Spain Itinerary
The Perfect 5-Day Madrid Itinerary
Madrid 🇪🇸 · Built from 20 real traveler plans · 40 spots
Madrid is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 20 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 5-day plan — built around the 40+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Madrid.
5-Day Madrid Itinerary
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Top Things to Do in Madrid
- Plaza Mayor — ★ 4.6 (saved by 17 travelers)
- Puerta del Sol — ★ 4.4 (saved by 13 travelers)
- Royal Palace of Madrid — ★ 4.7 (saved by 10 travelers)
- Museo Nacional del Prado — ★ 4.7 (saved by 9 travelers)
- Catedral de la Almudena — ★ 4.6 (saved by 7 travelers)
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía — ★ 4.5 (saved by 7 travelers)
- Temple of Debod — ★ 4.5 (saved by 6 travelers)
- Parque del Retiro — ★ 4.8 (saved by 5 travelers)
Where to Eat in Madrid
- Mercado de San Miguel — ★ 4.4
- Chocolatería San Ginés — ★ 4.3
- Chocolateria San Ginés — ★ 4.3
- Sobrino de Botín — ★ 4.3
- Restaurante Sobrino de Botín — ★ 4.3
Madrid Travel FAQ
How many days do you need in Madrid?
Most travelers planning Madrid on Triply spend about 5 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Gran Vía — without rushing.
What are the top things to do in Madrid?
Based on 20 real Madrid itineraries, the most-saved spots are Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Gran Vía, Puerta del Sol, Royal Palace of Madrid, Chocolatería San Ginés.
Where should I eat in Madrid?
The most-saved places to eat in Madrid are Mercado de San Miguel, Chocolatería San Ginés, Chocolateria San Ginés, Sobrino de Botín, Restaurante Sobrino de Botín.
Is Madrid worth visiting?
Madrid is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 20 traveler itineraries covering 40+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 5-day trip.
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