Welcome to Madrid
History, gastronomy, shopping and more
Plaza Mayor
An absolute must for contemplating the immense heart of the city. Under its porticos are several quaint coin and stamp collecting shops, as well as bars where you can try a local squid sandwich.
- 850 m (11 min.)
- Puerta de Toledo – Ópera (line 5, 17 min.)
Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía
Puerta del Sol is the centre (Km 0) of the city and of the radial network of Spanish roads. From this square you can walk along the pedestrian streets of Preciados, El Carmen or La Montera to get to the hustle and bustle of Gran Vía.
- 1,3 km (17 min.)
- Tirso de Molina – Sol (line 1, 19 min.)
- Gran Vía: 1,6 km (20 min.)
- Puerta de Toledo – Callao (line 5, 15 min.)
Royal Palace and La Almudena
You can watch the changing of the guard on the first Wednesday of every month. The Royal Palace is the palace with the largest surface in Europe and it contains several artistic treasures. Next to it is Madrid’s Cathedral, the Almudena, erected in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- 1,6 km (20 min.)
- Puerta de Toledo – Ópera (line 5, 17 min.)
El Prado
The world-renowned El Prado museum is home to some of the most important works of art of the 16th through to the 19th century, with works by Velázquez, Goya, Rubens, Tiziano and more.
- 2 km (25 min.)
- Tirso de Molina – Estación del Arte (line 1, 27 min.)
Reina Sofía and Thyssen museums
The nearby Thyssen Museum also contains an important collection of paintings from as far back as the Middle Ages and up to the 20th century. Located in what used to be a hospital, the Reina Sofía Museum treats contemporary art with extreme delicacy and care. Its temporary exhibitions tend to be highly acclaimed.
Reina Sofía
- 1,6 km (20 min.)
- Tirso de Molina – Estación del Arte (line 1, 23 min.)
Thyssen
- 2 km (25 min.)
- Puerta de Toledo – Ópera + Ópera – Banco de España (lines 5 and 2, 25 min.)
Other places to visit…
Bernabéu Stadium – Real Madrid Tour
The Santiago Bernabéu football stadium has become one of the city’s most well-known cultural landmarks. You can visit the stadium and join a tour to learn about the history of the club and see the trophies won in recent years.
- 6 km (1 h 18 min.)
- Puerta de Toledo – Alonso Martínez + Alonso Martínez – Santiago Bernabéu (lines 5 and 10, 33 min.)
El Rastro
Every Sunday, the Plaza de Cascorro, a square near the hotel, becomes the stage of El Rastro, a market with more than 400 years of history. Among its stands you can find everything from antiques to clothes.
- 400 m (5 min.)
La Latina
La Latina is a fashionable neighbourhood only a short walk away from the hotel where you can find a wide variety of gastronomic options. Here, the experimental and the traditional come together to create a truly unique experience, especially on a Sunday after visiting El Rastro.
- 400 m (5 min.)
Salamanca neighbourhood
Beyond the Puerta de Alcalá is the Salamanca neighbourhood, known for its international luxury shops, which include everything from designer to avant-garde brands.
- 3,4 km (44 min.)
- Puerta de Toledo – Alonso Martínez (line 5, 28 min.)
Bernabéu Stadium – Real Madrid Tour
The Santiago Bernabéu football stadium has become one of the city’s most well-known cultural landmarks. You can visit the stadium and join a tour to learn about the history of the club and see the trophies won in recent years.
- 6 km (1 h 18 min.)
- Puerta de Toledo – Alonso Martínez + Alonso Martínez – Santiago Bernabéu (lines 5 and 10, 33 min.)
El Rastro
Every Sunday, the Plaza de Cascorro, a square near the hotel, becomes the stage of El Rastro, a market with more than 400 years of history. Among its stands you can find everything from antiques to clothes.
- 400 m (5 min.)
La Latina
La Latina is a fashionable neighbourhood only a short walk away from the hotel where you can find a wide variety of gastronomic options. Here, the experimental and the traditional come together to create a truly unique experience, especially on a Sunday after visiting El Rastro.
- 400 m (5 min.)
Salamanca neighbourhood
Beyond the Puerta de Alcalá is the Salamanca neighbourhood, known for its international luxury shops, which include everything from designer to avant-garde brands.
- 3,4 km (44 min.)
- Puerta de Toledo – Alonso Martínez (line 5, 28 min.)