Why we picked this hotel
There are countless stylish hotels in Madrid, but very few have an idea behind them. Casa de las Artes doesn't just hang art on the walls, it builds the whole stay around it. You wander through a library, watch a film in the private cinema, end the day in a Roman-inspired thermal pool and somehow the hotel becomes part of your cultural itinerary, not just where you sleep.
Hotel description
In Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras, Casa de las Artes sits among streets shaped by writers, painters and performers. Four historic buildings have been joined into a richly layered hotel of terracotta corridors, marble, velvet and theatrical lighting, with spaces dedicated to literature, cinema, music and dance. The artistic theme feels woven into the building rather than added as decoration. Spend the morning between the Prado, Reina Sofía and the old taverns around Plaza de Santa Ana, then return for a film in the private cinema or time in the Roman-inspired wellness area. Evenings belong to cocktails, live music and dinner at Maché. This is a central Madrid base for travellers who want the city’s museums and nightlife close by, but still value a hotel with a world of its own.
Hotel location
This is great
A hotel inspired by the seven arts
Set across four historic buildings, Casa de las Artes celebrates art, literature, cinema and design in Madrid's Literary Quarter.An ideal base for exploring Madrid
Walk to the Prado, Reina Sofía, Thyssen-Bornemisza and many of the city's best cafés and restaurants.Spaces designed to linger
Unwind in the indoor thermal pool, browse the library or settle into the private cinema after a day exploring the city.Maché is worth staying in for
Set inside the building's restored former theatre, the restaurant pairs Mediterranean-inspired cooking with striking historic surroundings.Beautiful design at every turn
Historic architecture and carefully curated artwork create one of Madrid's most distinctive new hotel interiors.More than just a place to sleep
Cultural events, communal spaces and thoughtful design make it feel more like a creative home than a traditional hotel.
Our take on the stay
In the heart of Madrid’s literary quarter, Casa de las Artes is a stylish retreat where history, design, and culture come together.
Curated by
Eliza
What guests loved
The indoor thermal pool
Walking everywhere from the hotel
Excellent breakfast
The beautiful restaurant
Best for
Culture seekers • Literary Quarter • Weekend escapes • Boutique luxury
Good to know
137 rooms and suites
Check-in from 15:00
Check-out until 12:00
Thermal indoor pool and sauna
Maché restaurant and cocktail bar
24-hour gym
Pets welcome (fee applies)
Private parking available
Around 10 minutes on foot from the Prado Museum
Around 20 minutes by car from Madrid Airport
Amenities
Yoga
Spa
Pet friendly
Sauna
Gym
About the destination
Madrid
Madrid rewards slow exploration, with elegant boulevards leading into neighbourhoods where centuries of history, independent cafés, galleries, and lively terraces shape everyday life. The Barrio de las Letras remains one of the city's most characterful districts, home to literary landmarks, world-class museums, and streets that have inspired generations of artists and writers. Casa de las Artes is set in the heart of this historic neighbourhood, offering an ideal base to experience Madrid’s rich cultural life on foot.
