Royal Palace of Madrid
Quick Facts
- Location
- Spain, Madrid
- Category
- Castle & Fortress
- Duration
- About 2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Monday 10:00-18:00 · Tuesday 10:00-18:00 · Wednesday 10:00-18:00 · Thursday 10:00-18:00 · Friday 10:00-18:00 · Saturday 10:00-18:00 · Sunday 10:00-16:00 · From the Royal Palace page on patrimonionacional.es, the Patrimonio Nacional site (checked 5 November 2026): Monday to Saturday runs 10:00-18:00 with last access at 17:00 from October to March, and 10:00-19:00 with last access at 18:00 from April to September. Sunday is fixed at 10:00-16:00 with both the office and admission ending at 15:00. Free-admission hours are 16:00-18:00 Monday to Thursday from October to March and 17:00-19:00 Monday to Thursday from April to September, with admission closing an hour earlier each time and the Royal Kitchen shut during those hours. The page posts a closure on 2 to 6 November 2026 for official municipal events.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Basic price 18 euros · Student: Reduced price 9 euros · The page states the palace works to a capacity limit for conservation and visit quality, recommends buying online in advance and warns that the ticket office holds limited stock. Photographs without flash are allowed for personal use while tripods, selfie sticks and similar accessories are forbidden, and visitors must respect the privacy of others.
- Address
- Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain
- Coordinates
- 40.4176, -3.7146
Introduction
The Royal Palace of Madrid is among the largest royal palaces in Europe by floor area, built in the 18th-century Bourbon era on the site of a former Muslim alcázar. Nearly 3,000 rooms glitter with gilt, tapestries and master paintings, still used for state ceremonies. Wandering here reveals the splendour of the Spanish monarchy and two centuries of power.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-16:00 |
From the Royal Palace page on patrimonionacional.es, the Patrimonio Nacional site (checked 5 November 2026): Monday to Saturday runs 10:00-18:00 with last access at 17:00 from October to March, and 10:00-19:00 with last access at 18:00 from April to September. Sunday is fixed at 10:00-16:00 with both the office and admission ending at 15:00. Free-admission hours are 16:00-18:00 Monday to Thursday from October to March and 17:00-19:00 Monday to Thursday from April to September, with admission closing an hour earlier each time and the Royal Kitchen shut during those hours. The page posts a closure on 2 to 6 November 2026 for official municipal events.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Basic price 18 euros |
|---|---|
| Student | Reduced price 9 euros |
| Senior | Agency price 16 euros |
| Child | Free access follows the conditions published by the palace |
| Free Admission | Entry is free in the afternoon window on Monday to Thursday, from 16:00 between October and March and from 17:00 between April and September, when the Royal Kitchen stays shut |
The page states the palace works to a capacity limit for conservation and visit quality, recommends buying online in advance and warns that the ticket office holds limited stock. Photographs without flash are allowed for personal use while tripods, selfie sticks and similar accessories are forbidden, and visitors must respect the privacy of others.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Royal Palace of Madrid?
Monday: 10:00-18:00; Tuesday: 10:00-18:00; Wednesday: 10:00-18:00; Thursday: 10:00-18:00; Friday: 10:00-18:00; Saturday: 10:00-18:00; Sunday: 10:00-16:00; From the Royal Palace page on patrimonionacional.es, the Patrimonio Nacional site (checked 5 November 2026): Monday to Saturday runs 10:00-18:00 with last access at 17:00 from October to March, and 10:00-19:00 with last access at 18:00 from April to September. Sunday is fixed at 10:00-16:00 with both the office and admission ending at 15:00. Free-admission hours are 16:00-18:00 Monday to Thursday from October to March and 17:00-19:00 Monday to Thursday from April to September, with admission closing an hour earlier each time and the Royal Kitchen shut during those hours. The page posts a closure on 2 to 6 November 2026 for official municipal events.
How much is the admission for Royal Palace of Madrid?
Adult: Basic price 18 euros; Student: Reduced price 9 euros; Senior: Agency price 16 euros; Child: Free access follows the conditions published by the palace; Free Admission: Entry is free in the afternoon window on Monday to Thursday, from 16:00 between October and March and from 17:00 between April and September, when the Royal Kitchen stays shut; The page states the palace works to a capacity limit for conservation and visit quality, recommends buying online in advance and warns that the ticket office holds limited stock. Photographs without flash are allowed for personal use while tripods, selfie sticks and similar accessories are forbidden, and visitors must respect the privacy of others.
Any practical tips for visiting Royal Palace of Madrid?
Allow About 2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~10:00–19:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Royal Palace of Madrid?
A typical visit takes About 2 hours.
