Azotea del Círculo de Bellas Artes

Seventh-floor rooftop with a 360° view over Gran Vía, the Metrópolis dome and the sierra. There is a small entry fee for the lift, then drinks are rooftop-priced.

Worth it once, at sunset, and genuinely spectacular. Book ahead in summer or arrive at opening.

Cheaper alternative with a similar view: the terrace of the Bellas Artes restaurant one floor down, or the free Las Vistillas mirador across town.