Palacio Travel Guide
Madrid
Popular places to visit
Royal Palace of Madrid
Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.
San Miguel Market
Shop for fresh produce, attend a festival or relax with a drink and some tapas at Madrid’s popular marketplace.
Almudena Cathedral
Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral.
Royal Theatre
Its grandiose colonnade and refurbished 19th-century interior make up an exquisite setting, with excellent acoustics for operatic shows and music concerts.
Plaza de Oriente
Framed by grand works of architecture and decorated with pretty gardens, this regal square is an oasis of calm within a busy tourist area of Madrid.
City Hall
Admire the architecture of Madrid’s old town hall or go for a tour of the interior to see where councilors ran the city for more than 300 years.
Things to do
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Go City: Madrid All-Inclusive Pass with 20+ attractions, tours and museums
Madrid: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi - Airport Pickup
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Top hotels in Palacio
Hotel Emperador
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Room Mate Macarena, Madrid Gran Vía
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá - The Leading Hotels of the World
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Dear Hotel Madrid
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Generator Madrid
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Palacio
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.
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Plaza Mayor 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.
Embajadores
El Rastro and Puerta de Toledo 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.
Malasaña
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Calle de la Princesa while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
Lavapiés
Lavapiés is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and El Rastro. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Lavapies Station or Embajadores Station.