Colonia de la Prensa Travel Guide
Madrid
Visit Colonia de la Prensa
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.
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.
El Retiro Park
Relax by the pond, walk through landscaped gardens, and admire the elegant statues and buildings in one of Madrid’s biggest and most popular parks.
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
Skip-the-Line Access and Guided Visit to Prado Museum
Segovia Tour including a Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Colonia de la Prensa
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Friendly helpful staff, breakfast choice is amazing, roof top bar is outstanding, very clean, wonderful view thank you very much
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
El hotel súper céntrico. A unos pasos del parque del retiro. Lo único es q pedimos habitacion para 3 y la cama en vez de queen era twin y se separaba. Viajamos mi esposo mi hija de 11 años y yo. El buffet de desayuno súper Rico. El staff siempre muy atento. Nos guardaron las maletas el último día ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Regina
Fabulous hotel that provides great service abd is in a perfect location. Akways a pkeasure to stay here.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
I dont know
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Fantastic hotel in the middle of Madrid. Very helpful and friendly staff. Very clean. Well kept hotel. No matter the time you just have to wait a few seconds for the elevator. Breakfast is very good and diverse. A little minor was that opposite our room was a room used by housekeeping which could ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas
Room was clean and staff were pleasant. We appreciated the shuttle to & from the airport.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Colonia de la Prensa
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
