January is usually the quietest month in Madrid. For the best all-round month, go in May.
Each place checked in October 2026. Opening hours change, so confirm before you go.
A rooftop bar on the top floor of the NH Collection Gran Vía, looking straight down Gran Vía and over the Metrópolis dome.
Where to stay nearby: Rosewood Villa MagnaQuiet time
Weekdays right after it opens in the late afternoon.
Crowd hack
The rooftop bar is first come, first served. Only the restaurant a floor below takes reservations.
Insider tip
Private events sometimes close parts of it, so check before you make it the plan for the evening.
A hotel on Paseo de la Castellana in Salamanca, reopened by Rosewood in 2021 after a full renovation. Close to Serrano and the Prado.
Book on Booking.comQuiet time
July and August, when many Madrileños leave the city.
Crowd hack
Avoid big trade-fair weeks, when the Castellana hotels fill with business travelers.
Insider tip
Its restaurant, Amós, is run by chef Jesús Sánchez and serves Cantabrian food.