Madrid Centro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Madrid Centro
Madrid Centro
Madrid Centro
Madrid Centro
Madrid Centro

Popular places to visit

Gran Via showing a city, landscape views and street scenes

Gran Via

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

Gran Via
Puerta del Sol

Puerta del Sol

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

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
Royal Palace showing a castle, a city and a 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!

Royal Palace of Madrid
Almudena Cathedral featuring art, heritage elements and religious elements

Plaza de España - Princesa

Pay homage to Miguel de Cervantes, Spain's most famous writer, or find some shade under a tree and kick back right in the heart of the city centre.

Plaza de España - Princesa
Reina Sofia Museum showing modern architecture and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Journey by means of modern art through the key political and social moments of recent times.

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Activities

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

Madrid City Tour

AU$43
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

AU$57
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
Big Bus Madrid Panoramic Open-top Bus Tour

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

AU$45
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Skip-the-Line Royal Palace Tour

Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide

AU$63
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid

Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid

AU$70
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

AU$70
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
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Our pick of the best Madrid Centro Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is AU$300 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$300
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,230 reviews)
"Bed should be more comfortable, and food options was good"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Barceló Torre de Madrid

Barceló Torre de Madrid

5 out of 5
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is AU$298 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$298
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (1,981 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and accomodating. The area was safe for family with kids. Metro station and bus stop is across the entrance of the hotel. It is right in front of plaza de españa. A lot of restaurants and stores for food options and daily necessities. Breakfast is very good with a lot of options, ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Barceló Torre de Madrid
Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid

Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid

4 out of 5
Calle Serrano Jover 3, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$264 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$264
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,388 reviews)
"Nos encantó nuestra estadía y el hotel está nuevo, con supermercados cerca, así cómo el Metro y buses. Lo único que no nos gustó fue el trato en el bar del hotel. Uno de los bartenders parecía como si no quería servirnos. Fur sumamente desagradable. Fuera de esto, recibimos muy buen trato."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
Hotel Emperador

Hotel Emperador

4 out of 5
Gran Via 53, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$263 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$263
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,707 reviews)
Great hotel, in great location
"Great location, everything seemed ‘20 minutes away’. Very friendly staff, accommodating and a good laugh. Roof top terrace is a sun trap. Tidy spacious rooms, good food and drink offering. Would definitely stay again 😊"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Hotel Emperador
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$300 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$300
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,055 reviews)
"The hotel is nice; lives up to all the good reviews. The room was nice as well; the bed was a bit hard and the two beds to make “one” kind of sucks for a couple because the gap in the middle is uncomfortable. Maybe a plush topper would help? The breakfast was really good and the staff were high class, ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Hotel Regina
Hotel Atlantico Madrid

Hotel Atlantico Madrid

4 out of 5
Gran Via 38, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$348 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$348
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,108 reviews)
"This was our fifth time staying at this hotel. Rooms are spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated. Nice amenities, great breakfast. Wonderful beds. Highly recommend to stay here.I’m"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Hotel Atlantico Madrid
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Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro

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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.

Sol
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Huertas

5/5(23 area reviews)

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.

Huertas
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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
Chueca featuring café lifestyle and a city as well as a large group of people

Chueca

5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Chueca. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.

Chueca
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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
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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