Plan Your Real Madrid Trip
Planning a trip to watch Real Madrid naturally starts with the match, but there is much more to consider. From getting your Real Madrid tickets and booking a flight and hotel to everything you need to know on matchday itself: I’ve done it dozens of times.
On this page, you’ll find my most important tips and personal experiences to help you prepare for your Real Madrid trip. Choose the topic you’d like to learn more about below.
Getting tickets is often the hardest part of planning a Real Madrid trip. I’ll explain which options are available, how the official ticket sale works and what I recommend paying attention to based on my own experience.
Where can you stay comfortably in Madrid without spending a fortune? I’ve stayed at several hotels myself and share my personal favourites, with a focus on location, comfort, price and access to the Santiago Bernabéu.
Which airports offer the best direct connections to Madrid, and what should you keep in mind before booking? I share my personal matchday experiences, including practical tips on La Liga scheduling, choosing the right direct flights, and saving on luggage fees.
Matchday is of course all about the football, but there is plenty to experience before and after the game as well. From the team bus and stalls around the Bernabéu to food, drinks, luggage and the best time to enter the stadium: these are my personal tips.
