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Madrid for Business Travelers
Madrid is the capital and largest city in Spain.
The Spanish capital is a prime tourist destination in Europe and a business hub for the country and Southern Europe.
Madrid is home to many local corporations (large and small) and also serves as the Spanish headquarters for many international companies, including airlines, energy companies, media, retailers, fashion brands, consultancy and technology.
Madrid is also one of the main cities for start-ups in Spain (the other being Barcelona).
With many local corporations expanding west of the Atlantic, this Spanish city is also the main business link between Europe and Latin America.
Madrid has one of the main airports in Europe. Madrid-Barajas (MAD) is the busiest airport in Spain and one of the main airports in Europe. It serves as the main hub for Iberia (the Spanish national carrier) and connects the Spanish capital to Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. See accommodation near Madrid-Barajas.
Madrid-Norte, La Castellana Avenue and the area around Chamartín concentrate most of Madrid business areas.
IFEMA, Madrid’s big trade fair and events venue is located northeast of the city. It holds around 80 trade shows a year and it’s one of the premier event complexes in Europe. See accommodation near IFEMA.
Public Transport in Madrid is extensive and reaches pretty much every corner of the city. It consists mainly of metro lines, commuter trains, light rail and buses. Taxis are widely available in most districts and car rental companies have branches at the airport and around the city’s main stations (Atocha and Chamartín).
Some of Madrid’s top business landmarks include the AZCA complex in La Castellana and the Cuatro Torres business area in Madrid-Norte. Some of the large companies headquartered in the Madrid Metropolitan Area include Accenture, Indra, Telefónica (Movistar), BBVA, IBM, PwC, Amadeus, Deloitte, Endesa, El Corte Inglés, Editorial Planeta or Repsol.
Where to Stay in Madrid for Business
Business Hotels
The best business hotels in Madrid.
Apartments
Independence and comfort at once.
Best Areas to Stay in Madrid for Business Travelers
The best areas to stay in Madrid for business include:
- Chamartín & Madrid Norte: It’s a modern business district located north of Madrid’s city center. It is close to the airport and IFEMA and it’s also home to Madrid’s second busiest train station; Estación de Chamartín. This newly refurbished business district was conceived as a modern financial area complete with skyscrapers, parks and public transport. See accommodation in Chamartín / Madrid-Norte.
- Complejo de AZCA: AZCA complex is located on Paseo de la Castellana, very close to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. It was the Spanish capital’s financial district par excellence. This area is home to several local and international companies including Google Spain. See accommodation near AZCA Complex.
- Gran Vía: Long before AZCA or Chamartín were even planned, this centrally located avenue was Spain’s Manhattan. Nowadays, Gran Vía is still a bustling street with offices, retailers and luxury hotels. Gran Vía is also the best place to stay in Madrid if you want to mix business and pleasure on the same trip. See accommodation around Gran Vía.
- Salamanca: Located north of El Retiro Park, this wealthy district of Madrid holds many medium-sized businesses and fashion and media companies. It is also home to some of Madrid’s premier luxury hotels. See accommodation in Salamanca.
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