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
Madrid showing a city, theatre scenes and night scenes

Plaza de Santa Ana

You can find out about the history of Madrid when you stop by Plaza de Santa Ana. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

Plaza de Santa Ana
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

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

AU$48
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Red double-decker hop-on hop-off bus in Madrid

Madrid City Tour

AU$41
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$55
per adult
88% 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$32
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour

From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour

AU$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo

From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour

AU$211
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
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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$465 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$465
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (1,705 reviews)
"Un hotel espacioso en el centro de Madrid. La cercanía a los lugares y la hospitalidad del servicio lo hace un lugar excepcional. Las habitaciones son amplias y bien equipadas. Lo recomiendo para su próximo viaje a Madrid"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Barceló Torre de Madrid
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Riu Plaza España
4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is AU$449 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$449
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,984 reviews)
"Lovely and clean throughout. Polite and friendly staff. Fantastic breakfast buffet and rooftop terrace. Execellent transport connections. We would have liked the pool to be open, but thats our only complaint!"

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
4 out of 5
Calle Serrano Jover 3, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$316 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$316
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (1,152 reviews)
"The best hotel I've stayed at in Europe so far. The property is very new. They have some construction going on at the street level but that did not bother me. The breakfast is top notch. Could use some changes rather than same items daily. But everyone was courteous. The bed was super comfy the sheets ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
Hotel Regina
Hotel Regina
4 out of 5
Alcala 19, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$445 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$445
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (2,074 reviews)
Great choice for my first trip to Madrid!
"I stayed at the Hotel Regina for a four-night solo trip to Madrid, and wouldn't hesitate to choose this hotel again. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful, the room and property clean and comfortable, and the hotel was in a very convenient location, close to the metro, museums, Plaza ..."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Hotel Regina
Hotel Emperador
Hotel Emperador
4 out of 5
Gran Via 53, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$377 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$377
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (1,557 reviews)
"Todos son muy profeccionales,el hotel esta ubicado en una zona bien centrico."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

Hotel Emperador
Urban Inn Madrid
Urban Inn Madrid
1.5 out of 5
Travesía de las Beatas, 3, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$97 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this capsule hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Gran Via and Royal Palace of Madrid are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
"The hostel is close to shopping and Royal Palace. It is a great place to stay for the price if you are only staying in Madrid."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Urban Inn 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 Plaza de Cascorro 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 CaixaForum Madrid, 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 Royal Palace of Madrid, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Opera Station or Santo Domingo Station.

Palacio

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