5 hotels in Salamanca, by budget
| Hotel | Indicative price/night | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Hotel & Spa | 330+ € | Facing the Retiro (calle de Velázquez 8), spa with sauna and steam room, outdoor pool in season: the entry to luxury |
| Hotel Único Madrid | — | Luxury hotel on calle de Claudio Coello, price to check: for shopping and quiet |
| Rosewood Villa Magna | — | Palace hotel on the paseo de la Castellana, price to check: for a treat |
| 3-4 star (calles Velázquez, Goya) | 120-250 € | Mid-range hotels around calles Velázquez and Goya: families, a quiet stay |
| ibis budget Madrid Centro Las Ventas | 60+ € | Budget alternative outside the district, about 6 minutes on foot from the Las Ventas bullring: from about 60 euros |
Indicative double-room prices; those of the Único and the Villa Magna were not checked and must be confirmed on Booking.
Metro and distances
The Salamanca district is served by Serrano and Velázquez (line 4), Núñez de Balboa (lines 5 and 9) and Goya (lines 2 and 4). The Retiro park is 5-10 minutes on foot from hotels near calle de Velázquez. For transport, see our guide to the Madrid metro and buses.
Quiet, safety and shopping
It is one of the safest and quietest districts of Madrid in the evening, with few bars and wide streets. Shopping centres on calle Serrano and calle de Ortega y Gasset. The downside: little nightlife, and fewer cheap tapas than in La Latina or Malasaña.
Our pick
For a first visit with family: a 4-star around Velázquez or the Wellington (Retiro at the door). For budget: the ibis budget Las Ventas. If you want neighbourhood life, see where to stay in Madrid and the best hotels in Madrid by budget.
