La Avanzada - La Cueva Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Gran Via showing a city, landscape views and street scenes

Gran Via

4.5/5(54 reviews)

Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.

Gran Via
Bernabéu Stadium

Bernabéu Stadium

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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.

Bernabéu Stadium
Puerta del Sol

Puerta del Sol

4/5(64 reviews)

Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.

Puerta del Sol
Plaza Mayor showing a square or plaza, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Plaza Mayor

4.5/5(93 reviews)

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.

Plaza Mayor
El Retiro Park which includes a garden

El Retiro Park

4.5/5(71 reviews)

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.

El Retiro Park
Royal Palace showing a castle, a city and a park

Royal Palace of Madrid

4.5/5(89 reviews)

Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!

Royal Palace of Madrid

Activities

Red double-decker hop-on hop-off bus in Madrid

Madrid City Tour

AU$42
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour
Big Bus Madrid Panoramic Open-top Bus Tour

Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

AU$40
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance

Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance

AU$51
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

AU$56
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

AU$62
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid

Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid

AU$69
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
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Our pick of the best La Avanzada - La Cueva Hotel Deals

Hard Rock Hotel Madrid

Hard Rock Hotel Madrid

4.5 out of 5
Ronda de Atocha 17, Madrid
The price is AU$375 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$375
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,269 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff! The rooms are a bit small. All the amenities were perfect. The only issue we had was with the toilet. It broke 3 times during our 6 day stay. When called in, a maintenance person came quickly to repair. The roof top bar has an incredible view of the sunsets - would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is AU$338 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$338
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,398 reviews)
"No great views"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Latroupe Prado

Latroupe Prado

3 out of 5
Paseo de las Delicias 1, Madrid
Fully refundable
The price is AU$240 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$240
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Prado Museum and El Retiro Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (254 reviews)
Madrid stay
"Great location next to train station and walking distance to Prado Museum, parks and Madrid centre area. Hotel located on very busy main streets so quite noisy as well as construction to train station."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Latroupe Prado
Hostal Madrid Atocha

Hostal Madrid Atocha

2 out of 5
Calle Mezquite 5B, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$143 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$143
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hostal in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,069 reviews)
"Nice and clean many restaurants and metro station is close to the hotel recommended"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hostal Madrid Atocha
Hotel Liabeny

Hotel Liabeny

4 out of 5
Calle de la Salud 3, Madrid
The price is AU$301 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$301
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,442 reviews)
"I stayed for a business trip. The hotel is in a great location. Taxi rank outside and a couple of minutes walk from Sol train station. I was lucky that my room was ready for me upon arriving earlier than check-in time. You are in the middle of everything from shopping to bars and restaurants. Room ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Liabeny
Barceló Torre de Madrid

Barceló Torre de Madrid

5 out of 5
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is AU$396 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$396
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,185 reviews)
"Amazing location, spacious room, nice amenities."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Barceló Torre de Madrid
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Other neighbourhoods around La Avanzada - La Cueva

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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.

Barrio de La Latina
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Lavapiés

Lavapiés is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and El Rastro. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Lavapies Station or Embajadores Station.

Lavapiés
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Embajadores

El Rastro and Puerta de Toledo 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.

Embajadores
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Atocha

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Atocha, you might enjoy attractions like Atocha Station Memorial and Paseo del Arte. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Mendez alvaro Station to see more of the city.

Atocha
Mercado de San Miguel showing markets, interior views and food

Palacio

While you're in Palacio, take in top sights like Gran Via or Almudena Cathedral, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Opera Station or Santo Domingo Station.

Palacio
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Golden Triangle of Art

Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like Prado Museum and Paseo del Prado, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.

Golden Triangle of Art

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