Barajas Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
IFEMA
Few venues for fairs, exhibitions and conferences can compete with IFEMA - Feria de Madrid, Madrid’s trade fair venue, for comfort, amenities and its modern style.
El Capricho Park
Explore the great outdoors at El Capricho Park, a lovely green space in Madrid. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
Puerta del Sol
Stand at the very center of Madrid and feel the buzz as thousands of people meet and greet before a night out, gather for protests, or start out on a tour of the city.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
Plaza Mayor
This square has seen everything from markets and public celebrations to bullfights and executions. Today you’ll find street performers, artists and plenty of shops.
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Other neighbourhoods around Barajas
Ciudad Lineal
Travellers choose Ciudad Lineal for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Barrio de la Concepcion Station or Avenida de la Paz Station and check out top sights like Arturo Soria Plaza Shopping Center.
Chamartín
Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
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.
Tetuán
Travellers choose Tetuán for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Tetuan Station or Valdeacederas Station and check out top sights like Cuzco Square.
Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and La Caixa Foundation. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like Jorge Juan y Santacilia.
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- Places of interest
- Choose Your Barajas Hotel Style
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- More trip options
- IFEMA
- El Capricho Park
- Gran Via
- Puerta del Sol
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- Plaza Mayor
- Parque Warner Madrid
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- El Retiro Park
- Prado Museum
- Madrid Zoo Aquarium
- WiZink Center
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Plaza de Castilla
- Casa de Campo
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
- Plaza de España - Princesa
- Jarama Circuit
- San Miguel Market