Los Olivos Travel Guide
Madrid
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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.
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.
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.
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
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 Los Olivos
Hotel La Cantueña
Staff were lovely, professional & very helpful. Room was a good size and well maintained. Good food in the adjoining restaurant despite it being noisy and smoky. Overall a great value for a one-night stay so close to Madrid on a big holiday weekend.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
B&B Hotel Madrid Fuenlabrada Retail Park
It was good thanks everyone for everything.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hotel Avenida de España
Nice town clean hotel
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Eurostars i-Hotel
A+ service 🙏🙏🙏
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Madrid-Alcorcón by IHG
The room was fine and the location is convenient to public transportation. Unfortunately, the night front-desk staff were rude and unhelpful. As international travelers, we felt unwelcome and treated like an inconvenience. When I asked for a small amount of salt to gargle for a severe sore throat—during ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Exe Pozuelo
Good service and safe location
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Los Olivos
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.
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.
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.
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.
