Madrid Centro
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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
This square has seen everything from markets and public celebrations to bullfights and executions. Today you’ll find street performers, artists and plenty of shops.
Puerta del Sol
Stand at the very center of Madrid and feel the buzz as thousands of people meet and greet before a night out, gather for protests, or start out on a tour of the city.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.
Plaza de España - Princesa
See Madrid’s most iconic skyscrapers and admire the monument to Miguel de Cervantes in one of the city’s most important squares.
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
With some of Spain’s foremost modern and contemporary artworks and a collection that ranks among the world’s finest, this is a museum art lovers won’t want to miss.
Things to do
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Skip-the-Line Access and Guided Visit to Prado Museum
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Local Flamenco Show at El Cortijo
Prado Museum: Ticket & Self-Guided Audio Tour
Madrid: Reina Sofía Museum Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Madrid Centro
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Excelente localización, servicio y facilidades.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Regina
Rooms were ok. Had issues getting anything on our TV but we didn't really need it much. Shower had issue and reported and repaired same day which was good to see. In room coffee machine had water in when we arrived and never changed the whole stay which put us off using personally. We had a room ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Excellent customer service, great location , the breakfast was delicious every day, the coffee machine was amazing too many options
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Emperador
nice location, friendly service, nice roof top and hall
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Live It Gran Via
everything so clean , loved the area
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Gran View Apartments
Great location, very clean, modern . Good value
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Gran Via or Puerta del Sol 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 Puerta del Sol and National Prado Museum, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Anton Martin Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Chueca
If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and San Anton Market. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
Austrias
Travellers to Austrias praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Oriente.
