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Axel Hotel Madrid

Atocha, 49
Rated 8.4 in 4144 reviews

Axel Hotel Madrid is a stylish and modern accommodation option situated in the city's vibrant neighborhood of Las Letras, known for its rich literary history and lively atmosphere. This hotel is recognized for its inclusive attitude, positioning itself as a "heterofriendly" establishment, meaning it warmly welcomes guests from the LGBTQ+ community while extending an open invitation to all who value diversity and creativity.

The hotel’s design is modern and trendy, with an emphasis on comfort and contemporary aesthetics. Guests will appreciate the attention to detail in the décor, which reflects a blend of modern sensibilities and traditional Spanish influences. The vibrant color schemes and chic furnishings create an inviting environment for travelers seeking a unique stay in the heart of Madrid.

A standout feature of Axel Hotel Madrid is its rooftop terrace, which offers stunning views of the city's historic skyline. The terrace includes a swimming pool, a popular destination during the warm months, providing a perfect spot for relaxation and socializing. Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s well-equipped fitness center or indulge in rejuvenating treatments at the wellness area.

The hotel is conveniently located close to many of Madrid's main attractions. Guests are just a short walk away from iconic sites such as the Prado Museum, the Royal Palace, and the bustling Plaza Mayor, making it an ideal base for exploring the cultural and historical richness of the city. Axel Hotel Madrid combines a prime location with a welcoming atmosphere, appealing to a broad spectrum of travelers looking for comfort and inclusivity.

 Adults only hotel
 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 10°
 2°
 12°
 5
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
February
 12°
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 11°
 6
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 24
Rain free days
March
 16°
 5°
 12°
 7
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
April
 18°
 7°
 13°
 8
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 22
Rain free days
May
 22°
 11°
 15°
 9
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
June
 28°
 16°
 20°
 11
Sun hours / day
 26
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July
 32°
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 12
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 30
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August
 31°
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 30
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September
 27°
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Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
October
 20°
 11°
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 23
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November
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 23
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December
 10°
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 25
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Michelin Restaurants in Madrid and near Axel Hotel Madrid

Royal Academy of History
Royal Academy of History
Spanish institution that studies history
170m / 180yd
Prado Museum
Prado Museum
Spanish national art museum in Madrid, Spain
0.7km / 0.45mi
Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
Official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
1.1km / 0.7mi
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
National museum of art in Madrid, Spain
0.7km / 0.45mi
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Art museum in Madrid, Spain
0.6km / 0.35mi
Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
Official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
1.1km / 0.69mi
Almudena Cathedral
Almudena Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Madrid, Spain
1.1km / 0.69mi
Atocha Railway Station
Atocha Railway Station
Railway station in Madrid, Spain
1km / 0.61mi
El Retiro Park
El Retiro Park
Urban park in Madrid, Spain
1km / 0.65mi
National Archaeological Museum of Spain
National Archaeological Museum of Spain
Archaeological museum in Madrid, Spain
1.5km / 0.95mi
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol
Square in Madrid, Spain
380m / 420yd
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
Square in Madrid, Spain
0.5km / 0.32mi
Convent of Las Descalzas Reales
Convent of Las Descalzas Reales
Monastery in Madrid, Spain
0.7km / 0.42mi
Plaza de España
Plaza de España
Square in Madrid, Spain
1.3km / 0.84mi
Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
0.7km / 0.45mi
Casón del Buen Retiro
Casón del Buen Retiro
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
1km / 0.6mi
Puerta de Alcala
Puerta de Alcala
Cultural property in Madrid Distritos: Retiro y Salamanca, Spain
1.3km / 0.79mi
Temple of Debod
Temple of Debod
Egyptian temple in Madrid, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Temple of Debod
Temple of Debod
Egyptian temple in Madrid, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Casa de Campo Park
Casa de Campo Park
Cultural property in Madrid y Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Parque del Oeste
Parque del Oeste
Public park in Madrid, Spain
1.6km / 0.99mi
Gate of Toledo
Gate of Toledo
Cultural property in Madrid Distritos: Centro y Arganzuela, Spain
1.2km / 0.71mi
Museo de Historia de Madrid
Museo de Historia de Madrid
Museum in Madrid, Spain
1.4km / 0.84mi
Royal Convent of La Encarnación
Royal Convent of La Encarnación
Baroque monastery in Madrid (Spain)
1.1km / 0.7mi
Liria Palace
Liria Palace
Palace in Madrid, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Circo Price
Circo Price
Concert venue and former circus in Madrid, Spain
0.8km / 0.52mi
Palacio de las Cortes
Palacio de las Cortes
Home of the Congress of Deputies of Spain
470m / 0.29mi
Cerralbo Museum
Cerralbo Museum
Museum in Madrid
1.6km / 0.99mi
Naval Museum of Madrid
Naval Museum of Madrid
Naval museum in Madrid, Spain
0.8km / 0.52mi
Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
1.2km / 0.72mi
Church of Saint Jerome the Royal
Church of Saint Jerome the Royal
Church building in Madrid, Spain
0.8km / 0.52mi
National Museum of Anthropology
National Museum of Anthropology
National Museum of Anthropology in Madrid, Spain
1.2km / 0.73mi
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Building in Madrid (Spain)
1.6km / 0.99mi
Royal National Academy of Medicine
Royal National Academy of Medicine
Spanish medicine learned institution
1km / 0.65mi
Fuente de Cibeles
Fuente de Cibeles
Monumental fountain in Madrid
0.9km / 0.58mi
Teatro Apolo
Teatro Apolo
Former theatre in Madrid, Spain
0.8km / 0.48mi
St. Isidore's Collegiate Church
St. Isidore's Collegiate Church
Building in Madrid
460m / 0.28mi
Parroquia de San Ginés
Parroquia de San Ginés
One of the oldest churches in Madrid
0.6km / 0.39mi
Cuartel del Conde-Duque
Cuartel del Conde-Duque
Heritage designated building in Madrid, Spain
1.7km / 1.1mi
La Casa Encendida
La Casa Encendida
Institution in Madrid
0.8km / 0.49mi
Palace of the Senate
Palace of the Senate
16th-century building housing the Senate of Spain
1.2km / 0.77mi
Museum of Romanticism
Museum of Romanticism
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
1.4km / 0.87mi
Segovia Viaduct
Segovia Viaduct
Bridge in Madrid, Spain
1.1km / 0.66mi
Palacio de Buenavista
Palacio de Buenavista
0.9km / 0.58mi
Fountain of Neptune
Fountain of Neptune
Fountain in Madrid
0.6km / 0.38mi

What to do in Madrid and near Axel Hotel Madrid

Royal Academy of History
Royal Academy of History
Spanish institution that studies history
170m / 180yd
Prado Museum
Prado Museum
Spanish national art museum in Madrid, Spain
0.7km / 0.45mi
Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
Official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
1.1km / 0.7mi
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
National museum of art in Madrid, Spain
0.7km / 0.45mi
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Art museum in Madrid, Spain
0.6km / 0.35mi
Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
Official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
1.1km / 0.69mi
Almudena Cathedral
Almudena Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Madrid, Spain
1.1km / 0.69mi
Atocha Railway Station
Atocha Railway Station
Railway station in Madrid, Spain
1km / 0.61mi
El Retiro Park
El Retiro Park
Urban park in Madrid, Spain
1km / 0.65mi
National Archaeological Museum of Spain
National Archaeological Museum of Spain
Archaeological museum in Madrid, Spain
1.5km / 0.95mi
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol
Square in Madrid, Spain
380m / 420yd
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
Square in Madrid, Spain
0.5km / 0.32mi
Convent of Las Descalzas Reales
Convent of Las Descalzas Reales
Monastery in Madrid, Spain
0.7km / 0.42mi
Plaza de España
Plaza de España
Square in Madrid, Spain
1.3km / 0.84mi
Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
0.7km / 0.45mi
Casón del Buen Retiro
Casón del Buen Retiro
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
1km / 0.6mi
Puerta de Alcala
Puerta de Alcala
Cultural property in Madrid Distritos: Retiro y Salamanca, Spain
1.3km / 0.79mi
Temple of Debod
Temple of Debod
Egyptian temple in Madrid, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Temple of Debod
Temple of Debod
Egyptian temple in Madrid, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Casa de Campo Park
Casa de Campo Park
Cultural property in Madrid y Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Parque del Oeste
Parque del Oeste
Public park in Madrid, Spain
1.6km / 0.99mi
Gate of Toledo
Gate of Toledo
Cultural property in Madrid Distritos: Centro y Arganzuela, Spain
1.2km / 0.71mi
Museo de Historia de Madrid
Museo de Historia de Madrid
Museum in Madrid, Spain
1.4km / 0.84mi
Royal Convent of La Encarnación
Royal Convent of La Encarnación
Baroque monastery in Madrid (Spain)
1.1km / 0.7mi
Liria Palace
Liria Palace
Palace in Madrid, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Circo Price
Circo Price
Concert venue and former circus in Madrid, Spain
0.8km / 0.52mi
Palacio de las Cortes
Palacio de las Cortes
Home of the Congress of Deputies of Spain
470m / 0.29mi
Cerralbo Museum
Cerralbo Museum
Museum in Madrid
1.6km / 0.99mi
Naval Museum of Madrid
Naval Museum of Madrid
Naval museum in Madrid, Spain
0.8km / 0.52mi
Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
1.2km / 0.72mi

About Madrid

Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, offers a rich array of experiences that cater to various interests. One of the most significant attractions is the Prado Museum, which houses an extensive collection of European art, including works by Spanish masters like Velázquez and Goya. Nearby, the Reina Sofía Museum is notable for its modern art, including Picasso's famous "Guernica."

Strolling through Retiro Park provides a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle, with its beautiful gardens, sculptures, and a picturesque lake where you can rent a rowboat. For a taste of local culture, the Mercado de San Miguel is a vibrant market where you can sample traditional Spanish tapas and other culinary delights.

Exploring the historic Royal Palace offers insight into Spain's royal heritage, with opulent rooms and gardens. The Plaza Mayor, a grand square surrounded by cafes and shops, is an ideal spot to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy a coffee or a meal.

In the evenings, the neighborhood of Malasaña comes alive with its eclectic mix of bars and restaurants, showcasing the city's dynamic nightlife. For those interested in history, a visit to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum complements the other art institutions with its diverse collection spanning several centuries.

Madrid's culinary scene is also noteworthy, with a focus on traditional dishes such as tortilla española and jamón ibérico. Engaging in a cooking class can provide a deeper appreciation for Spanish cuisine.

Finally, attending a flamenco show allows for an authentic cultural experience, showcasing the passion and artistry of this traditional dance. Madrid's blend of history, art, and gastronomy creates a well-rounded experience for visitors.




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