Cheap 5-Day Spain City Break in Madrid

Your cheap holiday experience in Spain begins as soon as you arrive in the vibrant city of Madrid, where you'll stay for 4 nights. The city offers a variety of budget-friendly hotels and places to stay, and you'll find yours conveniently located in downtown Madrid.

Madrid is the perfect destination for cheap holiday goers. With interesting sights around every corner, this city in Spain is truly an unforgettable city break destination!

When you’re ready to start exploring, head to the incredible plaza de España. A stop at this spectacular square and travel destination makes a great introduction to the city. The fascinating plaza de España has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 98,199 travelers.

A quick, cheap trip to Madrid is also the perfect opportunity to experience the country's local food culture.

For the best dining experience in this affordable city break destination, eat at the highly recommended Salmon Guru. This restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger as it has an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,802 customers.

Coque is another local-favorite restaurant in Madrid. Coque serves delicious and affordable meals, and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,191 reviews.

Known for its good food and service, El Social is also popular among locals and cheap holiday goers in Madrid. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 of 5 stars from around 944 customers.

When you feel like celebrating your arrival in Madrid, you’ll be glad to know that Madrid is also home to several great bars for every budget. One great example is El miniBAR. This bar offers various snacks and drinks at affordable prices and has an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,297 customers.

Areia is another popular bar in Madrid. If you ask the 3,973 customers who have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars, Areia is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

Locals also enjoy drinks at James Joyce Irish Pub Madrid. This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Madrid. Around 4,124 customers have given this bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in reviews.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Madrid!

Day 2 of your affordable vacation in Spain offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Madrid, where you still have 3 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Main Square. This attraction is a spectacular square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 152,388 visitors.

The outstanding Market of San Miguel is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 106,296 visitors, this popular building and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Madrid city break experience, visit the fascinating Royal Palace of Madrid, a well-loved royal palace in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 77,471 visitors.

The incredible Temple of Debod is another stop you’re going to want to spend some time at during your city break in this lovely part of the country. This egyptian temple and top destination among visitors in Madrid has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 44,446 reviews.

If you’re up for seeing something outstanding, visit the remarkable Casa de Campo. This park and popular attraction in Madrid has been rated by around 50,826 visitors an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Madrid, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Madrid and the culture of past or present-day Spain.

After or in between your city break activities in Madrid, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is BiBo Dani García, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 6,461 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Madrid is El Jardín Secreto Madrid. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. El Jardín Secreto Madrid has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 4,058 reviews.

Make sure to stop by Pum Pum Café for a great dining experience in Madrid. A favorite place to eat among many, around 3,614 customers have rated the irresistible Pum Pum Café an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is 1862 Dry Bar. This place has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,987 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at La Cuchara. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,244 customers.

Taberna del Alabardero de Madrid is another great place where you can celebrate your city break adventures in Madrid. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Madrid, Spain!

On day 3 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Madrid, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 2 nights left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Museo del Prado. About 98,929 visitors have rated this art museum and attraction an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

The popular Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is another place where locals and travelers in Madrid like to spend their time. This attraction is a stunning art museum, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 32,846 visitors.

The spectacular Puerta de Alcalá is an amazing triumphal arch and a highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Madrid. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 43,833 visitors, it’s no surprise that many people travel to Madrid every year to see it.

As the day moves along, make time for the magnificent Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Around 120,158 visitors have rated this association football venue and popular place of interest an average of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating.

To make your affordable city break in Madrid more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Madrid. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like Corral de la Morería. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Madrid. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in approximately 3,011 reviews.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out La Mi Venta and their menu. This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,658 customers, dining at La Mi Venta is something you can look forward to doing in Madrid.

Another top-rated restaurant that serves a menu of appetizing food and drinks is Malacatín. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,017 customers.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Madrid, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Baton Rouge Cocktail Bar. Around 966 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at Harvey's Cocktail Bar, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. Harvey's Cocktail Bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,137 customers.

Another top-rated alternative is Restaurante El Espigón Madrid. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 621 reviews and is known for offering a variety of snacks and drinks at affordable prices.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Madrid!

Day 4 of your affordable vacation in Spain offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Madrid, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Las Ventas. This attraction is a spectacular bullring and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 29,501 visitors.

The outstanding Great Pond of El Retiro is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 22,242 visitors, this popular park and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Madrid city break experience, visit the fascinating El Retiro Park, a well-loved urban park in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 162,386 visitors.

The incredible Crystal Palace is another stop you’re going to want to spend some time at during your city break in this lovely part of the country. This building and top destination among visitors in Madrid has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 39,270 reviews.

If you’re up for seeing something outstanding, visit the remarkable Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. This art museum and popular attraction in Madrid has been rated by around 46,855 visitors an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Madrid, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Madrid and the culture of past or present-day Spain.

After or in between your city break activities in Madrid, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Restaurante De María - Felíx Boix, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,612 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Madrid is JUNGLEKING - International Food & XL Brunch in Madrid. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. JUNGLEKING - International Food & XL Brunch in Madrid has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,533 reviews.

Make sure to stop by La Bien Aparecida for a great dining experience in Madrid. A favorite place to eat among many, around 2,473 customers have rated the irresistible La Bien Aparecida an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Cafe Madrid. This place has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 662 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Inclán Brutal Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,713 customers.

Taberna El Sur is another great place where you can celebrate your city break adventures in Madrid. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,959 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Madrid, Spain!

Your city break in Madrid is coming to an end and it’s soon time to say goodbye to this fabulous cheap holiday destination. Day 5, or your departure day, is your chance to make the most of your affordable vacation in Spain.

Depending on how much time you have until your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you would rather go for some last-minute sightseeing, the remarkable Western Park is a fantastic attraction you could visit on this day. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 28,992 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Madrid, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance of an unforgettable dining experience.

You’ll then say farewell to Madrid and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with the best city break memories from your terrific and cheap vacation experience in Spain!