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3 days in Madrid

World-class art, tapas bars and late-night energy. Here's how to spend 3 days in Madrid: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Madrid trip is June, July and September. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
June, July, September
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Madrid itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Iglesia del Buen Suceso
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, commonly known as Iglesia del Buen Suceso was a church of Madrid that delimited the eastern part of the Puerta del Sol (Madrid). The
12:30
Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree~$5
The Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree is a sculpture from the second half of the 20th century, situated in the Spanish capital, Madrid. It represents the coat of arms of M
16:00
Madrid~$5
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Sol (Madrid Metro)~$5
Sol is a station on Line 1, Line 2 and Line 3 of the Madrid Metro. It is located in Zone A and is the most central station on the Metro, located at the Puerta del Sol square. Becau
16:00
Puerta del Sol~$5
The Puerta del Sol is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also co
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Day 3

09:00
Lhardy~$5
Lhardy is a restaurant located in Madrid, Spain, opened in 1839 by Emilio Huguenin Lhardy. It was said to have introduced French haute cuisine to Madrid in the style of Parisian cu
12:30
Royal House of the Post Office~$5
The Royal House of the Post Office is an eighteenth-century building in Puerta del Sol, Madrid. It was built for the postal service, but currently serves as the office of the Presi
16:00
National Defence Council (Spain)~$5
The National Defence Council was the governing body in Republican Spain at the end of the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939). The council seized power with Colonel Segismundo Casado's c

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What 3 days in Madrid costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Madrid: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Madrid?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Madrid without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Madrid?+

Start with Iglesia del Buen Suceso, Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree and Madrid. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Madrid cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Madrid?+

The best months to visit Madrid are June, July, September and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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