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

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
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
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
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

4.5/5(50 reviews)

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$48
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$40
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

AU$50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Skip-the-Line Royal Palace Tour

Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide

AU$62
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$69
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
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Our pick of the best Madrid Centro Hotel Deals

Barceló Torre de Madrid

Barceló Torre de Madrid

5 out of 5
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is AU$301 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$301
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! (1,990 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Barceló Torre de Madrid
Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza

Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza

4 out of 5
Calle Serrano Jover 5, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$267 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$267
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

Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza
Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is AU$302 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$302
7 Aug - 8 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! (4,248 reviews)
"Hotel services and amenities were excellent!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$303 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$303
5 Aug - 6 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! (2,058 reviews)
Amazing experience
"We had a fantastic week-long stay at Hotel Regina. The staff were all very friendly and kind, the rooms and common areas were very clean and well taken care of, the breakfasts were delicious and had a great selection, and when we had a slight problem with our room we were kindly offered an upgraded ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Hotel Regina
Hotel Liabeny

Hotel Liabeny

4 out of 5
Calle de la Salud 3, Madrid
The price is AU$434 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$434
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,464 reviews)
"Excelente opción, BBB, bueno bonito y vaya ro, excelente ubicación,"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Hotel Liabeny
Hotel Atlantico Madrid

Hotel Atlantico Madrid

4 out of 5
Gran Via 38, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$352 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$352
11 Aug - 12 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)
Fabulous Hotel in the Heart of Madrid
"A fantastic hotel in the heart of Madrid. The breakfast was delicious and full of variety. The rooms were beautiful and spacious with wonderful air conditioning. One evening was a little noisy courtesy of a large family on the hall - hopefully in the future the staff will curtail this type of behavior. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 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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