Madrid Centro Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!
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.
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Journey by means of modern art through the key political and social moments of recent times.
Activities
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance
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Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro
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.
Huertas
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.
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.
Chueca
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.
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.
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.
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Are there hotels near Madrid Centro?
- Salamanca Hotels
- Sol Hotels
- Chueca Hotels
- Atocha Hotels
- Malasaña Hotels
- Recoletos Hotels
- Chamberí Hotels
- Huertas Hotels
- Jerónimos Hotels
- Retiro Hotels
- Lavapiés Hotels
- Golden Triangle of Art Hotels
- Barrio de La Latina Hotels
- Embajadores Hotels
- Almagro Hotels
- Arganzuela Hotels
- Cortes Hotels
- Barrio de las Letras Hotels
- Literary Quarter Hotels
- Latina Hotels