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.
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.
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.
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.
Parque Warner Madrid
Enjoy the rides and games at Parque Warner Madrid and find out why this is a popular theme park in San Martin de la Vega. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
National 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.
Things to do
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Go City: Madrid All-Inclusive Pass with 20+ attractions, tours and museums
Discover Puy du Fou España with Transportation Included
Segovia Tour including a Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in San Isidro
Hotel101- Madrid
"Great hotel. Beautiful breakfast. Easy to get to from Madrid airport."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
"Fantastic family stag at RIU Plaza. Great size family room, excellent breakfast and perfect location to explore Madrid from. All the Transport links you need are just few metres from the hotel. The 360 roof bar was fabulous with amazing views out over Madrid. I would certainly recommend this ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Regina
"My stay was great from start to finish. Well designed, very clean, well maintained and the staff were literally fantastic. The breakfast is a plus too ! As a world traveller, my experience was indeed memorable, without a doubt. Hats off to the team"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
"The pool is shut until January. You advertised this hotel as having a pool which it clearly does not."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Senator Barajas Hotel
"La cercanía con el aeropuerto es perfecta llegas en menos de 10 minutos"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Live It Gran Via
"For a one-night stay with a late check-in and early departure, this place worked great for me. The location is amazing, and I really appreciated the 24-hour staff at the door. I arrived in Madrid early in the evening and had an early morning departure, so it was the perfect setup for a quick stay. ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Isidro
Embajadores
El Rastro and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía 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.
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 Puerta del Sol or Gran Via 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 Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.
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.
