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
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Prado Museum: Ticket & Self-Guided Audio Tour
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Top hotels in Madrid Centro
Hotel Regina
It took them 2.5 hours to prepare the room it’s absolutely ridiculous they just don’t care …:(
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Very friendly and helpful staff, close to the subway and convenient for quick shopping. Easy to get a taxi to and from the airport. Lots of variety for breakfast. Great price range. I absolutely enjoyed my stay and I will be back.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Emperador
The breakfast was great and very diverse, the rooms was very clean and the staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Barceló Torre de Madrid
I love this hotel, is close to everything and also you walk outside and there is a train station to go everywhere. The hotel was very clean, I had a good streets view and the staff was very friendly always happy to help. I took the train to go to the airport, to the Real Madrid stadium and more places ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza
Excelente atención , habitaciones lujosas y espaciosas, muy buena ubicacion
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Hotel Liabeny
Very clean rooms, facility well preserved Service was very good and great area
Reviewed on 2 Nov 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.
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.
Austrias
Travellers to Austrias praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Oriente.
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.
Madrid Centro Travel Guide
Hotels Near Madrid Centro, Madrid
- Sol Hotels
- Salamanca Hotels
- Chueca Hotels
- Malasaña Hotels
- Atocha Hotels
- Chamberí Hotels
- Recoletos Hotels
- Huertas Hotels
- Jerónimos Hotels
- Retiro Hotels
- Golden Triangle of Art Hotels
- Palacio Hotels
- Almagro Hotels
- Arganzuela Hotels
- Barrio de La Latina Hotels
- Embajadores Hotels
- Cortes Hotels
- Palos de la Frontera Hotels
- Justicia Hotels
- Salesas Hotels
