Guadarrama accommodation from NZ$65

The Eurostars Plaza Acueducto can be found 30 kilometres from the heart of Guadarrama. Another accommodation option is the AR Los Arcos, which can be found 30 kilometres away. Some other options are the Palacio Ayala Berganza and the Hotel Corregidor.

Don't hit the road without taking a look at what is on offer in the wider region of Sierra de Guadarrama. Madrid is known for forests, along with commonly visited Madrid destinations like the old towns, historic palaces and war relics and monuments. Energetic tourists might also try mountain biking, hiking and horse riding here.

Looking for more things to do? Spend the day discovering the El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen and El Real Coliseo de Carlos III Theater, which you'll find in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 7 kilometres to the south of Guadarrama. If you'd like to spend a few nights in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, be sure to check out the Hotel Florida and El Escorial Victoria Palace. 55 kilometres to the northeast of Guadarrama, you'll find Buitrago del Lozoya, home to the Las Posadas del Arroyo and Las Posadas del Nogal. If you're staying in Buitrago del Lozoya, be sure to visit the Picasso Museum and Buitrago City Walls.

If sport is what you love, make the time to visit The Magic Box, which is 50 kilometres to the southeast of Guadarrama. Sleep close to the action at the Hotel Ganivet or the HRC Hotel.

Located 50 kilometres from Guadarrama is Barajas Airport. Stay nearby at the TRYP Madrid Alcalá 611 Hotel or the NH Villa de Coslada.