El Escorial Apartments from AED 281

El Escorial was built by King Philip II in the late 16th century to serve as both a royal palace and as the seat of the Catholic Church in Spain. In addition to the palace the complex includes a basilica, a convent, a school, a library, and a pantheon.

While El Escorial is impressive from the outside, we actually found it a little austere on the inside. In many ways it felt more like a fine art museum than a typically elaborate European palace (such as Versailles). That said, there are some impressive sights, including works by El Greco, Bernini, and Giardini. The library was also quite beautiful, with richly carved wood shelves, a marble floor, and a colorful fresco ceiling by Pellegrino Tibaldi.

For me, the highlight of the tour was the 180ft long (55m) Hall of Battles – a barrel-vaulted room where the walls were completely covered in frescos depicting Spain's military victories over the Moors and the French. All aspects of the battle field were portrayed (when you have 180ft, that is quite doable), and the artist employed an interesting trick whereby the more distant, smaller scenes were less saturated, and the background mountains and landscape were set in hues of blue.

Overall I'd say El Escorial is worth a visit, but you probably won't need more than a couple of hours to enjoy it.

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Valsain Studio double + sofa bed

Real Sitio de San Ildefonso

Tomás M.

AED 281 total

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9 Feb - 10 Feb

Apartment | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Oshun Mirasierra

Fuencarral-El Pardo

AED 914 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Feb - 20 Feb

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

La Arbolada

Navacerrada

ROSANA G.

AED 640 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

Disfruta de la Playa de Madrid, by Adoorable

San Martín de Valdeiglesias

AED 813 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Apartamento en Pleno Centro de Navacerrada

Navacerrada

Aa A.

AED 792 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

The Grand Lakeview Retreat

San Martín de Valdeiglesias

AED 670 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Feb - 13 Feb

Apartamento El Sauce

Navacerrada

AED 813 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Apartamento El Roble

Navacerrada

AED 692 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Sparza Boutique Department

Cercedilla

AED 597 total

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8 Feb - 9 Feb

'Casa De Campo La Viña' with Mountain View, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning

Pelayos De La Presa

"Pros: Una estancia perfecta! El jardín y la casa están muy, muy bien cuidados. La zona de la piscina es genial, hay un baño al lado y un congelador, importantes para la época de verano. Fuimos a celebrar un cumpleaños y todo fue estupendo. El trato con Celso es muy bueno, con total flexibilidad para las horas de entrada y salida, queríamos aprovechar la mañana en la zona de escalada de San Martín y él nos adelantó la hora de llegada para que todo fuera más fácil. Esperamos volver en verano...

Anonymous traveler

AED 3,323 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Navalhorno Apt. 2 double bedroom + sofa bed

Real Sitio de San Ildefonso

AED 433 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Feb - 10 Feb

Navalhorno Apt of 1 double room + sofa bed

Real Sitio de San Ildefonso

AED 303 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Feb - 18 Feb

CASA NAVALHORNO - Penthouse Apartment

Real Sitio de San Ildefonso

AED 303 total

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9 Feb - 10 Feb

Apartment Jardin Aravaca

Moncloa-Aravaca

"Upon arrival, we encountered multiple issues that made it impossible for us to stay at the property, and we ultimately decided not to stay there. The main problems were:No internet connection, which severely impacted our ability to work and communicate.Strong damp odor throughout the apartment, creating an uncomfortable and unhealthy environment.Presence of a dog on the property, which was not disclosed in the listing and caused significant inconvenience.Damaged doors, compromising both safety...

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AED 626 total

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13 Feb - 14 Feb

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Hotel Galaico

10/10 Excellent

"This is our second stay at Galaico in 3 months and the second time was as good as the first. Lovely welcoming staff who are happy to help with anything, comfortable and warm rooms (probably a little too warm for me but we opened the window and turned off the heating and it was fine!) We haven’t eaten in the hotel so can’t comment on the food. The housekeeping staff are very welcoming and polite. I will definite stay here again - and will likely be returning at Easter. "

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An apartment features a kitchen for convenient meals, and often has more space than a traditional hotel room. Apartments are a good option for solo travelers who want to stay in at night and plan out their next day, and also for families who want the conveniences of home.

What's a favorite apartment I should consider for a stay in El Escorial?

Listed below are some of the top apartments in the area: Apartment Jardin Aravaca: Located 20.7 mi/33.3 km away in Madrid. Amenities include fireplaces. Access to a fitness center is available on site. Beautiful 3 Bedroom apartment very near Madrid city, Wifi, AC, Pool, Paddle.: Located in Majadahonda, 17 mi/27.3 km away. Includes a private pool, free WiFi, and private balconies. Onsite laundry facilities and a water park are on site. R1 CasaCafe Madrid Apartamento 1 habitación, 4 Personas: 7.2 mi/11.6 km away in Collado Villalba. COZY APARTMENT-LAVAPIES- MADRID CITY CENTER: It's located in Madrid, 21.2 mi/34.1 km from El Escorial. Includes sofa beds.

What can I expect from the weather during my trip to El Escorial?

Weather is only one factor, but it can really affect your travel plans, especially when you are planning a longer stay in El Escorial. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 35°F. Average annual precipitation for El Escorial is 29 inches.

What should I see in El Escorial?

Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as Minigolf par 8000, or get out into nature at a spot like Prince's House. Church of San Bernabe and Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial are a couple of places you'll find in the larger area.

What's the best way to get to and around El Escorial?

Knowing a bit about the transportation options can you save you a headache when you get to your destination. Fly into Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which is located 30.4 mi (48.9 km) from the city center. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from El Escorial Station or Las Zorreras-Navalquejigo Station.

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