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Royal Palace of Madrid

(Palacio Real de Madrid)
Palace and Art Museum
Palacio, Madrid
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    Rewan P.
    "Beautiful palace, take the audio guide for an additional €3."(10 Tips)
    Amer S.
    "beautiful palace full of detail unlike anything"(6 Tips)
    Mish and Rob
    "free admission times for EU citizens."(7 Tips)
    Sylvia
    "least 15 mins before free admission starts."(7 Tips)
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  • Rewan P.heart icon on user image
    Rewan PartiJuly 3, 2017
    Beautiful palace, take the audio guide for an additional €3. Also you can take the opera station train which is a few meters away. Don't miss the gala dining room.
    Upvoted Feb 6
  • Kelly Marcelinoheart icon on user image
    Kelly MarcelinoOctober 4, 2016
    You can leave the train at Opera station. This station is 400 meters from Royal Palace. Very easy to get to the palace that is amazing with beautiful paints!!!
    Upvoted Feb 8
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    Otel.comDecember 1, 2011
    This palace of the official residence of the King, used for state ceremonies. Look at the 50 impressive ornate rooms available to the public. Highlights are the Royal Chapel and the Porcelain Room.
    Upvoted 5 days ago
  • Rafael M.heart icon on user image
    Rafael MarinDecember 26, 2020
    An amazing exhibition of the Royal family’s life. The rooms and halls of the palace are just magnificent. It’s risk totally worth the visit.
  • Moritz B.
    Moritz BleibliebJuly 9, 2013
    This place is where you should start your trip through Madrid! Take it as basic lesson in spanish history & enjoy the big offices & living rooms inside, incl the breathtaking Gala Dining Room.
  • Sylvia
    SylviaMarch 29, 2013
    If you want to make it for the free admission be sure to be around the palace at least 15 mins before free admission starts. Otherwise you will be facing one of the longest queues ever :)
  • Luke B.heart icon on user image
    Luke BakerSeptember 24, 2018
    Great views of the Palace from the park. We went at night and the view was stunning. For the guys, take a small picnic at night for a great romantic setting
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason H.January 5, 2019
    The no taking a picture thing is a little over the top. Lots of bored, angry guards just looking to bark at you undercuts the beauty of this place
  • Amber J.heart icon on user image
    Amber JohnsonJuly 15, 2017
    The audio tour for an extra $3 euros was very helpful. Beautiful palace. Glad I did the tour!
  • RAKANheart icon on user image
    RAKANOctober 21, 2022
    Beautiful palace 👑 great architecture ✨ plenty of art 🖼 and sculptures 🪆 don’t mis the background 🌷
  • Sara R.heart icon on user image
    Sara RadakovicMarch 13, 2019
    Don’t miss the most important baroque place in Spain! Beautiful maintained royal palace with breath taking crystal chandeliers. With international student card the reduced price is only 6€!
  • Amroheart icon on user image
    AmroDecember 24, 2018
    Great palace. Better than Versailles and Buckingham. My advise to get the audio guide and enjoy.
  • Jenheart icon on user image
    JenJanuary 17, 2016
    Great views of Madrid, lovely walk around the gardens and you can have a look for free but there is a charge to tour the inside of the palace but it's worth it :-)
  • Nandini
    NandiniSeptember 6, 2013
    Do the guided tour for about 7 Euro extra. It is well worth it for the view into additional rooms and the history lessons. And while scheduled for an hour, our guide took us for nearly two!
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WelchMarch 21, 2018
    In practice the family has not lived here for a century. Largest palace in Europe, and incredibly open to public consumption. Waves of visitors have taken their toll, but much of it is exquisite.
  • Serg B.heart icon on user image
    Serg BaidaDecember 17, 2019
    Very interesting place with an astonishing history, beautiful decorations, and breathtaking masterpieces. Strongly recommend taking an audioguide and follow the order.
  • Tomas L.heart icon on user image
    Tomas LegorretaJune 9, 2018
    Nice place to spend some time walking, close to the almudena cathedral and to a variety of bars and restaurants. A must see spot for tourism
  • Adrian G.heart icon on user image
    Adrian GrieveJuly 30, 2022
    What an incredible place to visit. Do not miss the palace and if you can, make sure to your the kitchen
  • Sepehrdad D.heart icon on user image
    Sepehrdad DorraniDecember 5, 2017
    Great views of Madrid, lovely walk around the gardens and you can have a look for free.
  • Liz M.heart icon on user image
    Liz McDonaldSeptember 22, 2014
    Incredible! Definitely worth going inside. It's free between 6pm and 8pm but only for Europeans and South Americans. Definitely worth paying though! Highlight of Madrid.
  • Amer S.heart icon on user image
    Amer SharafNovember 23, 2013
    Such a beautiful palace full of detail unlike anything I have seen before. A must see attraction for all types of people
  • Witold D.heart icon on user image
    Witold DonwitoJuly 7, 2016
    The entrance is free for EU citizens from 6pm, but it's best to come around 6:45. Huge waiting line is almost gone, and 1hr is enough for a visit.
  • Kevin v.heart icon on user image
    Kevin van DunApril 13, 2013
    A must visit if you are in Madrid! The biggest palace in Europe and admission is only 10 euros. Too bad that only a small portion of the palace is open to public.
  • Davidheart icon on user image
    DavidAugust 16, 2014
    I particularly enjoyed the Stradivari exposition and the porcelaine rooms. Palacio Real de Madrid is worth to visit.
  • Kate B.heart icon on user image
    Kate BoykoJune 18, 2015
    Usually open for public. But it may be closed due to official ceremonies. Panoramic view from the balcony, beautiful rooms and halls inside the palace!
  • Ирина Л.
    If you don’t want to stand hours in the line, go on the site, buy tickets online and go directly
  • Monica V.heart icon on user image
    Monica VargasJanuary 17, 2016
    Although I did not enter, it is a splendid site from all of its angles. Went there over and over during and day and night... Stood there thinking "these are our ancestors that dominated our lands..."
  • LeVan G.heart icon on user image
    LeVan GreeneMay 24, 2022
    One of many places we visited great tour and history. Highly recommend
  • Cyntia T.heart icon on user image
    Cyntia TanDecember 20, 2018
    It's totally worth the price! But the kitchen tour takes place at certain times so be sure to check before your visit
  • Jesse B.heart icon on user image
    Jesse BoumanNovember 1, 2013
    Wow. Although (seen many incorrect tips) it is not the royal family's residence, this surely is the biggest and one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe. That+free admission=<3
  • Aysha  🪬 🧿heart icon on user image
    Aysha 🪬 🧿November 28, 2016
    One of the most amazing places you've to visit in Madrid
  • RAY A.heart icon on user image
    RAY AAlAAugust 5, 2018
    I wonder how this place gets cleaned! Some rooms appear dusty and warn out while others are very interesting.
  • Evan W.heart icon on user image
    Evan WeinmanDecember 13, 2014
    The palace is gorgeous both inside and out. Saturated in history and talent or is certainly not a spot you want to miss.
  • Frank C.heart icon on user image
    Frank ChungDecember 17, 2017
    5€ entry with 3€ audioguide. Main palace is only open Wednesday!! Other days you only see 1 temporary exhibit and armory. Most information is only in Spanish. Very little English explainations
  • Arianna T.
    Arianna TrakakiSeptember 29, 2015
    Really beautiful and breathtaking, plus the gardens next to it are perfect for a walk and relaxation.
  • Finn B.heart icon on user image
    Finn BFebruary 11, 2016
    Free entry for EU citizens on certain days and hours. Just remember to bring your passport.
  • European Parliament
    June 1985, Spain signed the Accession Treaty to European Economic Community and the Euratom. Over in Lisbon, Portugal was doing the same thing the very same day. Read more
  • Leah G.heart icon on user image
    Leah GreeneMay 17, 2017
    One of my favorite stops in Madrid. MUST SEE. The palace gives context to Spanish art and history.
  • Laura H.
    Laura HaleApril 21, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    The Palace was occupied by the President of the Second Republic in 1936 on the eve of the Spanish Civil War.
  • Ahmedheart icon on user image
    AhmedMarch 2, 2019
    Must visit, but be early the queue can stretch for a mile 😂
  • Ahmed
    AhmedJuly 25, 2017
    You must see this place and make sure you take a tour in side
  • Daron Y.
    Daron YondemJanuary 31, 2017
    The fact that they don't warn you about their no-photo policy in the palace halls is kind of deceptive considering nearly all museums allow no-flash photography.
  •  Ed B.
     Ed BerrevoetsDecember 30, 2022
    The lines can be very long. It is recommended to buy your tickets online before you get there
  • Gezen G.heart icon on user image
    Gezen GörenDecember 4, 2015
    impressive
  • Sven L.
    Sven LuckermansFebruary 22, 2014
    Although impressive, not worth 10 eur, during the week you can get in for free (check the website) No pictures allowed inside
  • Aysun T.heart icon on user image
    Aysun TekceNovember 9, 2018
    Biggest palace of Europe, well kept, wonderful details
  • Shaan B.
    Shaan BajajApril 7, 2022
    Kewl, it is historical and has good value for ticket price
  • Roger S.
    Roger SchonfeldAugust 26, 2014
    To enter is €10 each, and the self-guided tour does not offer enough explanatory material for my taste. I wish I'd had the audio guide for another €4.
  • Uri E.heart icon on user image
    Uri ErelSeptember 7, 2019
    better to go to the Egyptian palace and to see both the palaces e and the cathedral
  • Steven W.heart icon on user image
    Steven WallerOctober 24, 2015
    I've seen many palaces yet this ranks among the best. They don't allow photos in areas but this is still possible..
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