Madrid Centro Travel Guide
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.
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: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included
Top hotels in Madrid Centro
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Hotel Regina
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Hotel Liabeny
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá - The Leading Hotels of the World
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Gran View Apartments
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Plaza Mayor and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.
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.
Embajadores
El Rastro and Puerta de Toledo 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.
Golden Triangle of Art
Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like Prado Museum and Paseo del Prado, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.
Palacio
While you're in Palacio, take in top sights like Gran Via or Almudena Cathedral, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Opera Station or Santo Domingo Station.
Hotels Near Madrid Centro, Madrid
- Sol Hotels
- Salamanca Hotels
- Chueca Hotels
- Malasaña Hotels
- Atocha Hotels
- Recoletos Hotels
- Huertas Hotels
- Chamberí Hotels
- Retiro Hotels
- Jerónimos Hotels
- Palacio Hotels
- Golden Triangle of Art Hotels
- Barrio de La Latina Hotels
- Embajadores Hotels
- Cortes Hotels
- Arganzuela Hotels
- Latina Hotels
- Almagro Hotels
- Barrio de las Letras Hotels
- Literary Quarter Hotels