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
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
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
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
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
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

Activities

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

AU$49
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

AU$56
per adult
90% 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$39
per adult
84% 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$90
per adult
94% 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$219
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

AU$5
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace
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Our pick of the best Madrid Centro Hotel Deals

Hotel Emperador
Hotel Emperador
4 out of 5
Gran Via 53, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$283 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$283
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,662 reviews)
"Staff, and breakfast was excellent"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Hotel Emperador
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Riu Plaza España
4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is AU$280 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$280
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (4,142 reviews)
"Luis, Excellent service"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 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$378 per night from 25 June to 26 June
AU$378
25 June - 26 June
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,321 reviews)
"Nice specious rooms and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Barceló Torre de Madrid
5 out of 5
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is AU$311 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$311
29 June - 30 June
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! (1,866 reviews)
"Great location. Very clean facility. The only minor issue was that the breakfast was the same for the whole week which was kind of boring."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Barceló Torre de Madrid
Live It Gran Via
Live It Gran Via
2.5 out of 5
Calle Gran Vía 36, Madrid
The price is AU$102 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$102
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Gran Via and Puerta del Sol are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (132 reviews)
"I stayed on the twin bedroom and had overall got a great experience, the bedroom was bigger than I was expecting, comfortable beds, great location, close to everything (including tourist attractions, groceries stores and restaurants). The only major problem that i got was in my last day the water ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Live It Gran Via
Hotel Regina
Hotel Regina
4 out of 5
Alcala 19, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$531 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$531
27 June - 28 June
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! (2,040 reviews)
"Great location, great staff."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Hotel Regina
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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)

Calle de Cervantes 2 and Congress of Deputies 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

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.

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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