Madrid Centro
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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.
San Miguel Market
Shop for fresh produce, attend a festival or relax with a drink and some tapas at Madrid’s popular marketplace.
Things to do
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Top hotels in Madrid Centro
Hotel Regina
Stat is Very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Emperador
Impecable
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Nice location, clean rooms
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Barceló Torre de Madrid
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Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Liabeny
Tudo no Liabeny nos deixa à vontade. Os funcionários são muito atenciosos. O café da manhã é excelente; para nós brasileiros, tem uma parte do café que realmente é um almoço completo.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza
Very extensive breakfast options on the buffet. Large room with city view. Quick checkin.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Golden Triangle of Art
Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like CaixaForum Madrid and Prado Museum, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.
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.
Lavapiés
Lavapiés is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Teatro Nuevo Apolo and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Lavapies Station or Embajadores Station.
