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.

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.

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.

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 City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

Salamanca & Ávila Full-Day Tour + Cathedral & Medieval Wall Tickets

Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid

Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Top hotels in Madrid Centro

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Best place to stay in Madrid
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Hotel Regina
Beautiful stylish hotel. Rooms are exceptional. We had interconnecting rooms for our family. Rooms were large and fantastic interior design. Everything was in pristine condition and very clean. Staff were very professional and friendly. They were very helpful making suggestions for day trips and ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Barceló Torre de Madrid
Amaing place to stay. Location is great, right next to Gran Via for great food and shopping as well as the Metro for easy travel.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Hotel Emperador
Muy buena ubicación, excelente atención , desayuno impecable
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Live It Gran Via
The rooms were clean and the staff were helpful. However, one downside was the lack of luggage storage. I had a two-hour wait before my flight, and it would have been very convenient to leave my luggage securely at the hotel during that time. It’s a shame, as having this option would greatly benefit ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Hotel Porcel Ganivet
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Reviewed on 5 Apr 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.

Barrio de las Letras
Known for its fantastic nightlife and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Barrio de las Letras. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and National Prado Museum, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Anton Martin Station to see more of the city.

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.

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.
