Is Royal Palace of Madrid worth it with kids?
DependsWith kids
With kids, Royal Palace of Madrid needs the right timing and tolerance.
The gilded staterooms, throne room and Tiepolo ceilings are genuinely opulent, and the exterior plaza is one of Madrid's grand sights. The catch: the timed-ticket lines get long, photography is restricted indoors, and on state-event days rooms close without much warning.
- Price
- €14 (free last 2 hours for EU citizens, Mon–Thu)
- Time
- 1.5–2.5 hours
- Last verified
- 2026-06-17
Is Royal Palace of Madrid worth it…
How we verified
- With over 135,000 m² of floor space and 3,418 rooms it is the largest royal palace in Western Europe — roughly twice the size of Buckingham Palace or Versailles. · en.wikipedia.org
- General admission €14 (reduced €7); still used for official state ceremonies that can close rooms to visitors. · tickets.patrimonionacional.es