Madrid hotels to suit every tourist

The Spanish capital can be the perfect place for a variety of holidays, from a romantic getaway to a sightseeing extravaganza
10 April 2012

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If you're planning on going on holiday this summer, Madrid might just be your ideal destination. The Spanish capital can be the perfect place for a variety of holidays, from a romantic getaway to a sightseeing extravaganza. Regardless of the type of holiday that you're after, you'll need to find some accommodation that is right for you and you'll have a wide range of Madrid hotels to select from.

In terms of luxury, the city centre is where the top hotels in Madrid are found. If money is no object then the five star hotels are the ones that will be of most interest to you, and you can head online and choose the ideal accommodation for the duration of your break. The Westin Palace offers guests the ultimate opulence and is situated in the Art Triangle in the heart of Madrid. Prices start from over 200 euros a night, but if you're after a stay to remember then a couple of night's accommodation is worth every penny.

Luxury is also available on a budget, with the five star Hotel Hesperia available to stay in for just over 100 euros per night. The ultra modern hotel is ideally located on the Paseo de la Castellana Avenue and the hotel's lounge is the perfect place to relax after a long day of sightseeing. If you're on a tight budget you'll still have a wide range of accommodation to choose from, with accommodations such as the Hotel Celuisma Florida Norte and the Hotel Cason del Tormes both offering comfort without having to break the bank.

The Internet is the place to head to find a great deal on accommodation for the duration of your stay in Madrid. A quick browse online from the comfort of your own home can help you save pounds that can go towards your spending money for the trip itself. You can specify your budget so that you don't overspend, as well as being able to search by city areas so that you can stay exactly where you want and identify the attractions that you wish to visit before you even step on the plane.

You might be wondering where to start in terms of things to do in Madrid. There is so much entertainment on offer and a whole host of different attractions to visit that you may simply be overwhelmed by the choice available. Something that is worth trying to do, whatever city you visit and no different in Madrid, is to soak up the culture of the capital. The city is bursting full of culture and heritage and every direction you turn you'll find a little piece of Spanish history.

Flamenco and Spain go hand in hand and there is no better place to experience the Spanish dance than in a Madrid bar or restaurant. The best place to head is a tablao, a restaurant with a stage, where authentic flamenco will be performed every night of the week. The star dancers perform long into the night and thus a tablao is the place to go if you're after an evening full of traditional entertainment, as you can follow an amazing Spanish meal with hours of authentic dancing.

As one of the tourist hotspots in Europe, the Spanish capital is bursting with different styles of accommodation, with a luxurious Madrid hotel one of the most popular options. When you go on holiday you are more than likely to want to really indulge yourself and a stay in a hotel that has all the facilities and services you could ever want will go down a treat.

There are many restaurants scattered across Madrid that host great flamenco performances. These include eateries such as Corral de la Pacheca where some of the best flamenco dancers are to be found, while El Juglar hosts a flamenco night every Sunday where students are given their chance to shine. If catching a spot of flamenco is one of the main reasons for visiting Madrid then you should visit the Spanish capital at festival time. The renowned Festival de Flamenco Caja Madrid takes place in February and is the perfect time to soak up some Spanish culture.

While watching flamenco will be at the top of many tourists' to-do lists when they visit Madrid, many other city breakers will be visiting the Spanish capital to catch another central part of Madrid culture, football. Like Barcelona, Madrid lives and breathes the beautiful game and it's hard to find a place anywhere in the world that shares the same passion.

The Santiago Bernabeu is one of the most impressive football stadiums in the world and a tour of the ground is sure to leave you speechless. If you visit Madrid during the football season then you may be lucky enough to get your hands on some tickets for a Real Madrid home game. The 90 minutes will be an experience in itself regardless of the result, as the atmosphere really is something to behold and you're likely to lose yourself in the splendour of your surroundings and become immersed in the match.

When it comes to sport football is one of Madrid's loves, with the other being bull fighting. May is the best time to visit the Spanish capital if you want to experience the adrenaline rush of this most historic of traditions. This is when Madrid's famous San Isidro festival takes place, when there are bullfights every day for the duration of the spectacle. At seven o'clock every evening thousands of locals descend on the Las Ventas bullring and you could join them and experience bullfighting for yourself.

Madrid can be the perfect city in which to enjoy a sightseeing holiday, but if you're more interested in soaking up as much Spanish culture as you can during your holiday in the city then there are three activities you simply must experience. Watching flamenco in a restaurant, football in the Bernabeu and bullfighting in a bullring will all leave you with a tingle down your spine. By staying in a traditional Madrid hotel you can further add to your cultural experience and enjoy an unforgettable Spanish break.

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