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) ![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) ## 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 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 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 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 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 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) ![Sobrino de Botin featuring dining out and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532488450/ad64e743-f5ba-489b-8f40-ab9b29adff41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sobrino de Botin Written about by author Ernest Hemingway and visited by artist Francisco de Goya, one of the world’s oldest restaurants has countless stories to tell. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sobrino-De-Botin-Madrid-Centro.d553248621532488450.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 £24 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madrid-city-tour.a168483.activity-details) ![From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5036486/0e870b8a-eec0-4b57-ae7e-218bff13f276.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour £97 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-madrid-3-cities-in-1-day-segovia.a5036486.activity-details) ![Big Bus Madrid Panoramic Open-top Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46260581/5c0074ca-abf7-4129-84c4-6a462f26812b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour £19 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-bus-madrid-hop-on.a46260581.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 £30 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) ![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) ![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) [See all activities in Madrid](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Madrid.d178281.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Austrias ![Hotel Principe Pio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561900/561845/a4505ca8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Principe Pio Cuesta San Vicente 14 Madrid Madrid £93 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Really great location near parks, transit and the royal palace. We used it as our hub for trips to other cities. Staff were really nice even though my Spanish is hardly worth attempting. They were also flexible about storage between our two stays. You could certainly use their breakfast buffet every ... Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=561845&PinnedHotelID=561845&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6356477) ![Grupotel Mayorazgo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54500/54490/35c80e1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grupotel Mayorazgo Flor Baja 3 Madrid Madrid £96 3 Mar - 4 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 helpful staff and the property ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (819 reviews) Great hotel Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=54490&PinnedHotelID=54490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6356477) ![VP Plaza España Design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19220000/19214800/19214736/83b63602_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### VP Plaza España Design Plaza de España, 5 Madrid Madrid £216 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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! (1,000 reviews) everything was perfect. Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=19214736&PinnedHotelID=19214736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6356477) ![Hotel Riu Plaza España](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29350000/29345500/29345493/42fcab3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza España C/ Gran Via, 84 Madrid £132 1 Mar - 2 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! (4,680 reviews) Outstanding service, location and breakfast. Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=29345493&PinnedHotelID=29345493&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6356477) ![Hard Rock Hotel Madrid](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66907000/66906927/f79da699_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hard Rock Hotel Madrid Ronda de Atocha 17 Madrid £158 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,564 reviews) My flight arrived early and I was able to get into my room early, which was fantastic after a red-eye. Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=66906927&PinnedHotelID=66906927&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 £149 1 Mar - 2 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! (2,265 reviews) The two double beds were huge, and the staff was super helpful. Central location. 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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 Puerta del Sol or Gran Via 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(745 area reviews) 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. [](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 Calle de la Princesa 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. 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