Colina Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
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!
El Retiro Park
Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.
Activities
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Colina Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Everything was excellent, all the staff we spoke to were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were spotless and was really impressed with the size of the room, also had a great view of the plaza. Great choice of breakfast options. Good location, metro right outside. All in all a very comfortable ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hotel Regina
Yes
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel Emperador
everything was great especially my room and concierge desk
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hostal Madrid Atocha
Excellent
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Beautiful! Excellent service
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Novotel Madrid Center
The hotel was fine. Two quibbles- The room was cold and the heat didn't come on the day we were there. Called the front desk and they said it takes 10-20 minutes to come on, which makes no sense given any type of HVAC system they could have that I know of. Second, the lighting in the bar area was ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Colina
Chamartín
Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Bernabéu Stadium.
Almagro
While you're in Almagro, take in top sights like Sorolla Museum or Paseo de la Castellana, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ruben Dario Station or Gregorio Maranon Station.
Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and Golden Mile. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like National Archaeological Museum.
Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
