Where to stay in Madrid

Madrid’s centre is walkable and well served by the metro. Choose by mood.

Sol and Gran Vía

Best for: First-timers who want everything on the doorstep.

The very centre, busy day and night, with every kind of hotel.

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Best for: Museums and tapas.

Near the Prado, with literary history and great bars.

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Best for: Nightlife and independent shops.

Lively and young, with late nights at weekends.

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Best for: Upscale and quiet.

Elegant streets, designer shopping and calmer nights.

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Best for: Tapas and the Sunday Rastro.

Old-town charm and the tapas bars of Cava Baja.

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