El Escorial accommodation from AU$61

If you're ok with setting up base 18 kilometres outside of the city, consider the neighbourhood of Las Rozas de Madrid. This area's got 6 places to stay, such as Gran Hotel Attica21 Las Rozas and Exe Gran Hotel Almenar.

Observe the history and customs of the local people who worship at Church of San Bernabe. If you're trying to find a room not too far away, consider Hotel Sercotel Los Lanceros and Hotel Miranda & Suizo. They're sure to impress!

If you find yourself searching for more accommodation options in El Escorial, consider the Majadahonda and the Hotel Ciudad de Móstoles. They are 25 kilometres and 35 kilometres away from the center. Further alternatives include the Hotel TH Boadilla, 30 kilometres away, and the Hotel Sercotel Spa La Princesa, 35 kilometres.

The nearby cities of Alpedrete and Collado Mediano are worth checking out. Alpedrete is 10 kilometres to the northeast of El Escorial, while Collado Mediano is 13 kilometres to the northeast. Accommodations in Alpedrete include the Hotel Galaico and Rusticae Box Art La Torre. Collado Mediano options are the Rural Hotel Las Gacelas and Hotel Arcipreste de Hita.

Get your sporting fix with a trip to Palacio Vistalegre, which is to the southeast of El Escorial. To rest your head nearby, make a reservation at The Westin Palace, Madrid or the Urban.

Barajas Airport is the nearest preferred airport for transiting in or out of El Escorial and is 45 kilometres from the heart of town. If you choose to stay nearby, try the Hilton Madrid Airport or the Meliá Barajas.