Cortes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Paseo del Prado
Immerse yourself in culture as you spend a day exploring the many art galleries scattered along this charming, leafy boulevard.
Plaza de Santa Ana
You can find out about the history of Madrid when you stop by Plaza de Santa Ana. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
Once one of the largest private collections of art in the world, this museum will take you on a journey of creation from the 13th century right through to the 20th.
Fountain of Neptune
Snap photos of this emblematic fountain, which represents a mythological Greek god and is the perfect complement to the resplendent buildings of the Paseo del Prado.
Círculo de Bellas Artes
The rooftop terrace has stunning vistas of central Madrid, while the interior is a hub of the arts, from music and poetry events to lectures and science exhibits.
CaixaForum Madrid
Check out the exhibits on art, music and poetry at this former power station, now a futuristic hub of innovation and art.
Activities
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Our pick of the best Cortes Hotel Deals
Radisson RED Madrid
It is well located for a visit to the Reina Sofia and the Prato. There are a lot of staff but they do not seem well organized or effective as a team. A few were quite helpful. One was out and out rude. The breakfast is quite standard but the coffee machines malfunction regularly. The decor is strange, ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Far Home Atocha
I really enjoyed staying. Clean, good staff and location.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Gran Hotel Inglés - The Leading Hotels of the World
Property is nice, but old and not that renovated location is good but not great, service is also good but not great
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Breakfast was great. Salad, fruit, eggs, was what i ate but they had meat, cheese, beans. Fresh and delicious. I looked forward to breakfast every morning. Service was efficient
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
Great location for food and short walk to Retiro park. Also, a short walk shopping center.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Regina
Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cortes
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.
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.
Golden Triangle of Art
Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like National Prado Museum and CaixaForum Madrid, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.
Madrid Centro
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and Gran Via, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
