Near Inhispania Spanish school there are many rooftops with stunning views of Madrid. In this article we recommend 11 rooftops in Madrid where you can enjoy the best views of the city, have something to eat or a drink, and watch the sunset. 😉 Keep reading!
Prices and opening hours updated in October 2026. They can change depending on the season, so check the official website before you go.
Madrid rooftops at a glance
| Rooftop | Area | Entrance | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Círculo de Bellas Artes | Cibeles / Gran Vía | €6 (reduced €5) | Classic views over Gran Vía |
| CentroCentro viewpoint | Cibeles | €4 | 360º views on a budget |
| The Hat | Plaza Mayor | Free | Relaxed, student-friendly atmosphere |
| 360º Rooftop Bar – RIU | Plaza de España | €5–10 | Glass walkway and the highest views |
| RT60 – Hard Rock Hotel | Atocha | Free | DJs and cocktails (seasonal) |
| Le Tavernier – INNSiDE | Gran Vía | Free | Live music and Galician food |
| Dani Brasserie – Four Seasons | Sol / Canalejas | Free | A luxury treat |
| La Terraza del Urban | Barrio de las Letras | Free | Elegant spring and summer terrace |
| El Viajero | La Latina | Free | Sunset among plants |
| El Jardín Secreto de Salvador Bachiller | Gran Vía / Montera | Free | A hidden garden |
| Room Mate Óscar | Chueca | Free (terrace) | Pool and cocktails in summer |
Rooftops on cultural and public buildings
1. Círculo de Bellas Artes rooftop
The roof terrace of the Círculo de Bellas Artes is one of our favourite terraces. It is only 5 minutes from our school, and from there you can see the whole of Madrid: Plaza de Cibeles, Gran Vía and practically all the famous buildings in the city. Upstairs there is an artificial grass area where you can sit and have a drink with friends or your partner. Very pleasant and with great views!
The inside of the building is also beautiful, with ballrooms that look like a palace. In fact, the Círculo de Bellas Artes is considered an Asset of Cultural Interest and is part of the Landscape of Light (World Heritage since 2021).
💶 Entrance: €6 (reduced €5). Paying the entrance does not guarantee a table at the café-restaurant.
⌚ Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. (last entry 12:30 a.m.). Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. (last entry 1 a.m.).
📍 Address: Calle de Alcalá, 42 (entrance via Calle Marqués de Casa Riera, 2).
2. CentroCentro viewpoint (Palacio de Cibeles)
Very close to the Círculo de Bellas Artes there is another rooftop that is worth a visit: the viewpoint of CentroCentro, in the Palacio de Cibeles, the building of Madrid City Council. Inside, there are many art exhibitions and open-air cinema screenings in summer (under a glass dome and with headphones to listen to the films, very curious!).
On the 8th floor there is a viewpoint with a 360º panoramic view. From there you can see many of Madrid’s most emblematic buildings, and the viewpoint itself provides maps with the names and brief histories of these places. 🙌 Visits are in 30-minute time slots.
💶 Entrance: €4 (reduced €2). Online booking has a €0.50 fee.
⌚ Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last entries at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.). Closed on Mondays and some public holidays.
📍 Address: Plaza de Cibeles, 1.
Rooftops in hotels and hostels
3. The Hat
Unlike the previous two, The Hat is not located inside a public or cultural building. The Hat is accessed through a hostel with the same name: it is actually the hostel’s restaurant but, as it has become so popular, anyone can go up to its terrace, whether they are staying there or not. It is very close to the Plaza Mayor (2 minutes’ walk).
The menu offers typical Spanish food such as tortilla pinchos, salmorejo cordobés or bread with tomato and cured ham. From this rooftop you will have very nice views of the city: brown roofs and some very famous church domes.
💶 Entrance: free. Prices are moderate, and booking is recommended at weekends.
⌚ Opening hours: usually from 5 p.m. to midnight. Hours change often, so check their website before you go.
📍 Address: Calle Imperial, 9.
4. 360º Rooftop Bar – Hotel RIU Plaza España
The most famous rooftop in Madrid is undoubtedly the 360º Rooftop Bar of the RIU Hotel in Plaza de España. It became very popular after its opening because of the glass walkway on the 27th floor, where many people take pictures and get the feeling of floating over the city. It is only suitable for the bravest!
The rooftop has also been used for filming scenes of famous Spanish TV series, such as Élite, which has also contributed to its fame. Upstairs there are also bars where you can have something to eat or drink, with cocktails at around €12–14.
💶 Entrance: Monday to Friday, €5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and €10 from 5 p.m. until closing. Weekends and public holidays, €10 all day. Free for hotel guests.
⌚ Opening hours: every day, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. (last entry at midnight).
📍 Address: Calle Gran Vía, 84 (Edificio España).
5. RT60 – Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
RT60 is the rooftop bar of the Hard Rock Hotel in Atocha. It is located on the eighth floor of the hotel and has 360º views of the city: from there you can see the Plaza de Atocha, the Reina Sofía Museum and the rooftops of the Arganzuela neighbourhood.
One thing we love is that sometimes you can listen to live DJs there. They also have a wide variety of signature cocktails and food to enjoy while you contemplate the views. It is a seasonal rooftop: it usually opens from late April to November.
💶 Entrance: free, with no minimum spend.
⌚ Opening hours (in season): Monday to Friday, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. It may close for private events or bad weather.
📍 Address: Ronda de Atocha, 17.
6. Le Tavernier – INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Gran Vía
Le Tavernier is the sea-inspired rooftop of the INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Gran Vía hotel. It is a very large rooftop (500 square metres) and very centrally located, right in the heart of Gran Vía.
Being such a big place, Le Tavernier has several spaces with different atmospheres, although everything revolves around the stage where musicians of all styles often play. As its owners are from A Coruña (in the north of Spain), its look is inspired by the sea, and you can try many dishes of Galician cuisine, as well as cocktails! It is one of our favourite places to eat, have a drink in the evening and enjoy the best views of Madrid.
💶 Entrance: free. Prices are on the high side and the dress code is smart casual.
⌚ Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday, from 4 p.m. to midnight or 1 a.m. Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, from 1 p.m. to midnight. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
📍 Address: Calle de Mesonero Romanos, 13 (8th floor).
7. Dani Brasserie – Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
If you are looking for a more elegant option, you will like Dani Brasserie. It is the rooftop of one of the most luxurious hotels in Madrid, in the Canalejas complex, just 5 minutes from Puerta del Sol.
On its terrace you can enjoy haute cuisine with classic recipes and more modern dishes based on Andalusian gastronomy. The restaurant is named after Dani García, a Spanish chef awarded Michelin stars. But be prepared with your wallet, because it’s pricey! 🙈 Signature cocktails cost around €19–21.
💶 Entrance: free. Drinks are walk-in only (no bookings).
⌚ Opening hours: the bar is open every day from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.
📍 Address: Calle de Sevilla, 3 (7th floor).
8. La Terraza del Urban – Hotel Urban
La Terraza del Urban is one of the most elegant rooftops in the city. It is part of a five-star hotel located a stone’s throw from the Spanish Parliament, in the Barrio de las Letras, and offers high-quality cocktails and tapas in a stylish atmosphere. It is a seasonal terrace, open in spring and summer.
💶 Entrance: free for non-guests (the pool is for hotel guests only).
⌚ Opening hours: from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in season, according to the hotel. Some sources give later closing times, so check before you go.
📍 Address: Carrera de San Jerónimo, 34.
Rooftops with plants
9. El Viajero
The rooftop terrace of El Viajero is located in the heart of La Latina, in front of the Mercado de la Cebada. It overlooks the neighbourhood and the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande.
El Viajero is a tapas restaurant where you can eat a variety of food, Spanish and international: from calamari sandwiches to fish and chips or Mexican tacos, with vegetarian options too. What we like most about this terrace is its decoration among plants: it is a very nice place to watch the sunset in Madrid. 💗 And you’ll be just a stone’s throw away from Cava Baja and Cava Alta, two of the best streets for tapas!
💶 Entrance: free. Prices are mid-range, and the terrace does not take bookings.
⌚ Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday and Friday, from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Closed on Mondays.
📍 Address: Plaza de la Cebada, 11.
10. El Jardín Secreto de Salvador Bachiller
We love Salvador Bachiller’s terrace! It is located on the top floor of an accessories shop on Calle de la Montera. Walking down this street and seeing the shop from the outside, you would never imagine what you will find inside.
It is a small garden decorated with lots of plants where you can have a snack or a cocktail in the evening. Drinks are served in very pretty plates and glasses, which you can also buy downstairs in the shop. In addition to the outdoor garden, there is an air-conditioned garden and a nicely decorated tearoom.
💶 Prices: coffee or tea around €3.50, beer €5–6, a glass of wine €5–9 and main dishes €16–24. There is a €2 per person charge for bread and appetizers.
⌚ Opening hours: Sunday to Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to midnight. Thursday and public holidays, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
📍 Address: Calle de la Montera, 37.
Rooftops with a swimming pool
11. Room Mate Óscar Hotel
Finally, we recommend the rooftop of the Room Mate Óscar Hotel, especially in summer. This hotel is located in Chueca, just 5 minutes’ walk from the school!
This roof terrace with a swimming pool has one of the best views of Madrid, plus a solarium and a 360º viewpoint. It is undoubtedly one of the best places to watch the sunset in the city with a delicious cocktail (they have more than 30 on their menu!).
💶 Entrance: free to the terrace (over 18s only). The pool opens in summer, from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Non-guests can request access by email.
⌚ Terrace opening hours: Sunday to Thursday, from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
📍 Address: Plaza de Pedro Zerolo, 12.
Which of these rooftops is your favourite? Where do you usually go to enjoy the views of Madrid?
