The 9 best terraces in Madrid | Palladium Hotel Group

If there's one thing that makes Madrid special, it's the clear blue sky almost all year round. Madrid terraces are an essential meeting point for chatting with friends, enjoying the views or trying new dining experiences. The secret? Their adaptation to the changing seasons: with a refreshing spray in summer and heaters and blankets in winter.

Although the options are endless, here is a definitive guide to the best terraces in Madrid.

Rooftops with the best views in Madrid

Rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes

The rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, one of Europe's most important private cultural centres, is considered one of the best viewpoints in Madrid. It’s also home to a lovely restaurant offering a great choice of Mediterranean dishes.

Picos Pardos Rooftop (BLESS Hotel Madrid)

The rooftop of the BLESS Hotel Madrid is located in the heart of Madrid's famous Golden Mile, with stunning views over Velázquez Street. Picos Pardos offers a carefully curated choice of dishes and fantastic cocktails in an intimate and sophisticated ambience.

Azotea de Picos Pardos (BLESS Hotel Madrid)

Sabatini Terrace

Halfway between the Plaza de España and Príncipe Pío, this large terrace has two spectacular views: on one side, the wonderful Royal Palace, and on the other, Monte del Pardo and its beautiful sunsets. There is also a bar and cocktail service open to the public from May to September.

Terraces for lunch and dinner in Madrid

Sép7ima Restaurant

There are few terraces with views and a menu like those at the Sép7ima, a restaurant with a terrace at the Only You Atocha Hotel. In addition to a spectacular viewpoint, the restaurant also offers unique dining experiences. Their breakfast buffet is also magnificent!

Raimunda's Terrace

This city terrace surrounded by lush vegetation has an unbeatable location inside the Linares Palace, currently the HQ of the Casa de América. The name pays tribute to the first Marchioness of Linares, and offers a choice of different spaces to enjoy a menu inspired by Ibero-American flavours.

Orfila’s Garden

A hidden treasure in Chamberí, one of Madrid's most traditional districts, surrounded by bougainvillea and hedges, and where time almost seems to stand still. It is also home to dining experiences you really must not miss, thanks to the winner of two Michelin stars, chef Mario Sandoval.

Terraces for a drink in Madrid

Urban Terrace

On the rooftop of the luxurious Hotel Urban, the terrace is only open in the spring and summer, when it’s one of the best places to enjoy the balmy evenings outdoors in Madrid. In the evening there is an extensive cocktail menu to suit all tastes and a choice of great tapas prepared by the hotel chefs.

The Hat

This terrace offers an eclectic and bohemian atmosphere inside a 19th-century palace in the heart of Habsburg Madrid. With free admission all year round, it has two different spaces: an open-air terrace with chairs and sunbeds, or a cosier greenhouse-type area, ideal for the winter weather. The Hat also serves artisan cocktails and snacks made with locally sourced organic ingredients.

El Cielo de Chicote

Spain's leading cocktail bar now also offers the best views of Madrid. El Cielo de Chicote on Montera Street offers fresh, daring and avant-garde signature cocktails. The menu contains unique and unexpected creations and combinations, accompanied by gourmet tapas to share.

Are there any Michelin-starred terraces in Madrid?

Yes, Madrid has an unbeatable choice of restaurants. Among the Michelin-starred terraces, the Paco Roncero Restaurant in the Casino de Madrid is one of the favourites.
Are terraces free in Madrid?

Most rooftop bars in Madrid don't charge an entrance fee, but they do require a minimum purchase.
Can you pay by credit card at Madrid terraces?

Credit and debit cards are accepted in most places in Madrid. Visa and Mastercard are usually always accepted, and American Express to a lesser degree.
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