Las Matas Travel Guide
Madrid
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.
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
Segovia Tour including a Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Las Matas
Hotel Riu Plaza España
A wonderful room with a great view, although I didn't like how the bathroom door had a gap built into it. You never know how new cuisine is going to sit with your stomach, and I'd prefer a door that shuts fully in a room with such stink potential. But everything else about it was amazing, I felt ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Regina
Staff went out of their way to make sure my experience was A+!!! Beautiful hotel!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Great stay! So convenient to be in plaza España and the staff were so helpful and kind. Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas
The hotel was very clean and modernly designed, albeit quite basic in terms of room amenities (literally just a bed and TV, no kettle or anything like that). I'd recommend this hotel but one thing I would say is don't book it just because of the fact it says it has an airport shuttle. The shuttle ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Emperador
Good! An A
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Live It Gran Via
Ok
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Las Matas
Chamberí
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Chamberí. If sightseeing is on the list, Calle de la Princesa is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Islas Filipinas Station or Quevedo Station to see more of the area.
Chamartín
Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Bernabéu Stadium.
Malasaña
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Plaza del Dos de Mayo while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
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 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.
