Círculo de Bellas Artes Rooftop

About

Take the lift to the top of this grand arts centre for 360° views over Gran Vía, the Metropolis building and the distant Sierra. Ticket in hand, linger with a drink as the light changes.

Why visit

• One of Madrid’s best-known rooftop views
• Central location on the edge of Gran Vía
• Good for a golden-hour drink

Good to know

• Queues appear near sunset; go a little earlier
• A small ticket is needed to access the rooftop
• Drinks are extra

Nearby while you’re here

Combine Círculo de Bellas Artes Rooftop with Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Prado Museum and Churros con Chocolate at San Ginés for a full day around Centro.

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

~£142 hrs

400 m · 6 min walkAdd: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Prado Museum

~£132h 30m

700 m · 11 min walkAdd: Prado Museum

Churros con Chocolate at San Ginés

£5–1045 min

800 m · 13 min walkAdd: Churros con Chocolate at San Ginés

Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol

Free1 hr

900 m · 14 min walkAdd: Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol

Mercado de San Miguel

Free1 hr

1.0 km · 16 min walkAdd: Mercado de San Miguel

Eat and drink nearby

Malasaña After Dark

Free3 hrs

1.1 km · 17 min walk

Mercado de San Fernando

Free1h 15m

1.1 km · 17 min walk

Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.

Sample hotels nearby

• Gran Vía Atelier Hotel (Gran Vía), about 700 m away. Sample listing.
• Hotel Retiro Jardín (Retiro), about 800 m away. Sample listing.
• Plaza Mayor Boutique (Centro), about 900 m away. Sample listing.