Spain’s capital is in the middle of a glow-up. You might have noticed more of your friends and family visiting; you might have also noticed that everyone seems to have only positive things to say about it. Madrid has always been a tourist favorite, but in 2026, a number of new openings, ambitious projects, and prestigious exhibitions have elevated it further.
The gilded dome of the Metrópolis, a Beaux-Arts landmark, is shining once more, having recently opened as a members-only club with a selection of restaurants that are open to all. Diagonally opposite it on Calle de Alcalá, another restaurant is making waves, as Nobu Matsuhisa brings his signature Nikkei-style dishes to the city. Both are within walking distance to what’s known as the Golden Triangle of Art, where Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, and Museo Nacional del Prado stand side by side. Fall visitors, take note: The Prado is set to host a “Rilke and Spanish Art” exhibition starting November through March of next year, exploring the poet’s travels around Spain on the 100th anniversary of his death.
Unlike many other capitals, where residential areas are usually found outside of the city’s main sights, here, those neighborhoods are built in and around all the sight-seeing big-hitters. Staying in an Airbnb in Madrid gives visitors the best of both: Local markets and restaurants are on your doorstep, and all the places you want to tick off your itinerary are nearby.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Airbnbs in Madrid:
- For an art-filled sojourn: 1905 Corner Flat, from $306 per night
- For living like a local: Retiro Park Industrial House, from $692 per night
- For an aristocratic experience: Golden Mile Apartment, from $1,231 per night
- For tapas-filled days: Waou Refined Sol, from $360 per night
- For a grandiose stay: The Wonder, from $862 per night
Convinced? These are the best Airbnbs in Madrid.
The Wonder
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You’ll know you’ve arrived in the heart of historic Madrid before you even enter this 18th-century home; its ornamental facade and antique (but functional) elevator leading the way to the grand five-bedroom apartment.
Located on Gran Vía—probably the most famous street in the city, lined with monumental architecture—a stay here puts you in the heart of the action, with theaters, flagship stores, and the city’s Golden Triangle of Art on your doorstep. Inside, four-meter-tall ceilings stretch toward decorative frescoes, and parquet flooring sits next to shuttered floor-to-ceiling balcony doors.
Rooms: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, dryer, AC, heating
Location: Gran Vía
A Former Carpentry Workshop
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This home was once a carpentry workshop—look carefully, and you’ll still spot the signs, most noticeably a twin-set of double doors that were formerly used for loading goods. Just outside, the 17th-century square Plaza Mayor (one of the most celebrated in all of Madrid) is a 10-minute walk away, and the city’s most famous food hall, Mercado de San Miguel, is right next door. This is one of the best places for first-timers to explore Madrid on foot from—you’ll clock up some steps, but what a wonderful excuse to soak in the home’s freestanding bathtub after a day exploring.
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, dryer, AC, heating, paid on-street parking
Location: Historic Madrid, near Tirso de Molina Station
Waou Refined Sol
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If possible, time your visit to this art-filled home over a weekend; every Sunday, a busy and bustling flea market (El Rastro) springs to life just ten minutes away with thousands of stalls trading antiques, homeware, art, and vintage clothing, among other goods worth snooping out. This one-bedroom apartment is a reflection of the vibrant and artsy area, with an interior design featuring gilded mirrors, antique furnishings, and curated art. Evenings in this part of Madrid center around dining—you’ll find some of the city’s most popular tapas houses on the winding backstreets of La Latina.
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, dryer, AC, heating, paid on-site parking
Location: Historic Madrid, near Tirso de Molina Station
1905 Corner Flat
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You’ll be surrounded by the performing arts during your stay here: Tablao Flamenco 1911 and Teatro Español are mere steps away, both with a long history of performance—the first as one of the oldest tablaos in the world, the second as one of the oldest theaters in Europe. This 1905 apartment is just as good a place to reflect on the city’s rich history; recently revived, all the home’s original design features—pino melis floors, balconies, and fireplaces—have been lovingly restored and maintain their original character.
Overlooking pedestrianized Calle Echegaray, this is a place to soak in the city’s spirit: stop for Andalusian sherry at La Venencia, focaccia at Rústico Madrid, and the interactive tasting menu at Guru Lab.
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, dryer, AC, heating, pets allowed
Location: Barrio de las Letras
A Rustic-Chic Apartment
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Wooden shutters, decorative fireplaces, handwoven rugs, paneled doors… every inch feels distinctly Iberian in this spacious apartment. This sophisticated yet warm space is surrounded by all the big sights—the Royal Palace, Gran Vía, the Prado Museum, El Retiro Park, and Plaza Mayor. (The latter might be touristy, but once you’ve walked through it, do as the Madrileños do and stop for lunch somewhere on the nearby backstreets. Bar Postas is a little bit rough around the edges, but always ready to serve up some of the city’s best squid sandwiches.)
The open-concept space has both a roomy kitchen and a large dining room table, for when you want to stay in. And when you don’t? Taberna Malaspina (for jamón tostas) and La Mallorquina (for pastries) are right nearby.
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, heating, paid on-street parking
Location: Centro district
Retiro Park Industrial House
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Quite the departure from many of Madrid’s best Airbnbs—in both style and location—this raw-by-design apartment sits a little further from all of the city’s main attractions. It’s grungy and industrial, like you’re visiting the loft of a very cool artist friend, with plenty of space to stretch out across its three bedrooms.
Located in one of Madrid’s most desirable residential neighborhoods, it’s worth spending a day exploring like a local. Hop from tapas bar to tavern, or book an evening meal at one of the area’s Michelin-recommended restaurants. Sa Brisa and Restaurante Marcano are two of the top tables for Spanish dishes, and both flank the 300-acre El Retiro Park—another place you could spend a full day exploring with beautiful pavilions, lakes, gardens, sculptures, and often art exhibitions, too.
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, dryer, AC, heating, cot, on-site parking, gym in building,
Location: Retiro District
Downtown Madrid
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Floor-to-ceiling double doors open toward a wrought-iron balcony in this bright, breezy and airy apartment. Located on the charming Calle Torrecilla del Leal, a stay here feels authentic: buildings along this street tend to be residential on the upper floors and lined with locally loved restaurants, cafes, and bars at ground level. Mercado de Antón Martín is also just a few minutes away on foot—this is where Madrileños shop for fish, meat, cheese, and other fresh produce. Like many Airbnbs in Madrid, this home lies side by side with top city attractions, too: Reina Sofía, The Thyssen and El Prado are all only around a 10-minute walk away.
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, AC, heating, cot, paid on-site parking, pets allowed
Location: Antón Martín neighborhood,
Golden Mile Apartment
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Madrid’s Salamanca district, where this home is located, was designed in the 19th century as a residential area for aristocracy and the like. It shows: facades are stately and ornate, with stone moldings and decorative wrought-iron balconies. Inside, this three-bedroom apartment is modern, but it fits into its surroundings with walls drenched in rich colors—olive green, mocha and terracotta—with plush velvet sofas placed beside them, and theatrical ostrich-feather chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.
When it comes time to do your souvenir shopping, all the designer flagships are found on the nearby Milla de Oro (Golden Mile), but wander the smaller side streets for local boutiques specializing in leather, jewelry, watchmaking, and homeware. Madrid’s other ‘golden’ stretch—the Golden Triangle of Art—is also only a short walk away.
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, dryer, AC, heating,
Location: Salamanca
A Stone Villa in the Mountains
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For a vacation away from the crowds with easy access to the Spanish capital, this rustic (in the truest sense of the word) Spanish villa in the mountainous countryside of La Estación makes the ideal getaway. Its stone-built exterior continues inside, with exposed stone walls in the living spaces, kitchen, and wine cellar; terracotta tiling lines much of the floor.
With four bedrooms, it’s best for a family or a group of friends who can gather around the large indoor and outdoor dining tables for long lunches and dinners. The views might occupy most of your time, but horseriding, hiking, and vineyards are all within convenient reach. Madrid is also easily accessible for a day trip, at a roughly one-hour drive away.
Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, indoor fireplace, central heating, back garden, grill, on-site parking, swimming pool (open during summer months), pets allowed
Location: La Estación, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
