Do I need to print my ticket, or is my phone enough?

A mobile ticket on your phone is perfectly fine. You can also print it if you prefer — either format is accepted at the admissions desk.

When is admission free?

Entry is free on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00–8:00 PM (April to September) and from 3:00–6:00 PM (October to March). No ticket is required during these hours.

Is El Escorial accessible for visitors with disabilities?

Disabled visitors accompanied by a carer are admitted free of charge and do not need a ticket. For specific accessibility facilities within the complex, check the official monastery website before your visit.

What are the opening hours?

Opening hours vary by season. Check the official El Escorial website for up-to-date times before you travel. Note that last admission is one hour before closing.

How far is El Escorial from central Madrid, and how do I get there?

San Lorenzo de El Escorial is roughly 50 km north-west of Madrid — about an hour by regional train (Cercanías line C-8a from Atocha or Chamartín) or by bus from Moncloa station. Transport is not included in this ticket.

Is this ticket suitable for children?

Yes. Children under 5 enter free with no ticket needed. Older children will need a standard admission ticket unless another concession applies.

San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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Duration

2 hours

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

Why book with us

Instant confirmation — your ticket arrives immediately, ready to use on your phone
Digital PDF guide to royal Madrid included at no extra cost
Free afternoon entry slots on Wednesdays and Thursdays if you prefer to visit without a pre-booked ticket
Children under 5 enter free, with no ticket required
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What's included

General admission to the Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Exclusive digital PDF guide to royal sites in and around Madrid

Not included

Transport to and from San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Food, drinks, and personal expenses

Audio guide (available separately on site)

How to redeem

Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo del Escorial, Av Juan de Borbón y Battemberg, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain

Head directly to the monastery entrance on Avenida Juan de Borbón y Battemberg. Present your mobile ticket or printed confirmation at the admissions desk. Children under 5 do not need a ticket — simply present them at the entrance.

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What to bring

Your mobile ticket or printed confirmation
Valid ID for any concession or free-entry categories
Documentation if claiming jobseeker or disability carer admission

Know before you go

Free admission is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays during designated afternoon hours (seasonal times apply).

Children under 5, jobseekers with valid documentation, and disabled visitors with a carer all enter free with no ticket required.

The site is large — comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.

Photography rules may apply in certain areas of the monastery; follow on-site signage.

San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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