Day trip

Monastery of El Escorial

El Escorial, Madrid

Address
Avenida de Juan de Borbón y Battenberg s/n, San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hours
Tue to Sun
10:00 to 18:00
Mon
Closed

October to March Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00, April to September 10:00 to 19:00. Gardens in summer 10:00 to 20:00. Basic ticket 14 euros, reduced 7 euros. Patrimonio Nacional lists closing dates.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

A stone courtyard of the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Photo: Daquella manera / Flickr (CC0 1.0)

A royal monastery and palace on the slope of Monte Abantos in the Sierra de Guadarrama, about 50 kilometres from Madrid. It is the main attraction of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

Cost €€
Time needed Half a day
Best time Morning
Rainy day

Insider tip

Entry is free on Wednesdays and Sundays 15:00 to 18:00 from October to March and 15:00 to 19:00 from April to September. Admission ends 1 hour 15 minutes before closing.

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Nearby

Fábrica de la Luz, Cercedilla Day trip · 18.3 km away A hydroelectric plant opened in 1925 on the town's own initiative, now an interpretation centre for hydropower. Ski Museum, Cercedilla Day trip · 18.6 km away The Museo del Esquí Paquito Fernández Ochoa, opened in 2009 in a building in the centre of Cercedilla. El Pardo Royal Palace Day trip · 32.3 km away A royal palace in the El Pardo forest, built on the site of a small castle raised by Henry III and Henry IV in the 14th century. Dehesa de la Villa Park · 38.2 km away A large green area in the north-west of the city beside the university city, kept largely in its natural state. Costume Museum Museum · 39.1 km away A museum of clothing and fashion history on Avenida de Juan de Herrera, opened in 2004. Faro de Moncloa Viewing Tower Viewpoint · 39.3 km away A 92-metre tower in the university city with a panoramic lift to a viewing gallery.

Good to know

What is the address of Monastery of El Escorial?
Avenida de Juan de Borbón y Battenberg s/n, San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
What are the opening hours of Monastery of El Escorial?
Tue to Sun 10:00 to 18:00; Closed Mon. October to March Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00, April to September 10:00 to 19:00. Gardens in summer 10:00 to 20:00. Basic ticket 14 euros, reduced 7 euros. Patrimonio Nacional lists closing dates.
How long do you need at Monastery of El Escorial?
Plan for half a day.
When is the best time to visit Monastery of El Escorial?
Morning.

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