The 4 rooftops compared
| Rooftop | Entry | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Círculo de Bellas Artes rooftop | 6 EUR (5 EUR reduced) | Sun-Thu 10:00-01:30, Fri-Sat 10:00-02:00 | The 360-degree view and sunset |
| Cibeles Palace viewpoint | 4 EUR | Tue-Sun 10:30-14:00 and 16:00-19:30 | A daytime view without buying a drink, tight budget |
| Gourmet Experience Callao | Free access | Varies by day, until midnight or 01:00 | A drink or meal with a Gran Vía view |
| San Antón market | Free access | Top-floor restaurant 13:00-01:00 | A calm terrace in Chueca |
Our ranking
- Círculo de Bellas Artes: the fullest view, but paid entry and a queue at sunset.
- Cibeles viewpoint: no bar, but the best price and a clear view along Alcalá and Gran Vía.
- San Antón: the quietest, good for lunch.
- Callao: the handiest if you are already on Gran Vía.
What to avoid
- Turning up at the Círculo at sunset without a ticket; between 14:00 and 16:00 and after 21:00, tickets are sold at the desk only.
- Counting on the Cibeles viewpoint in bad weather: it can close.
Good to know
For a room with a rooftop pool, see hotels with a rooftop pool in Madrid. For the evening, see Madrid at night.
