🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

ICON Wipton

★★★★ 4-star hotel

📍 17, Calle de Jorge Juan, Madrid, 28001

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Your stay — ICON Wipton

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Faith & Dietary Nearby

  • Church: Capilla Cachito de Cielo (730 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Church: Comunidad Cristiana LGBT y Emaús (878 m · ~11 min walk)
  • Church: Iglesia Española Reformada Episcopal (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
  • Church: Oratorio de la Hospitalidad de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)

Local Lifestyle & Recreation

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Shopping

Galería Comercial-Pasaje Mutualidad — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Museo Arqueológico Nacional — 154 m · ~2 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Café Libertad 8 — 857 m · ~11 min walk

5-Minute Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 615 m · ~8 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Farmacia José Carlos Areses — 623 m · ~8 min walk

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Convenience Store

Carrefour Express — 755 m · ~9 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Felipe II — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk

Money & Currency

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use bank ATMs in the area; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Madrid-Barajas airport or tourist offices as rates are poor.

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Cards & contactless

Chip-and-PIN cards are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common in most shops, cafés, and transport.

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Tipping etiquette

Not expected; small change (5-10%) in restaurants if service is good, round up to the nearest euro in taxis, and no tip for hotel staff.

Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget

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Cheap coffee

Café con leche from a local bar: around €1.50–€2.00.

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Best-value lunch

Menu del día (two courses plus drink): typically €10–€14.

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Affordable dinner

Main course at a neighbourhood tapas bar: €8–€12.

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Street food & cheap eats

Look around Plaza Mayor and Calle de la Cava Baja for affordable bocadillos and churrerías; the Mercado de San Miguel is pricier.

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Budget groceries

Mercadona, Aldi, and Lidl are common budget supermarket chains in this area.

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Affordable clothes

Calle de Atocha and Calle de la Montera have high-street chains like Zara, H&M, and Primark; for markets, try El Rastro (Sunday mornings).

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Cheapest way around

Cheapest way to get around is a 10-trip Metrobús card (€6.10) or a 1-day tourist travel pass (€8.70). From the airport, take Metro line 8 (€2–€5 depending on supplements) or the Airport Express bus (€5) instead of a taxi.

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Money-saving tips

Eat the menu del día for lunch rather than dinner; buy a reusable transit card for discounted fares; drink at the bar counter instead of a table to avoid a small surcharge.

Good to know — Madrid

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Plugs & power

Type C/F · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR

Emergency Contacts

Madrid

112 (European Emergency Number) for all emergencies

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Café Comercial Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cervecería-Cafetería La Villa regional
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Chutoro Madrid Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
Honest Greens organic
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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La Perla Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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La Plaza Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Gran Café Santander Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Churrería Berni's Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Madrid, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at ICON Wipton

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 615 m · ~8 min walkpharmacy · Farmacia José Carlos Areses — 623 m · ~8 min walk

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Getting Around

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Madrid Metro Lines 1, 2, 8 €1.50 single / €7 day pass

Hotel Madrid Centro → City attractions (Sol, Plaza Mayor, Retiro, Prado Museum)

5 min · Every 2-5 minutes · 06:00-01:30

💡 Most efficient local transit. Hotel is on Line 1. Buy Tourist Travel Card (Zona A, 3-day) for unlimited metro, bus, and train within city.

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Cercanías / RENFE C-1 Line €2.60

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Chamberí / Gran Vía stations (walking distance to hotel)

25 min · Every 10-15 minutes · 6:15am - 11:45pm

💡 Most economical option. Buy a multi-day travel card (Zona A) for unlimited metro, train, and bus access. Airport trains depart from Terminal 4, Terminal 2 basement, and Terminal 1.

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Madrid Taxi - Airport Transfer €30-40

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Hotel Madrid Centro

30 min · On-demand · 24/7

💡 Use official white taxis with red stripe or pre-book through your hotel. Avoid unmarked taxis at arrivals.

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Madrid Taxi / Uber / Bolt €30-45

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Hotel Madrid Plaza España

40 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Use official white taxis or app-based services. Airport taxis have fixed rates. Avoid unmarked cabs. Traffic can be heavy 8-10am and 5-8pm.

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EMT Bus Line 200 / Express Aeropuerto €5

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Plaza España / Moncloa area

45 min · Every 15-20 minutes · 5:45am - 2:00am

💡 Budget-friendly for groups. Line 200 goes directly to central Madrid. Night service available until 2am. Buy a 10-journey ticket (Bono) for better rates.

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ALSA Express Bus + Local Metro €5

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Hotel Madrid Centro (Avenida de América Station)

40 min · Every 15-30 minutes · 00:00-23:59

💡 Budget-friendly 24/7 option. Transfers to Metro at Avenida de América. Night buses available if early arrival.

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Metro Line 8 + Connections €5 (airport supplement)

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Plaza España Station (Line 3/10)

35 min · Every 5-10 minutes · 6:00am - 1:30am (extended on weekends)

💡 Get a T-Familiar card for group discounts or 10-journey ticket. Metro Line 8 is direct to central stations. Most frequent service in Madrid. Hotel is 5-minute walk from Plaza España metro.

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Renfe C-1 Cercanías + Metro €5.40

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Atocha Station → Hotel Madrid Centro

45 min · Every 10-15 minutes · 06:15-23:45

💡 Most economical option. Take C-1 to Atocha, then Metro Line 1 northbound. Buy 10-trip metro card (Abono Turístico) for local transit savings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in at ICON Wipton?

Check-in at ICON Wipton is from null. Check-out is by null.

Where can I eat cheaply near ICON Wipton?

Menu del día (two courses plus drink): typically €10–€14.

What is the cheapest way to get around from ICON Wipton?

Cheapest way to get around is a 10-trip Metrobús card (€6.10) or a 1-day tourist travel pass (€8.70). From the airport, take Metro line 8 (€2–€5 depending on supplements) or the Airport Express bus (€5) instead of a taxi.

Top Attractions in Madrid

Debod Temple Free

💡 Free entry every day, but timed slots required even for free tickets. Best at sunset for the view over the royal palace. Queue at least 20 mins before opening.

Prado Museum Free

💡 Free admission Monday to Saturday 6-8pm and Sunday 5-7pm. Arrive 30 minutes early to queue; the line moves fast.

Royal Palace of Madrid Free

💡 Free entry only on Wednesdays (2-4pm) for EU citizens and residents (need ID). Book timed tickets online up to a week ahead — they vanish fast.

Retiro Park Free

💡 Visit on a weekday early morning to avoid crowds. The Palacio de Cristal is free; check if it has an exhibition — often quiet and air-conditioned.

Matadero Madrid Free

💡 Check the website before going — most exhibitions are free, but some special shows charge. The weekend 'Mercado de Matadero' has affordable local food stalls.

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