Title: Austrias Travel Guide: Best of Austrias, Madrid Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Austrias](https://expedia.co.uk/Austrias-Madrid-Hotels.0-n6356477-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Madrid](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Madrid.d178281.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Madrid](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Madrid.d178281.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Austrias Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Austrias.d6356477.Car-Hire-Guide)[Austrias Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Austrias.d6356477.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Austrias Travel Guide ## Madrid ![plaza de espana madrid spain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356477/a2857d5a-0124-4d00-94b8-fb9ba5dd7eeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Royal palace, Madrid](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248631822337314/ce44b043-cc3a-4ca2-a774-813efe711123.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The beautiful Royal Palace of #Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family in the capital #topmadridphoto #ig_madrid #madridseduce #madridmemola #estaes_madrid #madridtme #ok_madrid #instamadrid #igersmadrid #igersgallerymadrid #ig_madrid_photo #followmadrid #madridmemata #igersmadrid #madridgrafias #inspiramemadrid #madridcity #spain #españa #visitspain #ig_spain #monumentalspain #instaspain #madrid_best_photos #spain_vacations #travelphotography #unlimitedspain #architecture #travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2198/a9de3919-8ad4-4f24-8958-e77fa3e55e94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Royal palace ! We could not take pictures inside, but it was even more impressive.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2198/81c71033-8ae7-4bde-90e1-aff3fde07290.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Royal Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2198/4de6b05c-7706-43d7-b8d7-cb2b9d3e6c55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Austrias Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Madrid travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Madrid.dx178281) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Plaza Mayor featuring an administrative building, a monument and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508457/0450e57c-844a-409a-9603-05f040c90dfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Mayor 4.5/5(578 reviews) This square has seen everything from markets and public celebrations to bullfights and executions. Today you’ll find street performers, artists and plenty of shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Mayor-Madrid-Centro.d508457.Attraction) ![Royal Palace showing a city, château or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501620/d0892926-ccb1-4eaa-885d-d315e9fc82f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Palace of Madrid 4.5/5(467 reviews) Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Palace-Of-Madrid-Madrid-Centro.d501620.Attraction) ![Mercado de San Miguel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6199208/1c3ab30a-ee69-4447-a34b-5ed21f11ffb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Miguel Market 5/5(1 review) Shop for fresh produce, attend a festival or relax with a drink and some tapas at Madrid’s popular marketplace. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Miguel-Market-Madrid-Centro.d6199208.Attraction) ![Almudena Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501633/f703f3c6-3df8-4033-beea-a506f2f8af1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Almudena Cathedral 4.5/5(155 reviews) Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Almudena-Cathedral-Madrid-Centro.d501633.Attraction) ![Plaza de Oriente which includes a park and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066919/286bfdb9-5479-4126-8e42-3ce56d5faa9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza de Oriente 4.5/5(19 reviews) Framed by grand works of architecture and decorated with pretty gardens, this regal square is an oasis of calm within a busy tourist area of Madrid. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-De-Oriente-Madrid.d6066919.Attraction) ![Sabatini Gardens featuring a sunset, a fountain and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219093/00246d96-2491-46bd-9d4a-ad9c0f0f3462.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sabatini Gardens 5/5(1 review) Maze-like hedges, marble sculptures and colorful flower beds adorn this historic royal garden, where the palace’s stables and carriages once lay. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sabatini-Gardens-Madrid.d6219093.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Red double-decker hop-on hop-off bus in Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168483/f2074db6-4e88-40ef-a6fe-b6c97891edae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madrid City Tour Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour £27 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madrid-city-tour-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a168483.activity-details) ![Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/521640/15649e15-4332-4154-b666-a5e962e5c9ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas £31 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madrid-royal-palace-expert-guided-tour-with-optional-tapas.a521640.activity-details) ![Toledo Express](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48686298/29277345-5632-4d8e-ae51-155718087a8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid £24 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/toledo-express-half-day-tour-from-madrid.a48686298.activity-details) ![Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/468045/7da75b3f-9733-455a-a397-2e96c4c3a950.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace £34 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-guided-tour-royal-palace.a468045.activity-details) ![Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/708050/9cc3b94a-5b42-4011-b681-8142a94da7fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid £34 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/essential-flamenco-pure-flamenco-show-in-the-heart-of-madrid.a708050.activity-details) ![Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270586/f61e5084-e313-4096-b8f0-28e72eba4f8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing £109 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paella-cooking-class-in-madrid-with-bottomless-wine-pairing.a45270586.activity-details) [See all activities in Madrid](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Madrid.d178281.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Austrias ![VP Plaza España Design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19220000/19214800/19214736/f849aa3c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### VP Plaza España Design Plaza de España, 5 Madrid Madrid £217 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) No complaints at all. Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=19214736&PinnedHotelID=19214736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6356477) ![The Social Hub Madrid](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78375000/78374904/a719fbcf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Social Hub Madrid Cta. de San Vicente 28 Madrid Madrid £106 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (702 reviews) The food was amazing ! 100 percent excellent Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=78374904&PinnedHotelID=78374904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6356477) ![New Point Madrid Opera](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39640000/39638000/39637955/2f338afa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### New Point Madrid Opera Calle de las Hileras 8 Madrid £241 28 Mar - 29 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (545 reviews) Air con doesn't work. Told to open balcony door, building work next door so constant noise. Room 1E above emergency exit which people use rather than proper exit, door only closes if slammed. Lift doors faulty right outside door to 1E more nise Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=39637955&PinnedHotelID=39637955&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6356477) ![Hotel Riu Plaza España](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29350000/29345500/29345493/af77088a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza España C/ Gran Via, 84 Madrid £151 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,718 reviews) Wonderful hospitality Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=29345493&PinnedHotelID=29345493&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6356477) ![Hotel Regina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1170200/1170158/e8709f28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Regina Alcala 19 Madrid Madrid £152 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,272 reviews) Staff went out of their way to make sure my experience was A+!!! Beautiful hotel! Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1170158&PinnedHotelID=1170158&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6356477) ![Barceló Torre de Madrid](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15380000/15372000/15371941/0feded01_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barceló Torre de Madrid Plaza de España, 18 Madrid £182 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,404 reviews) Great location. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=15371941&PinnedHotelID=15371941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6356477) [See all 6,319 properties in Austrias](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6356477) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Austrias hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6356477&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[24 Mar - 25 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6356477&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6356477&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6356477&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6356477&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6356477&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6356477&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6356477&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Austrias ![Lovely and colorful neighborhood of La Latina is a great place to stay on your trip to Madrid. The area is full of local life, and there are plenty of vibrant Tapas bars to spend the evening in. #LikeALocal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2198/400cd57e-0ae5-4215-a43d-977f13a8a501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio de La Latina While you're in Barrio de La Latina, take in top sights like Royal Basilica of San Francisco el Grande and jump on the metro at La Latina Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madrid-Barrio-De-La-Latina.dx553248635976398138) ![Así pintaba Sol el 31-E, con la Marcha del Cambio - VIII](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248631822337314/b9d6acc4-bdb4-49a1-a652-5e08dee34ede.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sol If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Gran Via or Puerta del Sol and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madrid-Sol.dx553248635977044038) ![Puerta del Sol showing street scenes, a sunset and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6282935/7c7b450a-044c-40c0-bf69-2c376f7bb61d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Madrid Centro 4.5/5(756 area reviews) Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Gran Via and Puerta del Sol, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madrid-Madrid-Centro.dx553248631822337314) ![Malasana which includes a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6355563/3e7bc834-51b3-4308-ba85-589e4d08e7ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Malasaña 4/5(42 area reviews) Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Plaza del Dos de Mayo while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madrid-Malasana.dx6355563) ![El Rastro showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501635/66be92cf-2ec7-461a-b803-88d5df50eade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Embajadores Teatro Nuevo Apolo and El Rastro are top sights in Embajadores, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Lavapies Station or Tirso de Molina Station to see more sights in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madrid-Embajadores.dx553248634838840916) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131859/1a579a68-7de4-4e18-8bee-cc1ea85862e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Huertas 4.5/5(86 area reviews) Congress of Deputies and Plaza de Santa Ana are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Huertas. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and popular shops. 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