location
City/Province: Madrid
Type of Experience:
Top attractions
Address: Bailén, s/n, 28013 Maddrid, Spain
Opening hours: From October to March. Monday to Saturday, 10:00 - 18:00 (last access at 17:00) / Sunday and holidays: 10:00 - 16:00 (last access at 15:00).
From April to September: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 - 19:00 (last access at 18:00) / Sunday and holidays: 10:00 - 16:00 (last access at 15:00).
Gardens: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 - 19:00.
How to get there: Metro: Opera (L2, L5, R), Plaza de España (L2,L3, L10).
Buses: 3, 25, 31, 39, 46, 50, 62, 65, 75, 138, 148, 158, C1, C2, M3, NC1, NC2, N16, N18, N19, N20.
Our tip: If you want to avoid long queues at the entrance, purchase your tickets online through the official website at least 24 hours in advance. However, you should buy your ticket as early as possible because, especially during peak seasons (spring, summer, Easter, public holidays, and around Christmas), they tend to sell out quickly.
Price: Adults: € 14 Children from 5 up to 16 years old, Students with card, seniors (over 65 years from UE countries): € 7 / Children under 5 years: Free.
Adicional services: Guide, € 6 / Audio guide (tablet at the monument), € 5 / Audio guide on your mobile, € 4.
