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Riu Plaza Espana
Malasaña, Madrid, Spain
About Riu Plaza Espana
Riu Plaza Espana is a hotel in Malasaña, Madrid, Spain. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 across 972 reviews. Facilities include outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, gym, free wi-fi. It is 960 m from the centre of Madrid. The nearest airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), is 14 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★★★
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out until
- 12:00
- Rooms
- 583
- Floors
- 26
- Opened
- 1948
- Last renovated
- 2019
- Chain
- Riu Hotels and Resorts
- Other stays within 500 m
- 105
Ranked #4 of 87 hotels in Gran Vía by StayVersus score
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Hotel prices in Madrid by month
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Prices
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Live prices around Riu Plaza Espana
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Riu Plaza Espana: nightly price by month
- Cheapest month: August, about €175 a night on average
- Most expensive month: November, about €311 a night on average
- Lowest price we found: €150 for the night of 10 August 2027
- Saturday nights cost about 15% more than Tuesday nights
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Riu Plaza Espana prices by month
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
How Riu Plaza Espana scores
Better rated than 98% of hotels in Madrid
- Guest rating 9.2
- Location 9.1
- Facilities 7.5
- Spa & wellness 3.0
- Public transport 9.0
Madrid average
Amenities
Outdoor poolRestaurantBarGymFree Wi-Fi
Pool & wellness
- Outdoor pool
- Gym
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
Leisure
- Terrace
- Nightclub
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Parking
- EV charging
Services
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Balcony
- Minibar
- In-room safe
- Coffee or tea maker
- Blackout curtains
Business
- Meeting rooms
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 9.1/10
- Walk grade
- 100/100 Great for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 150
- Shops within 500 m
- 25
- Sights within 1 km
- 40
| Nearest stationEstación de Plaza de España / Noviciado | 340 m6 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) | 14 km32 min drive |
| Distance to the centreMadrid | 960 m16 min walk |
Main sights of Madrid
| Temple of Debod | 580 m9 min walk |
|---|---|
| Royal Palace of Madrid | 750 m12 min walk |
| Puerta del Sol | 1.0 km17 min walk |
| National Museum of Archaeology | 1.8 km4 min drive |
| Royal Spanish Academy | 2.0 km4 min drive |
| Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía | 2.3 km5 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopIntertropico Social - Productos Latinos | 100 m2 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyFarmacia Arteaga | 130 m2 min walk |
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Questions about Riu Plaza Espana
How do guests rate Riu Plaza Espana?
Riu Plaza Espana has a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10 from 972 reviews, which is better than 98% of rated hotels in Madrid.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riu Plaza Espana?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
Does Riu Plaza Espana include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does Riu Plaza Espana have a pool?
Yes, Riu Plaza Espana has a swimming pool (outdoor pool).
Is there parking at Riu Plaza Espana?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
How far is Riu Plaza Espana from the airport?
The nearest airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), is 14 km away in a straight line.
When did Riu Plaza Espana open?
Riu Plaza Espana opened in 1948 and was last renovated in 2019.
How many rooms does Riu Plaza Espana have?
Riu Plaza Espana has 583 rooms on 26 floors.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Riu Plaza Espana?
Yes: Intertropico Social - Productos Latinos, about 100 m away (2 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Riu Plaza Espana?
Farmacia Arteaga is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 130 m away (2 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score