Goya Travel Guide
Madrid

Popular places to visit

Movistar Arena
Catch an event at Movistar Arena during your trip to Madrid. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.

Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.

Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.

Puerta del Sol
Stand at the very center of Madrid and feel the buzz as thousands of people meet and greet before a night out, gather for protests, or start out on a tour of the city.

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.

National Prado Museum
An art museum to rival the Louvre or the British National Gallery, this is the place to see some of the finest art Europe has to offer.
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 Goya

Novotel Madrid Center
the best breakfast, the room pretty clean
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Excellent breakfast and bar was great
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Chamartin The One
Nice room With big beds, quiet and comfortable, breakfast was plenty and reasonably priced
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

Senator Barajas Hotel
Spacious room, nice large en-suite, kettle in the room for tea/coffee / 2 large complimentary bottles of water in the fridge Good breakfast selection and very helpful staff
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Goya

Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like National Archaeological Museum.

Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and La Caixa Foundation. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.

Retiro
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Retiro. You can visit top attractions like National Prado Museum and Glass Palace, and jump on the metro at Sainz de Baranda Station or Conde de Casal Station to see more of the city.

Jerónimos
Take time in Jerónimos to visit attractions like National Prado Museum and Glass Palace. You might also appreciate the interesting museums, and you can hop on the metro at Atocha Renfe Station to see more of the city.

Chueca
If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Chueca. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
