The ultimate school trip to Madrid: accommodation, transport and highlights
Monika Ebner
Madrid offers numerous options for school trips, including comfortable accommodation, easy transport and a wide range of programs. We have evaluated 5 accommodations, transport options, programs for 5 days and restaurants for groups according to our own criteria and compiled a clear guide for teachers planning a school trip to Madrid
Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and does NOT contain paid advertising!
Monika Ebner
Table of content
5-Day itinerary suggestion
Day 1
Royal Palace of Madrid
Visit the magnificent Royal Palace and its beautiful gardens.
- Price:
- adults: €12, children: €6
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone:
- +34 914 54 88 00
- Website:
- Open link
Plaza Mayor
Explore the historic Plaza Mayor, a central square in Madrid.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Day 2
Prado Museum
Discover the art collection at the world-famous Prado Museum.
- Price:
- adults: €15, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Phone:
- +34 913 30 28 00
- Website:
- Open link
Retiro Park
Relax and enjoy the greenery at the expansive Retiro Park.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Day 3
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Tour the home of Real Madrid, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
- Price:
- adults: €25, children: €18
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Phone:
- +34 913 98 43 00
- Website:
- Open link
Gran Vía
Shop and explore the bustling Gran Vía, known as the Spanish Broadway.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Day 4
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Visit the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, featuring European masterpieces.
- Price:
- adults: €13, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Phone:
- +34 917 91 13 70
- Website:
- Open link
Temple of Debod
Explore the ancient Egyptian Temple of Debod, gifted to Spain.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Phone:
- +34 913 66 74 15
- Website:
- Open link
Day 5
El Rastro
Visit El Rastro, Madrid's most famous flea market.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Sundays)
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Puerta del Sol
See the iconic Puerta del Sol, a major public square in Madrid.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Accommodations for school trips
1. Meeting Point
Hotel rooms 82 total (81 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
- Close to center
Location - 0.0 mi to city centre
- 0.2 mi to public transport
- 8.8 mi to airport
Rating Great (8/10p.) 1118 reviewsPrice category ££ (around £35 - £50/night)
Receive a concrete offer:2. Bastardo Hostel
Hotel rooms 57 total (200 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
Location - 3.7 mi to city centre
- 0.1 mi to public transport
- 7.9 mi to airport
Rating Great (8/10p.) 224 reviewsPrice category £ (up to £35/night)
Receive a concrete offer:3. Hostal Welcome
Hotel rooms 90 total (283 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
Location - 4.5 mi to city centre
- 1.1 mi to public transport
- 8.4 mi to airport
Rating Appealing (5.6/10p.) 465 reviewsPrice category £££££ (from £100/night)
Receive a concrete offer:4. Onefam Madrid
Hotel rooms 20 total Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
Location - 3.3 mi to city centre
- 0.2 mi to public transport
- 8.1 mi to airport
Rating Excellent (10/10p.) 17 reviewsPrice category £ (up to £35/night)
Receive a concrete offer:5. OK Hostel Madrid
Hotel rooms 49 total Benefits for classes - Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
- Close to center
Location - 0.4 mi to city centre
Rating Appealing (6.3/10p.) 340 reviewsPrice category £ (up to £35/night)
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Arrival by train
Direct high-speed train from Barcelona to Madrid.
- Duration:
- 2h 30m
- Operator:
- Renfe
Direct high-speed train from Seville to Madrid.
- Duration:
- 2h 20m
- Operator:
- Renfe
Direct high-speed train from Valencia to Madrid.
- Duration:
- 1h 50m
- Operator:
- Renfe
Direct high-speed train from Malaga to Madrid.
- Duration:
- 2h 30m
- Operator:
- Renfe
Direct high-speed train from Alicante to Madrid.
- Duration:
- 2h 15m
- Operator:
- Renfe
Restaurants for school trips
Sobrino de Botín
Traditional Spanish restaurant known as the world's oldest restaurant.
- Price class:
- $$$
Mercado de San Miguel
Vibrant market offering a variety of tapas and drinks.
- Price class:
- $$
Casa Lucio
Classic Spanish cuisine famous for its 'huevos rotos' (broken eggs).
- Price class:
- $$$
Museo del Jamón
Popular chain specializing in ham and other Spanish delicacies.
- Price class:
- $
Taberna La Bola
Cozy tavern known for its traditional Madrid-style stew.
- Price class:
- $$
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