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Arapiles, Madrid — Area Guide & Where to Stay
Arapiles is an administrative neighbourhood of Madrid.
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Where to stay in Arapiles
Where visitors usually base themselves, and why.
Arapiles suits a stay within walking reach of museums toward Universidad, Argüelles and Almagro.
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Things to do in and around Madrid
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Museums & Galleries
4- Cerralbo Museum Heritage
- Museum of the Americas Heritage
- Madrid History Museum Heritage
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Heritage
Churches & Religious Sites
4- Church of Saint Anthony of the Germans Heritage
- Church of San Martín Heritage
- Church of San Marcos Heritage
- Church of la Buena Dicha Heritage
Castles & Historic Sites
6- Liria Palace Heritage
- Casa Gallardo Heritage
- Instituto Lope de Vega Heritage
- Templo Nacional de Santa Teresa de Jesús y Convento de los Padres Carmelitas Descalzos Heritage
- Homeopathic Institute and Hospital of San José Heritage
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- Palace of Altamira Heritage
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About Arapiles
What are the main landmarks in Arapiles?
The Liria Palace and the Temple of Debod lie toward Argüelles, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo and the Museo ABC toward Universidad, the Museo Geominero toward Rios Rosas, and the Sorolla Museum and the Church of San Fermín de los Navarros toward Almagro.
What is the history of Arapiles?
The Homeopathic Institute and Hospital of San José, a listed building, stands close by, toward Trafalgar.
Where is Arapiles?
Arapiles lies within the Chamberí district and covers about 0.58 km².
Common questions
What is the best area to stay in Arapiles?
Arapiles: a stay within walking reach of the Universidad museums.
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Updated October 2026