Where to stay on a honeymoon
| Hotel | Setting | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotel Madrid | grand hotel in the Canalejas complex | Centre, near the Puerta del Sol | Modern luxury and the terrace |
| Mandarin Oriental Ritz | historic palace hotel reopened after renovation | Opposite the Prado | The great classic near the museums |
| Santo Mauro | late 19th-century palace turned hotel | Chamberí | A private-mansion feel |
| Hotel Orfila | boutique hotel in a palace | Chamberí | Intimacy and the garden |
Prices vary a lot by date: compare on Booking.com and tell the hotel it is your honeymoon (an upgrade is possible, never guaranteed). See also our luxury hotels in Madrid.
The dinner with a flamenco show
The Las Carboneras tablao, near the Plaza Mayor, offers a show of about one hour, with a dinner option that lengthens the evening. The show alone is easier to book; the dinner is the more romantic. To compare venues, read our guide to flamenco in Madrid.
A 4-day plan
- Day 1: arrival, the Plaza Mayor, a late dinner.
- Day 2: the Retiro and a rowing boat on the big pond in the morning, the Royal Palace, then a flamenco evening.
- Day 3: Toledo by train, about half an hour by high-speed rail.
- Day 4: sunset at the Temple of Debod or on a rooftop, departure the next day.
For more ideas read romantic Madrid and the best views of Madrid; for a proposal see where to propose in Madrid.
FAQ
What is the best season? April to June and September-October; summer is very hot, see the best time to visit Madrid.
What time should we have dinner? Restaurants mostly serve from 9 pm; book for 9 or 9:30 pm if you want a good table.
