Lonely PlanetOct 7
Where to Stay in Madrid
For landmarks, nightlife, parks and more.
UNESCO World Heritage avenue with major art museums.
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- Museo Thyssen-BornemiszaMuseumShowcases European and American artists from 13th to 20th centuries.
- Museo del PradoMuseumHome to masterpieces by Spanish artists.
- RetiroNeighborhoodNeighborhood for nature and art walks.
- Parque del Buen RetiroParkLeafy park with formal gardens, fountains, and statues.
- Palacio RealSightPatrimonio Nacional, organismo público responsable de los bienes de titularidad del Estado que proceden del legado de…
- Puerta de AlcaláSightMajestic neoclassical gate in Plaza de la Independencia.
- Gran VíaSightMadrid's main boulevard, easy to access from Sol.
- Plaza de la Puerta del SolSightBustling square, city's social hub since the 19th century.
- Palacio de CristalArts centreGlass-and-iron building used for art exhibitions.
- Four Seasons Hotel MadridHotelMonumental hotel occupying a whole block and seven former banks.
- SolTrain stationNeighborhood for sightseeing, city's social hub since 19th century.
- King Charles IIISightEquestrian statue in Plaza de la Puerta del Sol.
- Bear and Strawberry Tree sculptureSightRepresents Madrid’s coat of arms in three dimensions.
- Casa de CorreosSightNeoclassical building with a clock for New Year's Eve.
- Almudena CathedralSightThe Cathedral of Saint Mary the Royal of the Almudena, commonly known as the Almudena Cathedral, is a Catholic…
- Hostal AdrianoGuest houseBright and friendly hostel between Sol and Huertas.
- Hotel UrbanHotelOffers large rooms near nightlife of Huertas.
- Ángel CaídoSightFamous statue in Parque del Buen Retiro.
- Paseo del PradoNeighborhoodUNESCO World Heritage avenue with major art museums.
- Palacio de ComunicacionesSightMagnificent building on Paseo del Prado.
- Cibeles FountainSightFountain in Plaza de la Cibeles.
- ITC MoraHotelWell-priced option uphill from Caixa Forum.
- Only YOU Hotel AtochaHotelStylish and sustainable hotel near Paseo del Prado.
- Plaza MayorMarket
- Mercado de San MiguelMarket