Sol Travel Guide

Madrid

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Stay near popular Sol attractions

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Puerta del Sol

9.0/10 (21,666 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Rp1.004.646
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance

Teatro Flamenco Madrid: Live the Flamenco Experience

Rp554.287
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Teatro Flamenco Madrid: Live the Flamenco Experience
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

Rp570.590
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Museo del Prado in Madrid

Skip-the-line access to Prado and Reina Sofía Museums

Rp1.406.097
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-line access to Prado and Reina Sofía Museums
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

Rp715.275
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Madrid: Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

Madrid: Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

Rp965.927
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk
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Where to stay in Sol

Find the best Sol areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Gran Via, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.

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Salamanca

Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and Golden Mile. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.

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Chueca

If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and San Anton Market. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.

A street with colorful storefronts, including one with a mural of a woman and a dress.

Malasaña

Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Manuela Malasaña while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.

The entrance to the Biblioteca y Museos Nacionales with ornate iron gates and classical architecture.

Recoletos

Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like Jorge Juan y Santacilia.

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