Las Matas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Las Matas
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.
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.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!
Activities
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Our pick of the best Las Matas Hotel Deals
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Senator Barajas Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
Hotel Nido Príncipe Pío
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Hotel Regina
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Las Matas
Tetuán
Travellers choose Tetuán for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Tetuan Station or Valdeacederas Station and check out top sights like Cuzco Square.
Chamberí
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Chamberí. If sightseeing is on the list, Calle de la Princesa is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Islas Filipinas Station or Quevedo Station to see more of the area.
Malasaña
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Calle de la Princesa while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
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.
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.
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Plaza Mayor and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.
- Gran Via
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- El Retiro Park
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Prado Museum
- IFEMA
- Madrid Zoo Aquarium
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Riyadh Air Metropolitano
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Jarama Circuit
- Plaza de Cibeles
- San Miguel Market
- Las Rozas Village Outlet
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum