Mutua Madrid Open 2027 in Madrid: weekend guide and things to do

20 April to 2 May 2027 · ExpectedMadrid, Spain

Mutua Madrid Open means days in Madrid with a match or session and plenty of time either side. This guide covers rest days, evenings, family outings and rainy-day backups.

Airport to Caja Mágica

Madrid-Barajas (MAD) is 13 km northeast. Metro line 8 reaches Nuevos Ministerios in 25 minutes; the Cercanías C1 train serves Atocha and Chamartín; the Exprés Aeropuerto bus runs 24 hours to Atocha. Taxis charge a flat 33 euros to the centre.

Metro line 3 to San Fermín-Orcasur, then a walk.

Public transport directions to Caja Mágica

Where to stay by budget

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetLavapiés and La LatinaCheaper hostels and hotels, tapas streets and El Rastro on Sundays.
Mid-rangeSol, Gran Vía and HuertasCentral, on many metro lines, walk to the museums.
SplurgeSalamanca and the Paseo del PradoGrand hotels near the Retiro park and the shopping streets.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 19 April to 3 May. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual tournament stay schedule for 20 April to 2 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Free day between matches

A half-day in the city and a long lunch.

  • Half-dayBike tour of Madrid Half day · Family
    Retiro park, Madrid Río and the old town in three hours.
  • EatBodega de la Ardosa Old tavern famous for its tortilla
  • FreeFree evening hours at the Prado (last two hours most days) and the Reina Sofía.

Full day out of town

The best use of a two- or three-day gap.

Family day

Something everyone can do, kids included.

  • Family pickSantiago Bernabéu stadium tour Half day · Family · Indoor
    The rebuilt Real Madrid stadium, dressing rooms and trophy museum.
  • FreeRetiro park and the Crystal Palace.

Rainy or very hot day

Indoor backups.

  • Rain or heat backupPrado Museum guided tour Half day · Indoor · Low walking
    Velázquez, Goya and Bosch in two hours with skip-the-line entry.
  • Rain or heat backupFlamenco show Evening · Nightlife · Indoor
    Tablao show with optional dinner.

Evening after the match

Dinner and something after dark.

  • EveningTapas and wine tour Evening · Food · Nightlife
    Three or four bars in the old town with a local guide.
  • EatSobrino de Botín Roast suckling pig in the world's oldest restaurant

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Bike tour of Madrid

Retiro park, Madrid Río and the old town in three hours.

Full day · Family

Warner Bros Park Madrid

Theme park 30 km south of the city.

Half day · Family · Indoor

Santiago Bernabéu stadium tour

The rebuilt Real Madrid stadium, dressing rooms and trophy museum.

Full day · Family

Toledo day trip

Medieval city of three cultures, 35 minutes by train.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Tapas and wine tour

Three or four bars in the old town with a local guide.

Evening · Nightlife · Indoor

Flamenco show

Tablao show with optional dinner.

Full day · Family

Warner Bros Park Madrid

Theme park 30 km south of the city.

Full day · Family

Toledo day trip

Medieval city of three cultures, 35 minutes by train.

Full day

Segovia and Ávila day trip

Roman aqueduct, Alcázar castle and medieval walls.

After dark

Ten tours worth booking for Mutua Madrid Open

TourLengthGood for
Bike tour of MadridHalf dayFamilies
Churros and chocolate cooking classHalf dayFood lovers, Bad weather
Warner Bros Park MadridFull dayFamilies
Prado Museum guided tourHalf dayBad weather, Tired legs
Santiago Bernabéu stadium tourHalf dayFamilies, Bad weather
Toledo day tripFull dayFamilies
Segovia and Ávila day tripFull dayEveryone
Royal Palace tourHalf dayBad weather, Families
Tapas and wine tourEveningFood lovers, Night owls
Flamenco showEveningNight owls, Bad weather

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Food · Indoor

Churros and chocolate cooking class

Paella or tapas class with lunch.

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Prado Museum guided tour

Velázquez, Goya and Bosch in two hours with skip-the-line entry.

Half day · Family · Indoor

Santiago Bernabéu stadium tour

The rebuilt Real Madrid stadium, dressing rooms and trophy museum.

Getting around on event days

Day trips from Madrid

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Mutua Madrid Open.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Mutua Madrid Open 2027?

The next edition is 20 April to 2 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Caja Mágica?

Madrid-Barajas (MAD) is 13 km northeast. Metro line 8 reaches Nuevos Ministerios in 25 minutes; the Cercanías C1 train serves Atocha and Chamartín; the Exprés Aeropuerto bus runs 24 hours to Atocha. Taxis charge a flat 33 euros to the centre. Metro line 3 to San Fermín-Orcasur, then a walk.

Where should I stay for Mutua Madrid Open?

For most visitors the best base is Sol, Gran Vía and Huertas: Central, on many metro lines, walk to the museums.

What can we do between sessions at Mutua Madrid Open?

Good short outings in Madrid include Prado Museum guided tour, Santiago Bernabéu stadium tour, Royal Palace tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Mutua Madrid Open?

Family-friendly picks: Santiago Bernabéu stadium tour, Toledo day trip, Royal Palace tour. Retiro rowing boats on the lake.

How far is Caja Mágica from Madrid centre?

About 5 km in a straight line. Metro line 3 to San Fermín-Orcasur, then a walk.

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