Madrid
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Madrid.
Hotel guides
Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type.
Their Madrid ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Madrid with the best hotel views.
Read the guide at spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/madrid.
spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/madrid
Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on characterful hotels and holiday homes.
This page appears to cover selected small hotels, boutique hotels, luxury hotels, apartments, and holiday homes in Madrid, with examples including Only YOU Hotel Atocha, 7 Islas Hotel Madrid, and URSO Hotel & Spa.
Read the guide at secretplaces.com/spain/madrid-region/madrid/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes.
secretplaces.com/spain/madrid-region/madrid/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes
Travel videos
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World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine creating videos and travel guides for planning trips.
This Madrid travel video is a practical planning guide, highlighting 12 things to do in and around the city across museums, parks, cultural sites, day tours, activity links, and travel tips.
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Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel featuring city guides, travel tips, street food tours, itineraries, and family travel.
This Madrid travel guide video is a helpful three-day overview, covering ten things to do, see, and eat including palaces, gardens, tapas, markets, and churros.
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Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering destination travel guides and tips in a short, structured format.
This structured guide video makes Madrid easy to scan, listing ten things to see and do across plazas, markets, parks, museums, shopping areas, royal sites, and a bonus tip.
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CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory featuring travel guides and adventure-focused destination content.
This itinerary video follows 48 hours in Madrid with a useful mix of a walking tour, Almudena Cathedral, Royal Palace, sunset spot, Plaza Mayor, food areas, El Retiro Park, and flamenco.
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Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel from Juliana and Martín focused on culture-rich trips and local-oriented experiences.
This Madrid itinerary video gives a strong 48-hour plan for things to do, eat, and see, combining famous landmarks, food experiences, and local spots.
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Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, exploring cities through food, culture, history, and practical travel context.
This Madrid travel guide video adds valuable context on food, architecture, history, local perspective, and Spanish society through a Madrid native referenced in the description.
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Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing vlogs, guides, and practical travel advice.
This Madrid vacation guide video is a practical overview of top places to visit, attractions, family and night options, and a Toledo day trip.
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Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences in New York City and beyond.
This food video is a helpful Madrid tapas and street food tour, with local stops such as Casa Revuelta and La Mallorquina giving it strong planning value for food-focused visitors.
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Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel offering destination guides, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel-planning videos.
This short travel video gives a practical snapshot of cheap eats and tapas in Madrid, highlighting Mercado de San Miguel, bocadillos de calamares, Spanish ham, gambas al ajillo, and churros con chocolate.
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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel connected to Rick Steves' television, radio, guidebook, and Europe travel resources.
This Madrid guide video offers a concise, art-focused look at the Prado Museum, making works by Titian, Bosch, Velázquez, and Goya easier to place in a visit.
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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, focused on travel videos and practical information from long-term world travel.
This travel video follows Gabriel Morris through Madrid at night, offering a useful on-the-ground view of the city's summer nightlife scene.
Travel articles & blogs
Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and more practical trip planning. Their Madrid budget travel guide is practical for cost-conscious planning, covering sights, costs, savings, transportation, accommodation, and related trip details.
Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/spain-travel-tips/madrid/.
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Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel-publishing brand offering destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning resources. Their Madrid destination guide gives a well-rounded city overview, bringing together museums, tapas, street markets, attractions, local spots, and timing advice.
Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/spain/madrid.
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/spain/madrid
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning and comparison tools. Their Madrid travel guide is a useful introduction to the city, covering major sights, cultural attractions, tapas bars, and the atmosphere travelers can expect.
Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/madrid/.
viatravelers.com/destinations/madrid/
Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in structured itineraries, destination guides, hikes, and route planning. Their Madrid itinerary guide is excellent for matching plans to trip length, with options from one to seven days plus city activities and day trips.
Read the guide at earthtrekkers.com/madrid-itinerary/.
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My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog, focused on practical destination guidance and first-person travel advice. Her Madrid things-to-do guide is a practical activity list for a quick getaway, spanning 35 ideas with parks, nightlife, shopping, and other city experiences.
Read the guide at myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/things-to-do-in-madrid/.
myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/things-to-do-in-madrid/
The Planet D is a polished adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, and personal travel stories. Their Madrid accommodation guide is a practical starting point for first-time visitors, helping compare neighborhoods, hotel options, and location tradeoffs before booking.
Read the guide at theplanetd.com/where-to-stay-in-madrid/.
theplanetd.com/where-to-stay-in-madrid/
A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog, focused on realistic planning, shorter trips, and personally tested itineraries. Her three-day Madrid itinerary gives first-time visitors a helpful, realistic route through major highlights, with a food tour adding useful local flavor.
Read the guide at dangerous-business.com/3-days-in-madrid-itinerary/.
dangerous-business.com/3-days-in-madrid-itinerary/
Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, and practical trip inspiration. Their Madrid guide is a well-rounded resource for planning beyond sightseeing, pairing 17 things to do with tips on where to stay, eat, drink, shop, and explore.
Read the guide at ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-madrid/.
ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-madrid/
The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, gear, and independent trips. Their 48-hour Madrid weekend guide is useful for independent travelers who want a compact mix of notable sights and less obvious places to visit.
Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/weekend-in-madrid/.
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Love and Road is a travel blog by Brazilian couple Nat and Rob, focused on practical planning and destination storytelling. Their Madrid article offers a helpful planning overview by combining accommodation guidance with ideas for what to do in the city.
Read the guide at loveandroad.com/es-madrid/.
loveandroad.com/es-madrid/
Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical planning resources. Her Madrid budget guide is a practical pick for cost-conscious travelers, with low-cost food ideas and museum entry suggestions that can make the city easier to plan.
Read the guide at jessieonajourney.com/madrid-on-a-budget/.
jessieonajourney.com/madrid-on-a-budget/
Velvet Escape is a luxury travel blog focused on polished destination guides, culture, food, nature, and immersive travel experiences. Their first-time Madrid guide highlights ten worthwhile things to do, giving visitors a concise introduction to Spain's capital through an experience-led lens.
Read the guide at velvetescape.com/things-to-do-in-madrid/.
velvetescape.com/things-to-do-in-madrid/
Our Escape Clause is a practical travel blog known for detailed itineraries, city guides, road trips, and independent trip-planning advice. Their Madrid-at-night article adds a useful evening angle to city planning, with 15 ideas spanning tapas, after-dark activities, and nightlife themes.
Read the guide at ourescapeclause.com/madrid-at-night/.
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Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand built around detailed guides, practical routes, and first-hand trip planning. Their two-day Madrid itinerary is especially helpful for a 48-hour visit, using a day-by-day structure that connects top attractions with practical local tips.
Read the guide at goingawesomeplaces.com/madrid-2-day-itinerary/.
goingawesomeplaces.com/madrid-2-day-itinerary/
Travel To Blank is a broad travel site focused on destination guides, walking routes, sustainable travel ideas, and practical planning. Their Madrid day-trips guide is a strong companion for travelers who want to extend the trip, outlining eight nearby destinations for excursions from the city.
Read the guide at traveltoblank.com/best-day-trips-madrid/.
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