Timón Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.

Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.

Plaza Mayor
Make your way to Madrid's iconic cobbled square and stroll past artists' stalls, listen to local street musicians, or sit down in the porticos to enjoy a coffee.

Puerta del Sol
Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.

National Prado Museum
A world-renowned art museum with some of Europe’s most important masterpieces on display, this is an essential part of any Madrid tourist itinerary.

El Retiro Park
Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.
Activities

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid

Madrid: Prado Museum with Optonal Tapas or E-bike Tour

Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Our pick of the best Timón Hotel Deals

Melia Madrid Barajas
Fabulous property near the airport
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza España
wonderfully well organised and trained staff, went off like a swiss watch
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Novotel Madrid Center
It is well located, the rooms are adequate, and the breakfast offers a lot of variety but it is very noisy.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Hotel Regina
love the place great for the price
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Live It Gran Via
They had a planned water shut off due to maintenance issues. They did not contact us in advance or give us a chance to get a refund. The water was shut off for over 8 hours making the bathrooms completely unusable. Even after the water came on the shared bathrooms were absolutely disgusting because ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Everything was perfect but my only complaint would be that the only option for a coffee and pasty before 9am is the full buffet in the 7th floor. Not everyone wants a full breakfast. It would be nice if the little coffee and pastry stand in the main floor opened sooner!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Timón

Barajas
Travellers choose Barajas for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Barajas Station or Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 Station and check out top sights like Olivar de la Hinojosa Golf Club.

Chamartín
Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Bernabéu Stadium.

Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and Golden Mile. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.

Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like National Archaeological Museum.

Almagro
While you're in Almagro, take in top sights like Sorolla Museum or Paseo de la Castellana, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ruben Dario Station or Gregorio Maranon Station.
