Sol Travel Guide

Madrid

A bustling square with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a statue in the center.
A historic building with a clock tower and a statue of a man on horseback.
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A historic building with ornate architecture, featuring columns, balconies, and decorative elements.
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A bustling square with historic buildings, a prominent dome, and people gathered under umbrellas.
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A curved, multi-story building with the name "Schweppes" on its facade.
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Stay near popular Sol attractions

A statue of a bear holding a tree with the inscription "50 AÑOS EN SOL".

Puerta del Sol

9.0/10 (21,666 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.
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Things to do

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

£26
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

£30
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

£26
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Museo del Prado in Madrid

Skip-the-line access to Prado and Reina Sofía Museums

£58
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-line access to Prado and Reina Sofía Museums
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance

Teatro Flamenco Madrid: Live the Flamenco Experience

£23
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Teatro Flamenco Madrid: Live the Flamenco Experience
Madrid: Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

Madrid: Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

£40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk
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Top hotels in Sol

Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19 Madrid Madrid
The price is £188 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£188
per night
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Regina
Hotel Europa

Hotel Europa

3 out of 5
Calle Carmen, 4 Madrid Madrid
The price is £129 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£129
per night
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
"It was beautiful view and the staff was wonderful. I can't wait to come back."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Hotel Europa
Hotel Liabeny

Hotel Liabeny

4 out of 5
Calle de la Salud 3 Madrid
The price is £154 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£154
per night
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,642 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, excellent location friendly staff"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Hotel Liabeny
Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid

Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid

4 out of 5
Gran Vía 29 Madrid
The price is £170 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
£170
per night
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid
SabiaNatura - boutiqueMadrid

SabiaNatura - boutiqueMadrid

Calle Arenal 26 Madrid
Fully refundable
The price is £63 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
£63
per night
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, memory foam beds and housekeeping. Popular attractions Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol are located nearby.
SabiaNatura - boutiqueMadrid
The Madrid EDITION

The Madrid EDITION

5 out of 5
Plaza de Celenque 2 Madrid
The price is £313 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
£313
per night
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (392 reviews)
"This place is very fun to stay at. It's very nice looking, but also very functional. The location is great. The restaurant is amazing - we ate there 2x in 2 days. Breakfast is the best we had in 2.5 weeks of travel. Worth every penny. The staff is so very nice and helpful. The bed is comfortable. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

The Madrid EDITION
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Where to stay in Sol

Find the best Sol areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent tower.

Madrid Centro

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.

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Salamanca

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

A red diamond-shaped sign with "Metro" and a white rectangular sign below it with "Chueca".

Chueca

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.

A street with colorful storefronts, including one with a mural of a woman and a dress.

Malasaña

Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Manuela Malasaña while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.

The entrance to the Biblioteca y Museos Nacionales with ornate iron gates and classical architecture.

Recoletos

Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like Jorge Juan y Santacilia.

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