Norte Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Our pick of the best Norte Hotel Deals
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Excellent location, close to Madrid metro station, atocha and to center of Madrid, really recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Latroupe Prado
The location is very convenient to the train station, walkable and safe. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was small but comfortable and efficient. The only awkwardness was a bunkbed design that meant I kept bumping my head on the bed above.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Everything is fine except the bed, the pillows and the blanket are not so comfy. The room feels not so luxurious.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hostal Madrid Atocha
The staff was very helpful with everything and the room was super clean. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Great stay!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Clean rooms , great staff
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Norte
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Madrid Centro
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.
