Madrid weekend itinerary idea for a quick and perfect getaway: easy to follow, detailed weekend itinerary perfect for couples or a girl\u2019s getaway!<\/em><\/p>\n Cities, history, food and spa time are the four magic ingredients to my perfect getaway and I am happy to report I have found the perfect destination where they all come together beautifully: Spain or, more precisely: Madrid!<\/p>\n Madrid is a city I know well and always love to rediscover: elegant, varied, dynamic and beautiful, Madrid has great museums, outstanding food, great shops and is remarkably easy to explore without tours or even much planning. Perfect for a relaxed, even last minute trip!<\/p>\n Madrid is also a great place for plush hotels and for a spa night: the Hammam here is outstanding and one of the most relaxing experience you can ever have!<\/p>\n As well as the attractions of the city, Madrid is within easy reach to two wonderful towns worth seeing: Toledo and Segovia.<\/p>\n Together, these destinations make do a wonderful weekend or two: I went once with my husband (couple\u2019s weekend in Madrid and Segovia) and once with a friend (girls\u2019 getaway \u2013 itinerary wise the only difference was we went to Toledo instead of Segovia!).<\/p>\n I loved both these trips and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quick getaway to Spain. On this page, I share my exact itineraries. I hope this quick guide will inspire you to organise your own weekend away! Safe travels!<\/p>\n Please note: this post contains affiliate links. Should you make a purchase through them, we might make a small commission<\/em><\/p>\n Friday Night Arrival<\/strong>: checking into ME Reina Victoria hotel, dinner, Drinks on Hotel Terrace<\/p>\n Saturda<\/strong>y: day trip to Segovia, return for late evening Hammam experience, dinner \/ I did the exact same but with Toledo instead of Segovia<\/p>\n Sunday<\/strong>: Thyssen Bornemitza Gallery, Madrid city center, stroll, temple of Debod, evening departure<\/p>\n Notable meals<\/strong>: Entre Santos (Madrid), Bar Tomate (Madrid), Mama Framboise (Breakfast, Madrid)<\/p>\n Have cocktails in<\/strong>: Me Reina Vitoria Rooftop; El Cielo de Chicote Terrace<\/p>\n Madrid is a large, dynamic city with plenty of beautiful museums and things to do. Above I shares how we planned our time.<\/p>\n Here, I share my shortlist of the best things to do in Madrid, so that you can design your stay just as you like it.<\/p>\n If, like me, you have an other half who loves cycling, you may enjoy knowing that you can visit Madrid by bike.<\/p>\n Madrid is a large city so it is lovely to have a means of transport and it is also a great way to get the lay of the land of arrival in terms of what is where and what you may want to spend additional time seeing later.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also a great way to pick your guides\u2019 head for ideas on where to eat and drink!<\/p>\n One of the great museums of the world, the Prado has the biggest collection in the world of Spanish art and it is also home to masterpieces by Flemish and Italian artists. It is one of those museums you can spend days in and not be be done!<\/p>\n Among the most famous artists and pieces, in the Prado you can see works by Goya (La Maja Desnuda<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0La Maja Vestida<\/em>\u00a0are among his most famous works and are here), Velasquez (Las Menina<\/em>\u00a0is here), Hieronymus Bosch (The Garden of Earthly Delights<\/em>), Fra Angelico (The Annunciation<\/em>), Raphael (The Holy Family and The Cardinal<\/em>) and several Titian.<\/p>\n You can visit the museum with or without a tour. In either case, I would recommend to book ahead.<\/p>\n the Thyssan Bornemitsza Gallery is one of the best museums in Madrid and in Europe for art lovers since it has paintings from large variety of schools and styles, from Ghirlandaio (XV century) to Dali\u2019 (XX century) and many in between!<\/p>\n The Gallery is stunning and easy to enjoy even without a tour. I personally find this museum the nicest to visit as it has variety, a large number of paintings, yet it manages not to be overwhelming or excessively busy.<\/p>\n Going to the Hammam (Arabian Baths) is one of my favorite things to do and the Hammam in Madrid is a lovely place for a truly relaxing and immersive experience.<\/p>\n The Hamman is in the city center, in a busy area that doesn\u2019t exactly evolve the quiet atmospheres of the hammam yet, all it takes it to enter its front doors to find yourself in a place that seems out of time.<\/p>\n Dimmed lights, vaulted ceilings, the gentle sound of dripping water: all here is studied to be immersive and grounded whether you decide to get treatments or just soak into the baths, Turkish bath and hot room in your own time.<\/p>\n My own favorite way to enjoy the hammam is to come here in the late afternoon, so that I shake off the day of exploring and feel ready and relaxed for dinner. If you\u2019re in Madrid for a romantic weekend, this plus a romantic dinner is a spectacular combination!<\/p>\n You can find here >>>\u00a0info and prices<\/a><\/p>\n Having Churros and hot chocolate in Chocolateria San Gines is a quintessential touristy thing to do in Madrid but it is so nice, we always stop here for a hot chocolate fix!<\/p>\n The chocolatoeria has been THE place to be for chocolate and churros for over a century and its fame is still well deserved: after walking all day around Madrid, a soothing cup of smooth hot chocolate is a soothing break and the crunchy yet gooey churros are the perfect complement to it: some classics are classic for a reason!<\/p>\n The chocolateria is in the center and easy to include in any city center itinerary. Should you be in other areas, my local friend from Madrid also recommended Los Artesanos (more local)<\/p>\n The temple of Debod is a real ancient Egyptian temple now in the center of Madrid!<\/p>\n The temple originally comes from Nubia and made its way to Spain in the 1960s, when the construction of the Aswan Dam threatened its existence. The temple was gifted to Spain and moved to its new location stone by stone: it now proudly lies in the center of a Madrid garden: Cuartel de la Parque de Monta\u00f1a.<\/p>\n The temple is a sight to behold even just from outside: access to it is ticketed.<\/p>\n Madrid has many beautiful parks, perfect for a walk and a rest.<\/p>\n The most famous of all is large El Retiro, which I find fun for couples as it has an Embarcadero where you can get rowing boats \u2013 always a bit of fun, whether you are looking for an actually romantic moment or a tongue in cheek, \u2018play romantic couple\u2019 moment!<\/p>\n Another cool park in Madrid city center is Campo de\u2019 Moro: just beside the Royal Palace, the park is a manicured, classical designed garden perfect for a stroll.<\/p>\n Ikono is an interactive space that I first discovered thanks to my kids but that I find also fun for adults, when you want to just mess with selfies and fun backdrops!<\/p>\n Ikono is an interactive space with several rooms all kitted out in fun and unexpected ways to that you can interact with: you can enter a pool of balls, write with light, walk in tunnels of light, have angel wings\u2026 and of course immortalize these moments by taking selfies.<\/p>\n Nothing particularly Madrilean about the whole thing but a really fun, easy stop I enjoy!<\/p>\n Madrid has amazing food and the use of having it in the form of tapas (small portions) means you can taste a lot of it even during a short stay!<\/p>\n You can do this by joining a food tours of just trying the many tapas bars you\u2019ll encounter on your way: many I like are under Plaza Mayor (itself a sight worth seeing), at Mercado de San Miguel, Mercado de la Paz.<\/p>\n I am partial to a good rooftop bar and Madrid has many of them! Some that stand out for ambiance and view are:<\/p>\n Le Tavernier (tapas, burghers, tacos, drinks, cocktails, etc), INNSiDE by Meli\u00e1 Madrid Gran V\u00eda,\u00a0C. de Mesonero Romanos, 13, 8\u00aa Planta, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain<\/em><\/p>\n Casa Suecia, on top of the NH Collection Madrid Suecia, with one of the best views in Madrid (drinks and tapas),\u00a0NH Collection Madrid Suecia<\/em>, \u00a0C. del Marqu\u00e9s de Casa Riera, 4, Planta baja, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain<\/p>\n Oroya at Edition, lovely and colourful rooftop bar and Peruvian restaurant<\/p>\n Madrid is wonderful for shopping as it has a mix of high steet names, international brands and more unique, local finds.<\/p>\n A great area for shopping is around Gran Via \/ Fuencarral for big names and stores; for more unique finds the area of Malasana has many concept stored; for designer, you wan to head to Salamanca area.<\/p>\n Toledo is the ancient capital of Spain and a fantastic city, perfect for history lovers especially.<\/p>\n The cuty has a very impressive array of attractions that bear witness of the great communities that called this city home (Jewish, Muslim, Christian) and it is easy to explore on foot: if you are looking for an easy day of sightseeing in a walkable towns with centuries old history, Toledo is very much the place for you!<\/p>\n You can find here >>>\u00a0how to spend a day in Toledo from Madrid<\/a><\/p>\nOur Madrid weekend itinerary at a glance<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe best things to do in Madrid on a weekend getaway<\/h2>\n
Take a bike tour of Madrid city center<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nVisit the Prado Museum<\/h3>\n
Visit the Thyssen Bornemitsza National Museum<\/h3>\n
Relax in Madrid Hammam<\/h3>\n
Have churros in Chocolateria San Gines<\/h3>\n
<\/a>See the incredible temple of Debod<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHave a rest in one of Madrid\u2019s Parks<\/h3>\n
Visit the fun Ikono Madrid<\/h3>\n
Have tapas everywhere<\/h3>\n
Have a drink on Madrid\u2019s beautiful rooftops<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Go shopping<\/h3>\n
Take a day trip to Toledo<\/h2>\n