Lounge Frog guide
Altitude Lounge vs Sala VIP Cibeles
Sala VIP Cibeles is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.7/5 for Altitude Lounge. Altitude Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar. Both are in Terminal 1 at MAD. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Altitude Lounge | Sala VIP Cibeles |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Space | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Food | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 1.0/5 | Not rated |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | B26 |
| Hours | 12 AM – 12 AM daily | Open 24 hours |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 1 | 2 |
| Guests | Paid access only, booked through Aena's VIP services portal (standard pass: 4 hours). | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Altitude Lounge
- None
- Only Sala VIP Cibeles
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, Altitude Lounge or Sala VIP Cibeles?
Sala VIP Cibeles is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.7/5 for Altitude Lounge. Altitude Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar.
Can one membership get me into both Altitude Lounge and Sala VIP Cibeles?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record. Altitude Lounge lists no access program, so entry is by ticket or invitation; Sala VIP Cibeles admits through DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass.
Are Altitude Lounge and Sala VIP Cibeles in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas.
Which has showers, Altitude Lounge or Sala VIP Cibeles?
Altitude Lounge has 1 shower; Sala VIP Cibeles has 2 showers.