News
Madrid grows in tourism in February as prices and hotel occupancy rise
Madrid maintains its tourist momentum in the low season too. February closed with a 5.7% increase in overnight stays and hotel occupancy of 56.59%, confirming the sector's upward trend.
Growth is driven especially by international tourism, which rose by nearly 12% and now matches domestic tourism in volume. This steady flow of visitors strengthens the capital’s role as a global destination all year round.
Prices are also following this trend, with a 3.09% increase reflecting high demand. Staying in the city is becoming more expensive, even outside the peak tourist months.
The impact extends to employment, with a 6% rise in hotel sector workers. More staff, more activity, and more movement in neighbourhoods where accommodation is part of everyday life.
Nationally, Madrid ranks among the regions with the highest occupancy, only behind the Canary Islands and ahead of Catalonia. This position consolidates its role on the Spanish tourism map.
Day to day, the effect is visible: busier streets, active shops, and a city that adapts its pace to a constant flow of visitors. Madrid thus strengthens its profile as one of the most dynamic urban destinations in Europe.