Palacio Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Royal Palace of Madrid
Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!
San Miguel Market
Shop for fresh produce, attend a festival or relax with a drink and some tapas at Madrid’s popular marketplace.
Plaza de Oriente
Framed by grand works of architecture and decorated with pretty gardens, this regal square is an oasis of calm within a busy tourist area of Madrid.
Almudena Cathedral
Madrid’s only cathedral is a definite crowd-pleaser, with a mixed architectural style and breathtaking panorama of the city from its viewing platform.
Royal Theatre
Its grandiose colonnade and refurbished 19th-century interior make up an exquisite setting, with excellent acoustics for operatic shows and music concerts.
City Hall
Take a tour around the building that housed Madrid’s administration for over 300 years to soak up some of the Spanish capital’s history.
Activities
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Tickets for the Authentic Flamenco Show at the Madrid Theater
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Our pick of the best Palacio Hotel Deals
Hotel Emperador
everything was great especially my room and concierge desk
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Room Mate Macarena, Madrid Gran Vía
Beautiful spaces, friendly and helpful concierge.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Grupotel Mayorazgo
Great location. Very attentive staff. Outstanding breakfast. Very clean rooms.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Generator Madrid
I just wish they served diferentes breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Everything was excellent, all the staff we spoke to were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were spotless and was really impressed with the size of the room, also had a great view of the plaza. Great choice of breakfast options. Good location, metro right outside. All in all a very comfortable ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hotel Regina
Buenas habitaciones
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Palacio
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 Gran Via or Puerta del Sol 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 Gran Via and Puerta del Sol, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.
Embajadores
Teatro Nuevo Apolo and El Rastro 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.
Malasaña
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Manuela Malasaña while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
Lavapiés
Lavapiés is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Teatro Nuevo Apolo and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Lavapies Station or Embajadores Station.
