El Plantío Travel Guide
Madrid
Visit El Plantío
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.
Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
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.
Parque Warner Madrid
Enjoy the rides and games at Parque Warner Madrid and find out why this is a popular theme park in San Martin de la Vega. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Things to do
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Madrid: Santiago Bernabéu and Real Madrid Guided tour
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Top hotels in El Plantío
Hotel101- Madrid
"It’s great for staying by the airport , but there is NOTHING around it… and takes 30+ mins to get to Madrid city. Sheets were a little scratchy and the free shuttle to the airport takes forever and they cram you in."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
"O hotel é muito bem localizado e possui comodidades, como uma máquina de café, expresso, dentre outras bebidas quentes na recepção. Há estacionamento pago em frente ao hotel. As roupas de cama são muito boas e o quarto silencioso."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Emperador
"My room was very small The air condition took about 6 hrs to move from 24.5 to 21C The kitchen smell came directly into my room in the morning. It was not very great It is very centrally located, however and in a very lovely area Be aware of the room sizes when booking. A lot of times, one takes ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Regina
"This was a wonderful hotel. I highly recommend it to anyone"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hotel Chamartin The One
"Very good and clean hotel in a convenient location. The room was newly refurbished. The only negative thing was that at night it was complicated to enter the hotel due to the station being closed. The only access is via a side carpark, not well signaled."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
"La ubicación es muy buena, podíamos ir caminando, en metro o Uber a cualquier parte de manera fácil."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in El Plantío
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.
Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and El Jardin de Serrano. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
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.
Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding 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.
