Madrid Centro Travel Guide
Visit Madrid Centro
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.
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.
Puerta del Sol
Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Journey by means of modern art through the key political and social moments of recent times.
San Miguel Market
Shop for fresh produce, attend a festival or relax with a drink and some tapas at Madrid’s popular marketplace.
Activities
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included
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Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Gran Via or El Oso y el Madrono and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.
Barrio de las Letras
Known for its fantastic nightlife and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Barrio de las Letras. Check out top attractions like Plaza de Santa Ana and Plaza del Angel, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Anton Martin Station to see more of the city.
Cortes
While you're in Cortes, take in top sights like Gran Via and jump on the metro at Sevilla Station to see more of the city.
Embajadores
Teatro Pavon and Teatro Nuevo Apolo 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.
Chueca
If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Casino Gran Via. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
Justicia
While you're in Justicia, take in top sights like Gran Via or Casino Gran Via, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chueca Station or Banco de Espana Station.
What kind of hotels are in Madrid Centro?
Are there hotels near Madrid Centro?
- Salamanca Hotels
- Sol Hotels
- Retiro Hotels
- Chamberí Hotels
- Atocha Hotels
- Malasaña Hotels
- Chueca Hotels
- Arganzuela Hotels
- Cortes Hotels
- Barrio de las Letras Hotels
- Embajadores Hotels
- Recoletos Hotels
- Justicia Hotels
- Latina Hotels
- Moncloa-Aravaca Hotels
- Jerónimos Hotels
- Lavapiés Hotels
- Literary Quarter Hotels
- Moncloa - Arguelles Hotels
- Huertas Hotels