Madrid Centro Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.
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.
Plaza de Santa Ana
You can find out about the history of Madrid when you stop by Plaza de Santa Ana. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Spanish Cooking Class: Paella, Tapas & Sangria in Madrid
Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing
Royal Palace Madrid Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
Top hotels in Madrid Centro
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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.
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 Pedro Zerolo. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
Justicia
While you're in Justicia, take in top sights like Gran Via or Plaza de Chueca, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chueca Station or Banco de Espana Station.
Palacio
While you're in Palacio, take in top sights like Gran Via or Royal Palace of Madrid, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Opera Station or Santo Domingo Station.
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Hotels Near Madrid Centro, Madrid
- Salamanca Hotels
- Retiro Hotels
- Sol Hotels
- Chamberí Hotels
- Atocha Hotels
- Malasaña Hotels
- Chueca Hotels
- Arganzuela Hotels
- Cortes Hotels
- Recoletos Hotels
- Palacio Hotels
- Justicia Hotels
- Embajadores Hotels
- Barrio de las Letras Hotels
- Moncloa-Aravaca Hotels
- Latina Hotels
- Jerónimos Hotels
- Moncloa - Arguelles Hotels
- Literary Quarter Hotels
- Huertas Hotels