Recoletos Travel Guide

Madrid

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A historic cathedral with a prominent dome and bell tower, surrounded by modern buildings and a busy street with cars and delivery trucks.
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A city square with a central fountain, surrounded by manicured gardens and historic buildings.
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Plaza de Colon

8.8/10 (33 reviews)
See two distinctive monuments honoring Christopher Columbus and then spend the rest of the day discovering the sights and sounds of the busy Paseo de la Castellana.
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Things to do

Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

฿1,342
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

฿1,884
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

฿1,491
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Skip-the-Line Royal Palace Tour

Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide

฿1,416
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included

Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included

฿1,917
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

฿795
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
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Where to stay in Recoletos

Find the best Recoletos areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Madrid Centro

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Gran Via and Puerta del Sol, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.

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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.

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Salamanca

Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and La Caixa Foundation. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.

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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.

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Malasaña

Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Liria Palace while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.

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