Madrid Centro Travel Guide
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
Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.
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!
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Journey by means of modern art through the key political and social moments of recent times.
Plaza de Santa Ana
You can find out about the history of Madrid when you stop by Plaza de Santa Ana. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Madrid City Tour - Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Madrid Tour with Skip-the-Line Royal Palace and Prado Museum
Spanish Cooking Class: Paella, Tapas & Sangria in Madrid
Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing
Royal Palace Madrid Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
Avila with Walls & Segovia with Alcazar - Full Day Tour from Madrid
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Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Gran Via and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.
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.
Embajadores
Teatro Nuevo Apolo and El Rastro are top sights in Embajadores, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Lavapies Station or Tirso de Molina Station to see more sights in the area.
Chueca
If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Pedro Zerolo. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
Justicia
While you're in Justicia, take in top sights like Gran Via or Plaza de Chueca, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chueca Station or Banco de Espana Station.
Palacio
While you're in Palacio, take in top sights like Gran Via or Royal Palace of Madrid, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Opera Station or Santo Domingo Station.
What kind of hotels are in Madrid Centro?
Are there hotels near Madrid Centro?
- Salamanca Hotels
- Retiro Hotels
- Sol Hotels
- Atocha Hotels
- Chamberí Hotels
- Malasaña Hotels
- Arganzuela Hotels
- Chueca Hotels
- Cortes Hotels
- Recoletos Hotels
- Palacio Hotels
- Justicia Hotels
- Embajadores Hotels
- Barrio de las Letras Hotels
- Moncloa-Aravaca Hotels
- Latina Hotels
- Jerónimos Hotels
- Lavapiés Hotels
- Moncloa - Arguelles Hotels
- Literary Quarter Hotels