Cortes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Paseo del Prado
Immerse yourself in culture as you spend a day exploring the many art galleries scattered along this charming, leafy boulevard.
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.
CaixaForum Madrid
Check out the exhibits on art, music and poetry at this former power station, now a futuristic hub of innovation and art.
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.
Activities
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Madrid: Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Cortes Hotel Deals
Radisson RED Madrid
Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Gran Hotel Inglés - The Leading Hotels of the World
The staff could not be nicer to you. A real 5 star hotel with many exquisite touches.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
Nice rooms which have been recently refurbished. Lovely breakfast and despite being a large hotel, you feel like its an intimate setting.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
NH Madrid Nacional
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Far Home Atocha
Clean rooms and located near shops and transportation
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Catalonia Atocha
Great breakfast. Fine room. As a geologist, I especially appreciated the serpentinite tiles in the shower room :-)
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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.
Golden Triangle of Art
Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like 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.
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.
