Sol Travel Guide

Madrid

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A crowded square with historic buildings and a large crowd of people.
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Stay near popular Sol attractions

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Puerta del Sol

9.0/10 (21,666 reviews)
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.
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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
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
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance

The Premium Experience at Teatro Flamenco Madrid

฿1,040
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Premium Experience at Teatro Flamenco Madrid
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Top hotels in Sol

Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19 Madrid Madrid
The price is ฿11,242 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿11,242
฿12,366 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,392 reviews)
"Location for the property was Excellent a block away from Puerta del Sol, accross the street from 4 Seasons Hotel, breakfast was fantastic, service excellent, extremelly clean, A/C good"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Hotel Regina
Hotel Liabeny

Hotel Liabeny

4 out of 5
Calle de la Salud 3 Madrid
The price is ฿9,364 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿9,364
฿10,301 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,620 reviews)
"Muy buen hotel y buena atención en todo"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Hotel Liabeny
Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid

Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid

4 out of 5
Gran Vía 29 Madrid
The price is ฿10,005 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿10,005
฿11,006 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,138 reviews)
"Okay it seemed clean and just fine at first glance. The entrance and progression to the reception was not very welcoming but improved once you get to the first floor reception. I got an accessibility room which I am sure I didn't book. Upon the entering the room the temperature was set to 25 degrees, ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid
Anaco Hotel

Anaco Hotel

3 out of 5
Tres Cruces 3 Madrid Madrid
The price is ฿4,181 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,181
฿4,600 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Anaco Hotel
Hotel Europa

Hotel Europa

3 out of 5
Calle Carmen, 4 Madrid Madrid
The price is ฿8,811 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿8,811
฿9,692 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location in Puerta del Sol. Easy access to transportation, restaurants n shops. Friendly staff. Good housekeeping."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Hotel Europa
The Madrid EDITION

The Madrid EDITION

5 out of 5
Plaza de Celenque 2 Madrid
The price is ฿20,053 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿20,053
฿22,059 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Madrid EDITION
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Where to stay in Sol

Find the best Sol 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 Puerta del Sol and Gran Via, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.

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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 Milla de Oro. 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.

A street with colorful storefronts, including one with a mural of a woman and a dress.

Malasaña

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

The entrance to the Biblioteca y Museos Nacionales with ornate iron gates and classical architecture.

Recoletos

Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like Milla de Oro.

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