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Hello Madrid!

A vibrant city that combines history, culture and modernity.

Enjoy its museums, its excellent gastronomy and its charming areas.

Recommended hotels

The hotels listed have special rates for event participants. FIAB and BME will not make or arrange reservations.

Hotel Mandarin Oriental Ritz
30% discount on published rate for stays from 15th September to 19th September, 2025
Discount valid until 15.06.2025
Discount code IATA: FIAB 2025
Hotel Urban
5% discount on published rate for stays from 15th September to 20th September, 2025
Discount code: FIAB2025
Hotel Villa Real
5% discount on rate for stays from 15th September to 20th September, 2025
Discount code: FIAB2025
Hotel Meliá
For more information on preferential rates click on the link “More info”

Other hotels near the Palacio de la Bolsa, but without special rates are: Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza, Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII, Mercure Madrid Centro and Radisson Blu Madrid Prado.

Guests Experience Program

Useful information

Entry requirements

Citizens of European Union countries can enter Spain with their national identity card or passport. Third country citizens should check their specific entry requirements.

Transportation

Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 30 minutes from the center of the capital. Transportation available from the airport includes public transportation and different options of private car services (Uber, Cabify, Bolt, Taxi).

Language and time

Spanish is the official and spoken language in Spain. The time in Spain corresponds to Central European Time (UTC+1) in most of its regions, and to Western European Time (UTC+0) in the Canary Islands.

Weather

The average temperature in September in Madrid is between 15 and 26 degrees Celsius.

Dress Code

Business-casual attire is appropriate for all meetings.

Phone

Telephone prefix +34.
There is 5G coverage and free WiFi is available in almost all areas.

Electricity

Plugs operate on alternate current and the supply is 220-230 volts. The plugs are type F.

Currency

Currency: Euro.
The most commonly accepted cards are Visa and MasterCard. Maestro and Amex cards are often accepted. American Express and Diners Club are the least accepted.