The Royal Palace is the largest royal palace in Western Europe with 3,418 rooms. Built 1738-1755, it's the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family (used only for ceremonies). Features stunning throne room, Royal Armory, and Sabatini Gardens.
Full 14 EUR. Reduced 7 EUR (5-16, students, 65+). Under 5 free. Mon-Thu 17-19 free for EU citizens. Audio guide 4 EUR
Metro: Opera (Lines 2, 5) - 2 min walk. Plaza de Espana (Lines 3, 10) - 5 min. Located at Plaza de Oriente.
Ticket office closes 1 hour before closing. Tickets €13 standard, €7 reduced. FREE for EU & Latin American citizens: Mon-Thu last 2 hours (summer 17-19, winter 16-18) - at box office with ID only! Closed: Jan 1, Jan 6, May 1, Dec 25. Dec 24 & 31 - closes at 15:00. Royal Armoury closed all 2025. Peak hours 11:00-14:00
faq.subtitle Royal Palace of Madrid
No, the Royal Family lives in Zarzuela Palace outside Madrid. The Royal Palace is used only for state ceremonies and official events.
Useful tips for visiting Royal Palace of Madrid
EU citizens FREE last 2 hours (5-7pm Apr-Sep, 4-6pm Oct-Mar). Buy tickets online to skip queue. Changing of Guard: Wed & Sat 11am (Jul-Aug off). Royal Armory included. Allow 2 hours.
Metro: Opera (Lines 2, 5) - 2 min walk. Plaza de Espana (Lines 3, 10) - 5 min. Located at Plaza de Oriente.
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