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 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 culturally rich area.
Things to do
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Madrid: Zoo Aquarium Madrid Ticket
Toledo City Tour & Winery Experience with Wine Tasting from Madrid
Top hotels in Madrid Centro
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Great place and location close to gran via and major interesting places to visit
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Regina
Great room and location ! Breakfast was
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Emperador
Small room clean good breakfast and price
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
We greatly enjoyed ourl stay. Excellent staff The hotel benefits from not being a chain showed in so many individual designs. Breakfast was in a light airy room with a large choice of foods. The bar is a fun place to hang out. The pool was a touch cool but was beautifully clean. From welcome to departure, ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Live It Gran Via
There was no heater in the room, no blanket.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
SLEEP’N Atocha – B Corp Certified
The room was clean and functional. It was a bit smaller that what I perceived from the pictures but it accommodated all of my needs. The shower was bigger that I had hoped for so that was a plus. The reading area in the lobby area was great! Since I checked in online I got free drinks and that was ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro
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.
Huertas
Plaza de Santa Ana and Plaza de Canalejas 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 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.
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.
