Austrias Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Plaza Mayor
Make your way to Madrid's iconic cobbled square and stroll past artists' stalls, listen to local street musicians, or sit down in the porticos to enjoy a coffee.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!
San Miguel Market
Shop for fresh produce, attend a festival or relax with a drink and some tapas at Madrid’s popular marketplace.
Almudena Cathedral
Madrid’s only cathedral is a definite crowd-pleaser, with a mixed architectural style and breathtaking panorama of the city from its viewing platform.
Plaza de Oriente
Framed by grand works of architecture and decorated with pretty gardens, this regal square is an oasis of calm within a busy tourist area of Madrid.
Plaza de la Villa
Admire the beautifully preserved historic buildings that line this charming square in the heart of Madrid.
Activities
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Skip-the-Line Access and Guided Visit to Prado Museum
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Our pick of the best Austrias Hotel Deals
The Social Hub Madrid
The accommodation was perfect. Spacious room with a large bed, quiet and ac available. The staff were super helpful and the accommodation was very central - handy for metro and main sites / Madrid centro
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
VP Plaza España Design
The hotel was amazing, the staff was so helpful, breakfast was great and the spa was very relaxing. Close to everything- clean and quiet. Would stay here again while in Madrid a thousand times over.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
THE BREKFAST WAS AWSOME :)
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
Very helpful staff and the breakfast was amazing with plenty of choice. Rooms very clean and hotel also very clean. Well situated for the Metro (O’Donnell or Goya) and a short distance to the Retiro gardens. Easy to get to from the airport on Bus 203 (5 Euro per person when we took it). Lots of places ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Regina
Perfect location , the room is big and clean, i will go back forsure
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Clean room, Great staff.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Austrias
Barrio de La Latina
While you're in Barrio de La Latina, take in top sights like Royal Basilica of San Francisco el Grande and jump on the metro at La Latina Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
Malasaña
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or San Placido Monastery while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
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.
