Austrias Travel Guide
Madrid





Popular places to visit

Plaza Mayor
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.

Royal Palace of Madrid
Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

San Miguel Market
Shop for fresh produce, attend a festival or relax with a drink and some tapas at Madrid’s popular marketplace.

Almudena Cathedral
Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral.

Plaza de Oriente
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.

City Hall
Admire the architecture of Madrid’s old town hall or go for a tour of the interior to see where councilors ran the city for more than 300 years.
Things to do

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Top hotels in Austrias

The Social Hub Madrid
Well-located, near the palacio. Staff was friendly and helpful! The (free) laundry room definitely came in handy during our Euro trip. Breakfast was good, too.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

VP Plaza España Design
Clean room, well located. We did not eat at the hotel so cannot comment on the food. Staff was very helpful. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Breakfast was great. Salad, fruit, eggs, was what i ate but they had meat, cheese, beans. Fresh and delicious. I looked forward to breakfast every morning. Service was efficient
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Novotel Madrid Center
Overall, my stay at the property was great. First the good things, the location is good close to most of the major attractions. The rooms are very nice. The breakfast buffet is amazing and the food in the restaurant is as good as any of the restaurants in the city, there was only two things that ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Hotel Regina
Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Live It Gran Via
16 hour without water , bedbugs in the mattress
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Austrias

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.

Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Gran Via and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.

Madrid Centro
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and Gran Via, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.

Barrio de las Letras
Known for its fantastic nightlife and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Barrio de las Letras. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and National Prado Museum, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Anton Martin Station to see more of the city.

Malasaña
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Calle de la Princesa while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.

Huertas
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.
