Madrid Centro Travel Guide
Madrid
Visit Madrid Centro
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.
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.
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
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Madrid: Prado Museum with Optonal Tapas or E-bike Tour
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Top hotels in Madrid Centro
Hotel Riu Plaza España
"A magnificent experience."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Regina
"The staff were extremely helpful and very friendly. The property was very clean. And the location was central to everything. I would recommend this hotel. My only complaint was with the bathroom. Although the bathroom and the shower were both spacious, the shower door did not close properly which ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Live It Gran Via
"It is bit noisy place, I had to change my room and pay more of course."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Emperador
"Beautiful property in the heart of the city!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
"Great location, wonderful breakfast"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid
"The worst experience, noisy hotel and you can’t even sleep, dirty washrooms and nobody in the hotel can speak English , also in the room you can smell bad like washroom they did not have even a manager. Lottts of problem , drainage in the shower was not working . Good location but worst hotel ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
