Royal Palace of Madrid
Attraction
What is Royal Palace of Madrid, and is it free to visit?
Royal Palace of Madrid is an attraction in Austrias (Habsburg Madrid), Madrid. Entry is paid; opening hours were last verified Oct 8, 2026.
Standard €18; reduced €9. Free Mon–Thu 16:00–18:00 (Oct–Mar) or 17:00–19:00 (Apr–Sep) for EU citizens and residents and Ibero-American citizens, with proof.
Getting there
Where
Calle de Bailén, s/n, 28013 Madrid
Austrias (Habsburg Madrid) guide · Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
Calle de Bailén, s/n, 28013 Madrid
Austrias (Habsburg Madrid), Madrid
Opening hours
- Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00
- Sun 10:00-16:00
- Winter schedule (October–March). April–September: Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00, Sun 10:00–16:00. Last admission one hour before closing. Closed 1 and 6 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec; 12 Oct open only from 17:30; 24 and 31 Dec until 15:00.
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About
Philip V ordered the palace after the old Alcázar burned in 1734. It was home to Spain's kings from Charles III to Alfonso XIII and remains the royal family's official residence. Visitors enter from the Almudena Cathedral esplanade (Plaza de la Armería). Tickets are €18. On 12 October, the national holiday, it opens only from 17:30.