Madrid Centro Travel Guide
Madrid
Visit Madrid Centro
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.
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.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
With some of Spain’s foremost modern and contemporary artworks and a collection that ranks among the world’s finest, this is a museum art lovers won’t want to miss.
Plaza de España - Princesa
See Madrid’s most iconic skyscrapers and admire the monument to Miguel de Cervantes in one of the city’s most important squares.
Things to do
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 Madrid Centro
Hotel Riu Plaza España
The AC was not working or they have it set up to only at 24 degrees it was hot most of the time I which they will fix that so í could give them a 5 start.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Regina
The room is very clean. We loved that they provided coffee, tea and water in the bedroom. The hotel is fully renovated, the bathroom is nice our only concern is that the shower door doesn't close properly and the shower is right on the middle in front of the doors.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
This hotel is exceptional. It has amazing amenities and absolutely helpful and accommodating staff!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Emperador
Every thing always is nice and clean
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Live It Gran Via
Ok
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Gran View Apartments
Great central location. Large spacious apartment. Rooftop views great with sun chairs. Only criticism the kitchen equipment was lacking but if you asked they bring We didn’t have a kettle and only 2 knives
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro
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.
Huertas
Congress of Deputies and Plaza de Santa Ana are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Huertas. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and popular shops.
Cortes
While you're in Cortes, take in top sights like Gran Via and jump on the metro at Sevilla 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.
Chueca
If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Chueca. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca 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.
