Pool day passes in Madrid
Madrid pool day passes run €39.50 to €210, covering Gran Vía rooftops, a Roxy Garden pool at Hard Rock, and a design-hotel cocktail package. Compare all five.
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Madrid is landlocked, so its pool day pass market runs on rooftops rather than beach clubs. Five hotels sell non-guest access, most of them clustered along or near Gran Vía: Hard Rock Hotel Madrid, UMusic Hotel Madrid, and Hotel Emperador all sit within a short walk of each other, while VP Plaza España Design overlooks Plaza de España and Barceló Imagine is further out near Nuevos Ministerios.
Prices run from €39.50 (about $42) at Barceló Imagine, which bundles a sandwich or burger with pool time, up to €210 (about $223) for two people at VP Plaza España's cocktail-and-room package. Most passes fall between €55 and €100 per person and include a sun lounger, towel, and either a welcome drink or food credit.
All five run seasonally, roughly June through September, since these are outdoor rooftop and terrace pools rather than heated indoor ones. Hard Rock and UMusic take online bookings, VP Plaza España and Barceló Imagine sell through their own experience pages, and Hotel Emperador takes reservations by phone, email, or WhatsApp.
- Hard Rock Hotel Madrid — €55-75 (about $58-80), sun lounger and towel at the Roxy Garden pool near Atocha.
- VP Plaza España Design — €210 for two (about $223), pool access plus a room and cocktails above Plaza de España.
- UMusic Hotel Madrid — €100 (about $106), rooftop pool with a €40 food and drink credit.
- Barceló Imagine — €39.50 (about $42), the cheapest pass, with a sandwich or burger and drink included.
- Hotel Emperador — from about €45 (about $48), one of the city's largest rooftop pools on Gran Vía.
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How much does a pool day pass in Madrid cost?
Pool day passes in Madrid range from €39.50 to €210. Barceló Imagine is the cheapest at €39.50 on weekdays, and VP Plaza España's top cocktail package is the most expensive at €210 for two people. Most single-person passes, including Hard Rock, UMusic, and Hotel Emperador, land between €45 and €100.
| Hotel | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Barceló Imagine | €39.50 (Mon-Fri) | Cheapest pass, lunch included |
| Hotel Emperador | from about €45 | Large Gran Vía rooftop pool |
| Hard Rock Hotel Madrid | €55-75 | Roxy Garden pool near Atocha |
| UMusic Hotel Madrid | €100 | Central Puerta del Sol location |
| VP Plaza España Design | €210 for two | Cocktail and room package |
Can non-guests use hotel pools in Madrid?
Yes, at five hotels that sell day passes to the general public. Hard Rock Hotel Madrid, UMusic Hotel Madrid, Hotel Emperador, VP Plaza España Design, and Barceló Imagine all open their pools to non-guests for a fee. Other well-known rooftop hotels in the city, including Axel Hotel Madrid, restrict pool access to overnight guests only, so it's worth checking a hotel's own site before showing up.
Are Madrid pool day passes available year-round?
No. Madrid's hotel pools are outdoor rooftop and terrace installations, so day pass programs run seasonally, typically June through September. Hard Rock Hotel Madrid and Hotel Emperador both confirm summer-only operation, and the others follow the same window since Madrid's rooftop pools close for winter. Check the specific hotel's site each year, since exact opening and closing dates shift.
Where to stay in Madrid
Basing yourself near Gran Vía or Sol puts you within walking distance of most of the city's pool day pass hotels, plus the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and Gran Vía's theatres and shops. Dear Hotel Madrid sits right on Gran Vía itself, with Nordic-modern rooms and its own rooftop pool if you want a backup plan on a day the passes sell out.
For something more polished, Thompson Madrid sits a few streets over between Sol and Gran Vía, with a rooftop bar and a design-forward feel that suits couples or a short city break. Near Atocha and Hard Rock's Roxy Garden pool, the Gran Hotel Inglés in Barrio de las Letras is a quieter, more historic base away from the Gran Vía crush, with easy access to the Prado and Reina Sofía.
Madrid rewards travellers who mix museums and tapas with a pool afternoon rather than building a trip around one, so pick a neighbourhood for its food and culture first and treat the rooftop pool as a bonus.
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid sits next to Atocha station, with its pool on floor -1 in a space branded the Roxy Garden. It's an indoor-outdoor courtyard setup rather than a rooftop, giving it more shade and privacy than the Gran Vía hotels.
The Pool Day Pass costs €55 per person on weekdays and €75 on weekends, with a sun lounger and towel included. A private Balinese bed unit for up to three people runs €120 weekdays or €200 weekends. The pool operates June 1 through September 30, daily from 11am to 8:30pm.
Book online in advance since availability is limited, though walk-ins are accepted when space allows. No food or drink credit comes with the pass, so budget separately for the Roxy Garden's bar and snack menu.
Book direct: hotel.hardrock.com/madrid/pool-day-pass.aspx — or call +34 915 30 80 00
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VP Plaza España Design occupies the 12th floor of its tower overlooking Plaza de España, with a small pool and terrace looking out over the surrounding rooftops and the Royal Palace in the distance. It's the most design-forward of Madrid's day pass hotels, aimed at couples rather than solo swimmers.
The ViP Sun-Day Pool & Cocktails pass costs €210 for two people and includes pool access, use of a hotel room from 11am to 7pm, and two cocktails. A Design Experience upgrade adds lunch at Ginkgo Restaurante and a couple's massage for €450 for two.
Both passes are sold as a package for two people rather than priced per person, so they suit couples or friends splitting the cost. Book online through the hotel's own day pass page.
Book direct: plazaespana-hotel.com/en/day-pass-vip-sun-day — or call +34 915 95 55 10
UMusic Hotel Madrid
UMusic Hotel Madrid puts its outdoor pool on the fourth floor, a short walk from Puerta del Sol, with loungers and a food and drink area overlooking the surrounding rooftops. The location is about as central as Madrid's day pass hotels get.
The Splash Pass costs €100 per person and includes €40 in food and drink credit, effectively bringing the net cost closer to €60. It runs daily from 11am to 7pm.
The hotel doesn't accept reservations for the Splash Pass, access depends on same-day availability, so arriving early is the safest approach, especially on summer weekends.
Book direct: umusic-hotels.com/umusic-hotel-madrid/happenings/splash-pass-2025 — or call +34 911 231 099
Barceló Imagine
Barceló Imagine is further from the tourist core than the other four hotels, near Nuevos Ministerios, but it's the cheapest pool day pass in the city by a wide margin.
The Day Pass con Piscina y Almuerzo costs €39.50 on weekdays and includes pool access from 10:30am to 8:30pm, a towel, and a sandwich or burger with a drink. There's no separate weekend rate published, so weekday visits get the confirmed price.
Book through Barceló's own experiences page rather than a general hotel booking site, since the pass is sold as a standalone activity.
Book direct: barcelo.com/guia-turismo/en/spain/madrid/experiences/18205 — or call +34 91 732 70 19
Hotel Emperador
Hotel Emperador sits on Gran Vía in a historic building, and its 10th-floor terrace holds one of the largest hotel rooftop pools in central Madrid, with 360-degree views over the street below.
The day pass for general public includes pool access, a hammock, a towel, and a welcome drink. The hotel's own site doesn't list a fixed price, but multiple local outlets consistently cite about €45 on weekdays and €63 on weekends, so call ahead to confirm the current rate before visiting.
The terrace runs seasonally from May through September. Book by email or WhatsApp rather than an online booking widget.
Book direct: emperadorhotel.com/en/terrace — or call +34 91 547 28 00
Frequently asked questions
Does Axel Hotel Madrid sell pool day passes?
No. Axel Hotel's rooftop Sky Bar pool is marked guests only on the hotel's own site, despite older editorial coverage suggesting otherwise. Contact the hotel directly if you want to double-check current policy, but don't expect a bookable day pass.
Are children allowed on Madrid pool day passes?
Policies vary by hotel. VP Plaza España's packages are aimed at couples and don't mention children, while Hard Rock, UMusic, Barceló Imagine, and Hotel Emperador don't publish an age restriction on their day pass pages. Call ahead if traveling with kids to confirm the current policy and any child pricing.
What should I bring to a Madrid hotel pool day pass?
Bring your own swimwear, sunscreen, and ID for check-in, since Balinese beds and loungers fill up fast on summer weekends. Hard Rock and UMusic include a towel or lounger with the pass, but a beach bag with sunglasses and a phone case is worth packing for the rooftop sun exposure.
More pool day passes near Madrid
Madrid's rooftop scene pairs naturally with Spain's coastal and southern cities for a longer trip. Seville and Valencia both run their own smaller day pass markets built around spa circuits and rooftop terraces, while Alicante adds proper beachfront pool access on the Costa Blanca. For the full national picture, see all Spain pool day passes.