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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
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.
Plaza Mayor
This square has seen everything from markets and public celebrations to bullfights and executions. Today you’ll find street performers, artists and plenty of shops.
El Retiro Park
Relax by the pond, walk through landscaped gardens, and admire the elegant statues and buildings in one of Madrid’s biggest and most popular parks.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.
Things to do
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
San Diego Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza España
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Barceló Torre de Madrid
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Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
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Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
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Hotel Emperador
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Hostel Las Rosas
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Other neighborhoods around San Diego
Atocha
Take time in Atocha to visit attractions like Atocha Station Memorial and Paseo del Arte. You might also appreciate the interesting museums, and you can hop on the metro at Mendez alvaro Station to see more of the city.
Retiro
Discover the vast Buen Retiro Park, featuring gardens, statues, and monuments, along with art galleries in the Crystal Palace and Palacio de Velázquez. Enjoy rowboats on Retiro Pond, sports courts, and the picturesque Rosaleda rose garden.
Jerónimos
Visitors often come to Jerónimos for its interesting museums, but many stay to explore sights like Prado Museum and Glass Palace. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Atocha Renfe Station.
Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Golden Triangle of Art
Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like Prado Museum and Paseo del Prado, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.
Lavapiés
Enjoy the fascinating museums in Lavapiés. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Lavapies Station or Embajadores Station to see more of Madrid.
- Gran Via
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Parque Warner Madrid
- El Retiro Park
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Prado Museum
- WiZink Center
- Madrid Zoo Aquarium
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Plaza de España - Princesa
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Plaza de Santa Ana
- Plaza de Cibeles
- Lope de Vega Theatre
- Las Rozas Village Outlet
- Plaza de Colon
- U.S. Embassy