Palacio Travel Guide
Madrid
Popular places to visit
Royal Palace of Madrid
Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.
San Miguel Market
Shop for fresh produce, attend a festival or relax with a drink and some tapas at Madrid’s popular marketplace.
Plaza de Oriente
Framed by grand works of architecture and decorated with pretty gardens, this regal square is an oasis of calm within a busy tourist area of Madrid.
Almudena Cathedral
Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral.
Royal Theatre
Its grandiose colonnade and refurbished 19th-century interior make up an exquisite setting, with excellent acoustics for operatic shows and music concerts.
City Hall
Admire the architecture of Madrid’s old town hall or go for a tour of the interior to see where councilors ran the city for more than 300 years.
Things to do
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Go City: Madrid All-Inclusive Pass with 20+ attractions, tours and museums
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Top hotels in Palacio
Hotel Emperador
El hotel es limpio y en el centro de todo
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Grupotel Mayorazgo
Superb location, great parking facility, however bathroom wasn’t the best. Every time I turned the tap on a puddle formed under the sink on the floor, and a hair bobble was left in the shower tray so wondered whether it was actually cleaned.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Room Mate Macarena, Madrid Gran Vía
amé todo, desde el location hasta el servicio
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Dear Hotel Madrid
Clean room and good space for family. Nice roof deck and decent breakfast options. Central location in Madrid. Room windows were great to keep out the outside noise. But WiFi was spotty and streaming to tv non functional in one room because of WiFi
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Love it, is my second time using this hotel
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Outstanding place, loved every single second there
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palacio
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.
Barrio de La Latina
While you're in Barrio de La Latina, take in top sights like Royal Basilica of San Francisco el Grande and jump on the metro at La Latina Station to see more of the city.
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.
Madrid Centro
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Gran Via and Puerta del Sol, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.
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.
Malasaña
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Manuela Malasaña while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
