Landmark

Royal Palace of Madrid

Palacio and Ópera, Madrid

Address

Calle de Bailén s/n, Madrid

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

The upper facade of the Royal Palace of Madrid against a deep blue sky — Photo: Nan Palmero / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The royal residence from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, on Calle de Bailén.

Cost €€

Time needed 2 hours

Best time Morning

Rainy day

Insider tip

Entry is free Monday to Thursday 17:00 to 19:00 from April to September and 16:00 to 18:00 from October to March, for EU citizens, residents and Ibero-American citizens with proof. The tourism board's page does not print opening hours, so check Patrimonio Nacional before you go.

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What's on near Royal Palace of Madrid

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Royal Palace of Madrid, from the weekly Madrid events calendar.

Festival Ends in 2 days

ES-Actividades festividad Virgen de la Almudena

6 to 10 Nov Catedral de la Almudena

Festival at Catedral de la Almudena, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Concert

Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Madrid - Easter Concert

11 Mar to 19 Mar 2027 Catedral de la Almudena

Classical concert at Catedral de la Almudena, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Festival On now Free

Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace

2 Oct 2018 to 31 Dec 2026 Palacio Real de Madrid

Festival at Palacio Real de Madrid, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Market On now €7 to €14

The Art of Safekeeping

23 Oct 2026 to 21 Feb 2027 Galería de las Colecciones Reales

Market at Galería de las Colecciones Reales, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Exhibition On now Free

En el corazón del 7 de octubre

7 Oct to 20 Nov Centro Sefarad-Israel

Exhibition at Centro Sefarad-Israel, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Smaller local events nearby

Almudena festivity zarzuela recital Concert
Mon 9 Nov · Auditorio Sony, Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía, Palacio
Reina Sofía school singers perform zarzuela excerpts from Luisa Fernanda, La del manojo de rosas and Doña Francisquita at the Auditorio Sony, organised by the Ayuntamiento. Free entry until the hall is full, with tickets downloadable from 3 November. The school's own event page prints the date.
Free · 19:30 · Map · Source: Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía · Festividad de la Virgen de la Almudena: Recital de zarzuela
Free late afternoons at the Royal Palace (EU and Latin American citizens) Exhibition
Monday to Thursday, 16:00 to 18:00, October to March. Next: Mon 9 Nov · Palacio Real de Madrid
Free entry Monday to Thursday from 16:00 to 18:00 (October to March) for citizens of the European Union, residents and work permit holders in the EU, and Latin American citizens with proof of nationality. Patrimonio Nacional's page prints the hours.
Free · 16:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Patrimonio Nacional · Tarifa gratuita, Palacio Real de Madrid

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Nearby

Cornisa Viewpoint at the Royal Palace Viewpoint · 1 min walk A viewpoint on Plaza de la Armería between the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral, looking over the Campo del Moro gardens and the Casa de Campo. Almudena Cathedral Church · 2 min walk Madrid's cathedral on Calle de Bailén, with a short but intense history. San Nicolás de los Servitas Church Church · 2 min walk A church in the Madrid of the Habsburgs, a national monument since 1947 for its 12th-century Mudéjar tower. Casa Ciriaco Food · 2 min walk A tavern on Calle Mayor that has been part of the city since the late 19th century, when it was called Casa Baliñas. Café de los Austrias Cafe · 2 min walk A cafe on Plaza de Ramales in the Madrid of the Habsburgs, a short walk from the Royal Palace, the Teatro Real and the Almudena Cathedral. Café de Oriente Cafe · 3 min walk A cafe and restaurant on Plaza de Oriente opened in 1983 in the vaulted basements of the 17th-century former San Gil convent.

Around Palacio and Ópera

Royal Palace, cathedral and the Habsburg streets

Palacio and Ópera is the western end of the old centre, around the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral and the Teatro Real. Plaza de la Villa and the streets of the Habsburg-era city sit just east of them.

Palacio and Ópera has 28 places on the Roam Madrid map: 8 landmarks, 4 churches and cathedrals, 4 cafes, 3 parks and gardens, 3 bars, 2 shops, 2 restaurants, 1 viewpoint and 1 market. Read the Palacio and Ópera guide.

Madrid Muslim Wall Landmark · 3 min walk
Casa de la Villa Landmark · 4 min walk
Teatro Real Landmark · 4 min walk
Plaza de la Villa Landmark · 4 min walk
Torre de los Lujanes Landmark · 4 min walk
Felipe Conde Guitars Shopping · 5 min walk
Campo del Moro Gardens Park · 5 min walk
Royal Monastery of the Incarnation Church · 5 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of Royal Palace of Madrid?: Calle de Bailén s/n, Madrid.
How long do you need at Royal Palace of Madrid?: Plan for 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Royal Palace of Madrid?: Morning.

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