What to see in Retiro Park, a short walk from Bingo Odonnell
Retiro Park is a few minutes' walk from Calle O'Donnell. More than one hundred hectares of gardens in the heart of Madrid that have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021.
A royal garden open to everyone
The Retiro began in the 17th century as the garden of the palace Philip IV had built on the edge of the city. Today it is Madrid's great park, and since 2021 it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the Paseo del Prado, under the name «Landscape of Light».
The essentials
- The Great Pond. Hire a rowing boat and row in front of the monument to Alfonso XII.
- The Crystal Palace. Built in 1887 for an exhibition, it now hosts exhibitions by the Reina Sofía Museum.
- The Velázquez Palace. Dating from 1883, also with temporary exhibitions.
- The Rose Garden. In spring, thousands of roses in bloom.
- The Puerta de Alcalá. Just outside the park at Plaza de la Independencia.
Getting there from the venue
Bingo Odonnell is at Calle de O'Donnell 21-23, in the Salamanca district. Walking down Calle O'Donnell you reach the park in about 10 minutes. The nearest metro stations to the venue are O'Donnell and Goya.
A perfect afternoon
A walk in the Retiro, a drink in the neighbourhood and, to finish, a game at Bingo Odonnell, open every day from 12:30 with bingo, slot machines, electronic roulette, sports betting and a restaurant.
Bingo Odonnell is an in-person bingo hall at Calle de O'Donnell, 21-23, Madrid. Open every day from 12:30. Over-18s only, with ID card, NIE or passport. Please gamble responsibly.
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