Madrid offers many plans, but one of the best is to go up to the main rooftops and take the pulse of the capital from up above. Cultural, leisure or gastronomic spaces where the most cosmopolitan Madrid skyline stretches out as if it were infinite before our eyes.
Madrid’s rooftop bars are getting better and better and it’s time to celebrate by getting as close to the sun as possible, a beer or cocktail in hand. The capital already has a range of luxury rooftops that rivals the best in the world. Madrid has over 300 days of sunshine, so even in the colder months, you are almost guaranteed to have a couple hours sun if you decide to venture up to one of Madrid´s rooftop bars.
No matter the season, you should always visit at least one of Madrid’s rooftop bars. Sure, this fashion imported from New York is becoming more and more popular in Madrid (even more so of late, when large open-air spaces are the most sought-after) and it’s no longer the norm to have beers, drinks or cocktails only at ground level, we also want to have a good view whilst doing so.
Lets take a look at a list of the 27 best Roof Top Bars In Madrid
1- WXYZ Rooftop Bar Madrid
2 – El Viajero Roof Top Bar Madrid (Plaza de la Cebada, 11)
3 – La Terraza Rooftop Bar Madrid Terraza The Principal (Marqués de Valdeiglesias, 1)
A real urban garden with a privileged viewpoint over the city of Madrid. This Madrid roof top bar is full of plants, olive trees and cypresses that just add to the ambience here at La Terraza.
It is the ideal setting to enjoy the views of iconic buildings and have a cocktail prepared by one of the bartenders renowned mixologist, with both creative and daring references, but with a strong emphasis on classic cocktails and the best music.
4 – La Terraza del Florida Retiro Rooftop Bar Madrid (Paseo República de Panamá, 1)
If you want to experience something truly unique and special, visiting this rooftop bar in Madrid is a must. A magical evening of intimacy, candles and music, the ideal setting for a perfect date here in Madrid.
One of the things that makes Madrid a great travel destination in summer is being able to enjoy a good terrace and a cold beer. Thousands of new places open in summer with new offers, but if you have not yet heard of the Florida Retiro terrace, actually located in Retiro, then you will be in for a treat if you take a trip there.
5 – Aduana Rooftop Bar Madrid (Hermosilla, 2)
Located in one of the most prestigious addresses in Madrid just off Plaza de Colon in the main financial and commercial area of the city. The highest levels of service, warm and very friendly staff, delicious Mediterranean-inspired cuisine being just some of the reasons this Madrid roof top bar is a must visit.
The elegant lobby design with a spiral staircase and glass dome is particularly beautiful.
6 – Doñaluz Roof Top Bar Madrid (Montera, 10)
Despite the winter approaching, Madrid is adding roof top bars that allow you to enjoy amazing views of the city, along with a ‘casual’ gastronomic offer, sheltered from the cold weather. Located very close to the Puerta del Sol, this terrace has an almost colonial feel and a dining room, bar and lounge, with a non-stop schedule that allows you to eat, have a snack, or a natural juice, an iced tea or a cocktail, whatever floats your boat.
Doña Luz has already become one of Madrid’s essential sky rooftops. If you are familiar with the area, this used to be the location for the Hard Rock Cafe here in Madrid, but after they closed it was replaced by the hotel that now stands in its place.
It is a perfect place to press pause and dedicate a few minutes of relaxation, disconnect and enjoy the sunset of the Madrid skyline, all in an atmosphere that promises to be an authentic experience.
7 – Casa Suecia Roof Top Bar Madrid (Marqués de Casa Riera, 4)
Casa Suecia opened its doors to the public in Madrid in 1956. Being the heart and soul of Swedish community here in Madrid, it became a meeting point for intellectuals, it became one of the capital’s most emblematic buildings. A particular favorite of Swedish royal visits when they are in town, and the place to be for writers like Cortázar, Sábato or Hemingway. Nowadays Casa Suecia remains in a space decorated by Lázaro Rosa-Violán.
With direct lift access and on the 11th floor of the Hotel NH Collection Madrid Suecia, this is one of the most privileged Roof Top Bars in Madrid. Divided into two levels, its sky bar has one of the most spectacular 360º views of Madrid with carefully designed decoration and a wide range of cocktails. Available for private events, it has resident DJs and an enclosure system for the winter months.
8 – The Hat Roof Top Bar Madrid (Imperial, 9)
A minutes walk from the renowned Plaza Mayor you will find The Hat hotel. Something really cool about The Hat is it is the first hotel in Madrid to run completely on biomass energy and appeals to ´smart´ travelers. They also offer free walking tours to the guest staying at the hotel.
The best part of the Hat hotel though is undoubtedly the roof top bar. You get have amazing views, the people are really cool and often times from all corners of the world so you can have some pretty interesting conversations and the sun shine beams down on to this roof top all day long, so you often find yourself going for just a quick drink and before you know it you have made some new friends and you spend the entire afternoon there.
9 – Círculo de Bellas Artes Roof Top Bar Madrid (Marqués de Casa Riera, 2)
This roof top bar in Madrid possibly has the most powerful views of Madrid. There are almost 360 degrees of panoramic views over the most iconic rooftops of the capital to enjoy from sunrise to sunset and at any time of the year. Situated on the rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, one of the most important private cultural centers in Europe, it occupies an absolutely privileged enclave due to its location, the beauty of the building and its views.
Now it is a very well known and busy spot, but the views are marvelous and the best time to visit is late at night or around the cooler months of the year. It is one of the largest roof top bars in Madrid at 56 meters, crowning one of the tallest buildings in the center and, therefore, offers 360º panoramic views.
10 – Picalagartos Roof Top Bar Madrid (Gran Vía, 21)
Picalagartos Sky Bar & Restaurant is is a space housed in the NH Collection Gran Vía Hotel. There is a restaurant with views on the eighth floor and a 360-degree rooftop terrace from which you can see the most symbolic rooftops of the capital.
In a building with a markedly literary and bohemian vocation, which inspired the name of the space – it refers to the tavern of the same name in Valle-Inclán’s Luces de Bohemia – Picalagartos is located in what is known as Gran Vía 21, an architectural jewel designed by architects Julio Martínez Zapata and José López Sallaberry in the neo-baroque style that opened its doors in 1918.
11 – Ginkgo Restaurante & Sky Bar (Plaza de España, 3)
A good cocktail and a perfect sunset over the Royal Palace. Ginkgo, the roof top bar of the VP Plaza España Design hotel, offers more than that, but these should be enough reasons for you to go there as soon as possible.
It has 1,000 m2 divided into different spaces, including a large rooftop with large windows so that bad weather doesn’t prevent you from enjoying its 360º views, and a carefully designed Japanese-inspired décor with vintage touches. The finishing touch is an impressive outdoor swimming pool with a transparent bottom and waterfall.
Be on the look out, because they also have live musicians performing here from time to time and its quite the experience.
Open every day (from 1pm to 11pm; reservations are recommended to guarantee access), and you can have lunch or dinner (the menu is based on Mediterranean cuisine with Asian influences) or enjoy its signature mixology.
12 – Hotel Pestana CR7
The roof top bar at the CR7 is an incredible rooftop with multiple levels, 360 degree views of the city skyline and even a swimming pool, but the pool is only accessible to guests staying at the hotel so there wont be any jumping in the pool unfortunately.
Relatively a new location in the city, it has the potential to become one of the most desirable rooftops in the city, and once you see the kind of pictures you can take from this roof top.
You have the mythical dome of the Phoenix in the background, the sculpture of Diana Cazadora and Telefónica building that lights up and is an amazing sight in the evening.
13 – La terraza del Hotel Riu Plaza España
The terrace of the Riu Plaza España is called Rooftop Bar 360º. It isa really trendy meeting point in the capital, where everyone wants to go so it will be busy a lot of the time. As its name suggests, this exclusive terrace offers unparalleled 360-degree unobstructed views of the capital, and they really are quite something to behold, you can see so far in to the distance.
The terrace is also split and joined by a little bridge with a glass bottom, and this is the photo opportunity everyone has come to want to take, if your nerves permit it of course. If you have vertigo, its gonna be pretty difficult but it feels amazing.
14 – Palacio de Cibeles Rooftop Bar Madrid
The Palacio de Cibeles is a unique and beautiful building. Madrid’s iconic City Hall also boasts one of the capital’s most important attractions, the Cibeles terrace on the sixth floor.
The views from the roof of the palace are an unparalleled privilege over the great symbol of Madrid, the Goddess Cybele and her majestic fountain, and you can see up toward Gran Via and the Metropolitan Building.
It is a really cool starting place for a day trip in Madrid also as all roads from here lead out to all parts of the center of Madrid.
15 – Restaurante Le Tavernier Rooftop Bar Madrid
16 – La Casa Encendida Rooftop Bar Madrid
From the top of La Casa Encendida, a Madrid cultural centre, you can enjoy the views of the Lavapiés neighbourhood, the bustle of the streets and the oldest rooftops in the centre of Madrid. And with the sunshine almost always present here in Madrid, the rooftop offers a great plan to spend a few hour somewhere relaxing.
The Terrace of La Casa Encendida is an extraordinary place that is home to a wide variety of plant species and allows you to see the best sunsets in the city. It is open all year round, with exquisite breakfasts, brunches and a wide range of wines, cocktails and beers.
They also have events and an open air cinema from time to time so be sure to check this one out.
17 – El Trasgu Rooftop Bar Madrid
18 – The Canopy Hilton Rooftop Bar Madrid – Castellana
The Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana is located in the city’s main financial and business district, among the most prestigious shops and restaurants.
The hotel is opposite Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu football stadium and close to the historic center of Madrid, with its monuments, traditional taverns and picturesque sites. There is also a rooftop pool that is open in the summer months.
19 – Osadía Lounge & Sky Bar
20 – Hard Rock Hotel Rooftop Bar Madrid
Enjoy 360° views of Madrid from our rooftop bar, located on the 8th floor of the new Hard Rock Hotel in Madrid. Live music, snacks, signature cocktails and much more accompanied by the best views of the center of the capital.
The Hard Rock combines art, music and gastronomy, designed to be enjoyed! The hotel’s colourful works of art stand out, like the mural at the entrance inspired by La Movida Madrileña. Also in the lobby there is collection of more than 70 pieces related to music, such as the acoustic guitar of Antonio Vega, David Bowie’s platform boots or a tight dress once worn by Rihanna, a real museum for music lovers!
On the 7th floor, there is a spectacular rooftop bar with 360º views, ideal for cocktails and live DJs! They also have a menu of cured meats and preserves for snacking, although for lunch/dinner, they have (on the ground floor) a signature restaurant serving classic Spanish cuisine with avant-garde touches.
21 – Torcuato Rooftop Bar Madrid
Discover the fantastic world of Torcuato, a unique restaurant with a spectacular and eclectic décor that perfectly matches the diversity of delicious dishes on the menu. Divided into an amazing interior with surprising rooms decorated to a splendor only seen in movies, and a 700 square meter outdoor terrace with amazing views of the city.
22 – Four Seasons, Dani Brasserie Roof Top Bar Madrid
23 – Nice To Meet You Roof Top Bar Madrid
Spectacular 360º views from the 14th floor of the Dear Hotel building overlooking the Royal Palace, Plaza de España, Gran Vía and Casa de Campo. An absolutely spectacular photo opportunity.
Contemporary and cosmopolitan cuisine, sophisticated ambience, cocktails, long drinks, music, DJ on weekends are the hallmarks of Nice to meet you.
The design is based on the idea of an urban garden with plants and large terracotta pots, with a large terrace where you enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in Madrid.
Nice to meet you is a unique space, ideal for exclusive events, sunny lunches, romantic dinners, cocktail evenings or fun drinks with friends enjoying the best DJ music.
24 – El Jardin De Diana Roof Top Bar Madrid
25 – Ella Sky Bar Madrid
26 – El Cielo de Alcala Rooftop Terrace Madrid
An impressive terrace located on the 8th floor of a hotel located right in front of the renowned Puerta de Alcala. It has a glassed-in plunge pool, hammock area and magnificent views over the Retiro Park and Salamanca neighborhood.
It is the perfect place to enjoy delicious Mediterranean tapas outdoors or relax with a cocktail while watching the sunset.
The pool is open open from 1 June to 30 September.
27 – Forus Barcelo Roof Top Bar Madrid
This space is a garden in the skies, hidden on the top floor of the Barceló Market, with areas of sun and shade created with eclectic furniture that lend to taking a load of your feet and just relaxing for a while as you take in the views and clear air.
One of the capital’s best-kept secrets for sure, so if you are ever near, be sure to visit here. The staff are lovely, and the type of people that come here are all there just to have a good time so you really will have a good time at this one.
A little more about rooftop bars in Madrid
The good thing about having rooftop bars in Madrid is the amount of sunshine we get. With well over 300 days of sunshine a year, with a little luck, no matter the season you visit, you are highly likely to catch a sunny day and really make the most of the many rooftops mentioned here in this post.
The large majority of these bars are usually located on the top floor or one of the higher floors of the capitals many hotels so you are almost always bound to get a decent view from these rooftops.
Almost all of these rooftop bars are also located in the city center of Madrid, and are very close together. So if you are wanting to go on a little bar crawl of a few of these rooftops, it is totally possible to see quite a few of them in a short period of time.
As these rooftop bars are a cool attraction for tourists and locals alike, they tend to be located in trendy hotels and hostels also and the prices can vary quite a lot, so if you are asking which is the best rooftop bar in Madrid to visit, I wouldn’t say there is a best one per se, just that everyone has their own taste in location and décor, so any one of these rooftop bars in Madrid will be great for a visit.
Now you have a little more info on the best rooftop bars in Madrid, I would love to hear about your experiences, so please do drop a comment if you enjoy any of the suggestions.