Norte 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
Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.
Plaza Mayor
Make your way to Madrid's iconic cobbled square and stroll past artists' stalls, listen to local street musicians, or sit down in the porticos to enjoy a coffee.
Prado Museum
A world-renowned art museum with some of Europe’s most important masterpieces on display, this is an essential part of any Madrid tourist itinerary.
El Retiro Park
Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.
Top hotels in Norte
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Good lifts as you bleep your room card and put floor in and it picks out of 8 lifts best one to take! Roof access included so no need to que with the public just walk right in! Great location next to metro. Friendly helpful staff v clean and great breakfast. Only left a star off as terrace didnt ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Regina
Excellent, hotel and location.
Reviewed on 15 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
ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas
The airport shuttle was easy. The breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Emperador
Property is clean but too old that reflect on the condition of the rooms. Haven’t been updated recently. Staff were very pleasant. The are where is located makes it very difficult for a taxi pick up or drop up. My uber driver had to leave me next corner as he couldn’t park on the Main Street to avoid ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Live It Gran Via
Ok
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Norte
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
