Barajas Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
IFEMA
Learn about the events happening in IFEMA during your trip to Madrid. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Real Madrid City
Catch an event at Real Madrid City during your trip to Madrid. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
El Capricho Park
After visiting El Capricho Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madrid. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Gran Via
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Gran Via, a favourite shopping spot in Madrid. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Puerta del Sol
Learn about the history of Puerta del Sol, one of the top monuments in Madrid. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Bernabéu Stadium
Catch an event at Bernabéu Stadium during your trip to Madrid. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Barajas
Hotel101- Madrid
"New hotel. Practical hotel close to the airport"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Senator Barajas Hotel
"Staff is very helpful and friendly. Lots of restraunts and other amenities around"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Melia Madrid Barajas
"Easy convenient shuttle to hotel for a 10 hour layover. Room was well appointed and bed was comfortable."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto, Affiliated by Meliá
"A blanket is need in bed, the room was cold and couldn't adjust the temperature."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Sercotel Madrid Aeropuerto
"Besides being convenient with an free airport shuttle, Sercotel was impressively clean and organized. David, at the front desk, was very pleasant, cheerful and helpful. It was near a few restaurants and even had a pool! I was very impressed with this facility and would definitely return."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hilton Madrid Airport
"Unexpectedly spacious room and the bar in the lobby had great food (we tried the pizza and the club sandwich), albeit a little pricey. Their shuttle to and from the airport was a good replacement for the taxi but in the day of our departure we waited for about 40 minutes for it. The only thing I ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Where to stay in Barajas
Madrid Centro
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.
Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and El Jardin de Serrano. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Plaza Mayor and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.
Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Chueca
If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Chueca. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
