Madrid Centro Travel Guide

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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

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

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

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

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

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$42
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance

Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance

AU$51
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance
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
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

AU$56
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid

Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid

AU$69
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour

From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour

AU$90
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Madrid Centro Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is AU$356 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$356
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,398 reviews)
"No great views"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Liabeny

Hotel Liabeny

4 out of 5
Calle de la Salud 3, Madrid
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! (1,442 reviews)
"I stayed for a business trip. The hotel is in a great location. Taxi rank outside and a couple of minutes walk from Sol train station. I was lucky that my room was ready for me upon arriving earlier than check-in time. You are in the middle of everything from shopping to bars and restaurants. Room ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Hotel Liabeny
Barceló Torre de Madrid

Barceló Torre de Madrid

5 out of 5
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is AU$396 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$396
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (2,185 reviews)
"Amazing location, spacious room, nice amenities."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Barceló Torre de Madrid
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$460 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$460
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (2,171 reviews)
"the stuff were so friendly and acomodotaing. we arrived early and were able to get our room. the room was clean, location is great."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hotel Regina
Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza

Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza

4 out of 5
Calle Serrano Jover 5, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$367 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$367
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,397 reviews)
"The room was so clean and spacious. The staff so friendly. Everything was perfect. We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza
Room Mate Macarena, Madrid Gran Vía

Room Mate Macarena, Madrid Gran Vía

3 out of 5
Gran Vía 43, Madrid
The price is AU$315 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$315
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,232 reviews)
"We booked a triple room and it was nice and comfortable!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Room Mate Macarena, Madrid Gran Vía
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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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