Madrid's rooftop scene is one of Europe's deepest. The famous Círculo de Bellas Artes terrace charges €5 entry; The Roof at ME gives you Plaza Santa Ana from above. The 10 below cover Centro, Salamanca and Cortes.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Madrid
01 · Madrid
Plaza Santa Ana
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360-degree view · Elegant
On top of the ME Reina Victoria. One of Madrid's best 360-degree city views.
Order: Madrid Mule
02 · Madrid
Centro
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Art-deco terrace · Civic
€5 entry, sweeping views over Gran Vía. The cocktail program is unfussy; the rooftop architecture is the reason.
Order: A €5 entry + a beer + the view
03 · Madrid
Centro
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
At the Iberostar Las Letras. Sweeping panoramic view of central Madrid.
Order: A spritz at sunset
04 · Madrid
Gran Vía
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Hotel rooftop · Gran Vía view
On top of the Vincci Capitol. The most central Madrid rooftop, with the Schweppes building directly across.
Order: A signature with the Gran Vía view
05 · Madrid
Cortes
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
On top of the Radisson Madrid Prado. Pool deck with a sweeping view of central Madrid.
Order: A frozen drink at the pool
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06 · Madrid
Centro
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Royal Palace view
Hotel rooftop with direct view of the Royal Palace and Sabatini Gardens.
Order: A martini with the palace view
07 · Madrid
Sevilla
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Historic building · Modern bar
Modern rooftop on top of the historic Casino de Madrid building. Restored architecture, modern cocktail program.
Order: A signature with the historic view
08 · Madrid
Salamanca
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Casual rooftop · Salamanca
Salamanca rooftop bar. Less touristy than the centro options, more local-feeling.
Order: A vermut on the rooftop
09 · Madrid
Plaza España
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Hotel rooftop · 17th floor
On the 17th floor of the VP Plaza España. The view of Plaza España and Gran Vía is one of Madrid's best.
Order: A drink at sunset, Plaza España side
10 · Madrid
Salamanca
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
At the Bless Hotel. Polished rooftop with restaurant and cocktail bar.
Order: A negroni with the Salamanca view
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How Madrid drinks high
Madrid summer rooftops are the entire reason to be in the city in July and August. Most peak between 9 and 11 PM. The Círculo de Bellas Artes terrace is the cheapest pilgrimage.
