San Isidro Travel Guide
Madrid
Visit San Isidro
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.
Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
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.
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.
Prado Museum
An art museum to rival the Louvre or the British National Gallery, this is the place to see some of the finest art Europe has to offer.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.
Things to do
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
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
Top hotels in San Isidro
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Really good the stay and the services all your staff are really friendly
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel Regina
Yes, the room is kept and cleaned daily.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Novotel Madrid Center
Great hotel
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
The room was spotless, and the check-in process was effortless. This was the fifth hotel that I stayed at during my European vacation, and it was by far the best experience out of them all. It was a great way to end my trip.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Very nice hotel, clean,
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Emperador
Very clean, nice staff great breakfast. Everything in point
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Isidro
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.
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.
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.
Arganzuela
Spend some time visiting places like Matadero Madrid while getting to know Arganzuela, and be sure to check out the interesting museums. You can hop aboard the metro at Delicias Station or Legazpi Station to see more of the area.
Lavapiés
Lavapiés is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Teatro Nuevo Apolo and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Lavapies Station or Embajadores Station.
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.
