Madrid Centro Travel Guide

Name: Hotel Emperador
Price range: £181
Rating: 9.2

Madrid

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Popular places to visit

Gran Via

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

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.

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.

Royal Palace of Madrid

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

Plaza de España - Princesa

See Madrid’s most iconic skyscrapers and admire the monument to Miguel de Cervantes in one of the city’s most important squares.

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.

Things to do

Red double-decker hop-on hop-off bus in Madrid

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

£27

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Statue in front of the Museo del Prado the main Spanish national art museum in Madrid

Madrid: Prado Museum with Optonal Tapas or E-bike Tour

£34

per adult

82% of travellers recommend

Big Bus Madrid Panoramic Open-top Bus Tour

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

£18

per adult

82% of travellers recommend

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

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

£31

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

£34

per adult

82% of travellers recommend

Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid

£24

per adult

84% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Madrid Centro

Hotel Riu Plaza España

C/ Gran Via, 84 Madrid

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£191

3 May - 4 May

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! (4,768 reviews)

The ultimate location for tourist attractions. We had a view of the Palace from our window! All the staff was great, but no one was more friendly than the door men. The rooftop bar surpassed my already high expectations in every way. Since we were guests, we got a table right away instead of waiting ...

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Hotel Regina

Alcala 19 Madrid Madrid

£252

26 Apr - 27 Apr

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! (2,294 reviews)

Everything including the breakfast was just excellent

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Live It Gran Via

Calle Gran Vía 36 Madrid

£59

26 Apr - 27 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and housekeeping. Popular attractions Gran Via and Puerta del Sol are located nearby.

7.2/10 Good! (349 reviews)

This is the worst stay of my life. I regret choosing this place. Only did it for location but it was the biggest mistake. The staff is horrible. They came every night nock at my door and force me to stop talking and go to sleep. Literally. The employee overnight in reception is a trans that is a ...

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Barceló Torre de Madrid

Plaza de España, 18 Madrid

£232

26 Apr - 27 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,452 reviews)

Staff were incredibly accommodating and kind. Beautiful location. The pool area is perfect for a midday dip.

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Hotel Quatro Puerta Del Sol

Sevilla 4 Madrid Madrid

£179

26 Apr - 27 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

A wonderful hotel. Friendly staff, great location, ample breakfast. It was right in the heart of everywhere we wanted to go and steps away from a Metro stop.

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Hotel Emperador

Gran Via 53 Madrid Madrid

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£181

3 May - 4 May

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,067 reviews)

Excellent hotel all around! I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro

Sol

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

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.

Huertas

4.5/5(86 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.

Cortes

While you're in Cortes, take in top sights like Gran Via and jump on the metro at Sevilla Station to see more of the city.

Chueca

4.5/5(65 area reviews)

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