Preciados Street

To feel the real pulse of Madrid, pull on some comfortable shoes and explore nearby areas such as Chueca, Gran Via, and Madrid.

Prado Museum, one of the more famous tourist attractions in the country is only less than 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) to the southeast.

To better understand Madrid, head to one of its museums and theaters. Explore, admire and be amazed in the variety of museums which include Crystal Palace, the Museum of Natural Sciences and the Reina Sofia Museum. To catch home-grown and touring acts, spend an evening at the Royal Theatre, the Teatro de la Zarzuela and Joy Madrid, one of the region’s most popular concert venues. Head to the Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo, Annta Gallery and the Antonio Machon Gallery, to get your fix of art.

If you are into nature, visit some of the nearby green spaces. These are great places to relax. If you’d like to spend some time in a little nature check out the El Retiro Park and the Royal Botanical Garden.

Madrid has a number of interesting attractions such as the Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Plaza de Espana. To learn more about the local historic attractions, be sure to check out the Gate of Toledo. Admire some of the holy places such as the San Isidro Church. Enjoy the atmosphere and gain a deeper understanding of the religious history of the area.

Some of the best golf courses around include the Green Canal Golf. Grab your favourite driver and hit the fairways.

Grab your credit card and head to El Rastro, the Mercado de San Miguel and the San Anton Market for a satisfying dose of retail therapy.

Finding somewhere comfortable to stay close to the Preciados Street area is a breeze. For a good night’s sleep it’s hard to go past the Hotel Atlantico Madrid, the Regina, and the popular Hotel Liabeny.