Numerous firms of international prestige have chosen Madrid to set up some of their most important stores. They add to the extraordinary premium offer of the capital of Spain with various Michelin Star establishments, hundred-year-old restaurants and artisan shops. All this makes the capital of Spain a fundamental European luxury destination. If you want to have a unique experience, follow these clues and head for Madrid.
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Stay in luxury hotels
Such as, for example, the Four SeasonsHotel, the Hardrock Hotel Madrid or the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, which reopened after an ambitious renovation of its iconic Belle Époque building. The options also include the Evok hotel -designed by Philippe Starck -, the JW Marriottand The Madrid Edition. Plus, of course, the boutique hotel that is set to open in the majestic Metropolis building, which will house restaurants, a private club and a spa.Enjoying luxury hotels without having to stay overnight is also a very exclusive option. Many have introduced some fine dining proposals. For its part, the Four Seasons has its splendid rooftop terrace with the acclaimed Dani García restaurant, and its spa, measuring 1,450 square metres, is open to non-guests.
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Admire Galería Canalejas, the new premium icon
A new icon of luxury has been added to the emblematic Serrano and Ortega y Gasset streets (in the Salamanca district) of Madrid: the Galería Canalejas (Plaza de Canalejas). This enclave features leading fashion, accessories, and fine jewellery brands, as well as a unique concept called the Food Hall, with restaurants of different styles and nationalities.
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Savour a Michelin-star experience
Ramón Freixa Atelier, EMi, and Èter are some of the latest restaurants joining the Madrid haute cuisine scene.These newcomers to the ranks of highest quality restaurants join other Madrid establishments in the 2026 Michelin Guide, 31 in total.
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Travel to the past of Madrid's restaurant culture
Did you know that, according to the Guinness Book of Records, the oldest restaurant in the world is located in Madrid? Founded in 1725 and with almost three centuries of history, Botín is the deserved winner of this record, which makes it one of the most authentic dining options in Madrid. But if you want to continue exploring the culinary roots of the Spanish capital, you can follow the route proposed by the illustrated map of restaurants and taverns that have been around for over a century.
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Discover the shops with products made in Madrid
Las Salesas, Lavapiés, Barrio de Las Letras, Chueca, Malasaña, Conde Duque, La Latina, Los Austrias... These are the essential neighbourhoods for any self-respecting premium shopping circuit, home to exclusive shops and artisan workshops. Many of these shops, such as Capas Seseña, Sombrerería Medrano, and Guitarras Ramírez, are over 100 years old, and in them, luxury means quality, design, attention to detail, and passion. In fact, many young people have taken up the old trades and given them a new focus. Capes, gloves, hats, dresses, tableware, fans, Manila shawls, jewellery, handbags, furniture, tapestries, violet candies, guitars... Follow the map's clues to discover new and established artisans in Madrid.
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Take a private tour of the museums and cultural venues
Admiring the masterpieces of Madrid's main art galleries on a private tour is an option offered by some Madrid museums, such as the Thyssen-Bornemisza or the Reina Sofía. There are also other fascinating places you can explore by booking a special tour, such as the Liria Palace, the Madrid residence of the House of Alba and the main home of its art collection and historical archive, or the Royal Tapestry Factory.
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Thrill to the musicals of Madrid's Broadway or the opera
Madrid's agenda is full of great shows, with musicals as one of its major highlights. It's no wonder that the famous Gran Vía is considered Madrid's Broadway. If opera is your thing, head for the Teatro Real. Located in the central Plaza de Oriente, it is one of the temples of the international opera circuit.
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