Madrid Centro Travel Guide
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
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.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Journey by means of modern art through the key political and social moments of recent times.
Plaza de Santa Ana
You can find out about the history of Madrid when you stop by Plaza de Santa Ana. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this culturally rich area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Madrid Centro
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Gran Via and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.
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 Pedro Zerolo. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
Justicia
While you're in Justicia, take in top sights like Gran Via or Plaza de Pedro Zerolo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chueca Station or Banco de Espana Station.
Palacio
While you're in Palacio, take in top sights like Gran Via or Royal Palace of Madrid, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Opera Station or Santo Domingo Station.
- Places of interest
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- Gran Via
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
- Plaza de Cibeles
- San Miguel Market
- Almudena Cathedral
- Preciados Street
- El Rastro
- Casino Gran Via
- Sabatini Gardens
- Plaza del Emperador Carlos V
- Plaza de la Villa
- Royal Basilica of San Francisco el Grande
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Hotels Near Madrid Centro, Madrid
- Salamanca Hotels
- Retiro Hotels
- Sol Hotels
- Chamberí Hotels
- Atocha Hotels
- Malasaña Hotels
- Arganzuela Hotels
- Chueca Hotels
- Cortes Hotels
- Recoletos Hotels
- Palacio Hotels
- Embajadores Hotels
- Barrio de las Letras Hotels
- Moncloa-Aravaca Hotels
- Latina Hotels
- Jerónimos Hotels
- Lavapiés Hotels
- Moncloa - Arguelles Hotels
- Literary Quarter Hotels
- Huertas Hotels