Golden Triangle of Art Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
With some of Spain’s foremost modern and contemporary artworks and a collection that ranks among the world’s finest, this is a museum art lovers won’t want to miss.

Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
This is one of Madrid’s three great art museums, the place to see masterpieces from the 13th through the 20th century.

Fountain of Neptune
Snap photos of this emblematic fountain, which represents a mythological Greek god and is the perfect complement to the resplendent buildings of the Paseo del Prado.

Plaza del Emperador Carlos V
Learn about the local history of Madrid when you spend time at Plaza del Emperador Carlos V. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

CaixaForum Madrid
Check out the exhibits on art, music and poetry at this former power station, now a futuristic hub of innovation and art.

Plaza de Canovas del Castillo
Take photos at the iconic Fountain of Neptune before exploring the treasure trove of historic sites and gorgeous buildings that surround this famous Madrid square.
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 Golden Triangle of Art

SLEEP’N Atocha – B Corp Certified
Excelente localización, staff inmejorable, habitación pequeña pero con todo lo indispensable durante la estadía.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Radisson RED Madrid
It is well located for a visit to the Reina Sofia and the Prato. There are a lot of staff but they do not seem well organized or effective as a team. A few were quite helpful. One was out and out rude. The breakfast is quite standard but the coffee machines malfunction regularly. The decor is strange, ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Excellent menu. The staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Novotel Madrid Center
On brand, efficient, pleasant staff, responsive when issues arose. We didn't do breakfast here as we generally like to try licsl restaurants in cities. Only gripes: dofa bed not very comfy (even for a sofa bed) and pool wasn't open - understandable because it was April and even public pools weren't ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Regina
Spacious and modern room. Great staff very welcoming and helpful. Nice air conditioning. My room also has a Dyson hair dryer. Located in a very convenient location. Walkable distance to mostly all tourist attraction in downtown Madrid. Will consider to stay here again for the next Madrid visit
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

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