Madrid Centro Travel Guide

Madrid

Madrid Centro
Madrid Centro
Madrid Centro
Madrid Centro
Madrid Centro

Popular places to visit

Gran Via which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and landscape views

Gran Via

4/5(413 reviews)

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

Gran Via
Puerta del Sol

Puerta del Sol

4/5(419 reviews)

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.

Puerta del Sol
Plaza Mayor featuring an administrative building, a monument and heritage architecture

Plaza Mayor

4.5/5(572 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.

Plaza Mayor
Royal Palace showing a city, château or palace and heritage architecture

Royal Palace of Madrid

4.5/5(463 reviews)

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

Royal Palace of Madrid
Reina Sofia Museum which includes a square or plaza and modern architecture as well as a large group of people

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

4.5/5(242 reviews)

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.

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Madrid showing a city, heritage architecture and night scenes

Plaza de Santa Ana

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Madrid when you stop by Plaza de Santa Ana. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.

Plaza de Santa Ana

Things to do

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

£24
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Red double-decker hop-on hop-off bus in Madrid

Madrid City Tour

£20
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

£27
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance

Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance

£25
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance
Big Bus Madrid Panoramic Open-top Bus Tour

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

£21
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour

From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour

£43
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
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Top hotels in Madrid Centro

Hotel Emperador
Hotel Emperador
4 out of 5
Gran Via 53, Madrid, Madrid
The price is £193 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
£193
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,591 reviews)
"Nice hotel - upscale with great location. Great security, very helpful staff. Breakfast buffet was very lovely as well as rooftop bar and restaurant. Downside was that it was noisy. They had a banquet in the hotel and we could hear percussive music that didn't stop until 12:30 am. Also there was ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Hotel Emperador
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Riu Plaza España
4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is £177 per night from 18 May to 19 May
£177
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,064 reviews)
"Rating of 4"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Barceló Torre de Madrid
5 out of 5
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is £245 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£245
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,792 reviews)
"Our stay was short but I wish we stayed longer! The hotel is beautiful and the we had a fantastic reception from Lucia! Very friendly, welcoming, kind and helpful. We stayed in a Premium room, which was very spacious throughout and impeccably clean. The location is great and the hotel is stylish ..."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Barceló Torre de Madrid
Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
4 out of 5
Calle Serrano Jover 3, Madrid, Madrid
The price is £149 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£149
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,232 reviews)
"Overall stay was good staff good area good and walkable to city centre"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
Hotel Regina
Hotel Regina
4 out of 5
Alcala 19, Madrid, Madrid
The price is £281 per night from 18 May to 19 May
£281
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,055 reviews)
"Modern, luxurious and very cozy hotel amazingly located for anyone visiting Madrid, especially for the first time. Walking distance to shops, Km Zero, restaurants and Retiro Park as well as Prado and Reina Sofia Museums, Puerta Alcala. The staff is super friendly and very professional. Always ready ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Hotel Regina
Room Mate Macarena - Gran Vía
Room Mate Macarena - Gran Vía
3 out of 5
Gran Vía 43, Madrid
The price is £194 per night from 18 May to 19 May
£194
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,036 reviews)
"Good."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Room Mate Macarena - Gran Vía
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Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro

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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.

Sol
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Huertas

4.5/5(85 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.

Huertas
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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.

Embajadores
Chueca featuring café lifestyle and a city as well as a large group of people

Chueca

4.5/5(65 area reviews)

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.

Chueca
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Golden Triangle of Art

Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like Prado Museum and CaixaForum Madrid, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.

Golden Triangle of Art
Mercado de San Miguel showing markets, interior views and food

Palacio

While you're in Palacio, take in top sights like Gran Via or Almudena Cathedral, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Opera Station or Santo Domingo Station.

Palacio

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