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.
Puerta del Sol
Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.
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.
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.
Parque Warner Madrid
Enjoy the rides and games at Parque Warner Madrid and find out why this is a popular theme park in San Martin de la Vega. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
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
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included
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
Hotel Riu Plaza España
The hotel has wonderful views of the City, however, the service by the staff is awful.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
Amazing rooms! Clean, big and comfortable. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Location is superb! Walking distance to the park and shopping!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Regina
Central location, great restaurant. The very best breakfast - ever
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Clean room, only annoying thing was that the thermostat was v bright and right opposite the bed. Also, no window to the
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Like a second home
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Emperador
Room has strong smell ( perfume ) first day then second day it was musty smell . When showering the water flood out had to use towels to stop the water .
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Las Matas
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.
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.
Malasaña
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or San Placido Monastery while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
Austrias
Travellers to Austrias praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Oriente.
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.
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.
