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.
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 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.
Things to do
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Madrid Local Tapas & Wine tour with Drinks & Rooftop Views
Top hotels in Madrid Centro
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Air conditioning only functions to warm the room but not to cool it down. In March, our 25th story room was too hot for my wife to sleep comfortably. Summer may be hard to bear for some. All night parties on the roof also kept us up at night due to noise. We had our windows open for temperature regulation ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hotel Regina
Great location. Very modern and spacious. First class breakfast selections.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
This hotel is exceptional. It has amazing amenities and absolutely helpful and accommodating staff!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Emperador
Divino este hotel el personal increíble
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Live It Gran Via
Ok
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Gran View Apartments
Will come back again
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Gran Via or Puerta del Sol 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.
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 San Anton Market. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
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.
