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.
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.
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.
Prado Museum
An art museum to rival the Louvre or the British National Gallery, this is the place to see some of the finest art Europe has to offer.
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.
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Other neighborhoods around El Pilar
Tetuán
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Tetuán. Spend some time visiting top spots like Cuzco Square, and catch the metro at Tetuan Station or Valdeacederas Station to see more of the area.
Chamartín
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Chamartín. Spend some time visiting top spots like Bernabéu Stadium, and catch the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station to see more of the area.
Chamberí
Consider a visit to Calle de la Princesa and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Chamberí. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Islas Filipinas Station or Quevedo Station.
Castellana
Visitors often come to Castellana for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Golden Mile and ABC Serrano. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Nunez de Balboa Station.
Malasaña
Museums, cafes, and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Calle de la Princesa while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
Salamanca
Located in the upscale Madrid area of Calle de Serrano, this area boasts pricey real estate and Spain's third most expensive street. Discover numerous diplomatic missions, including the Swiss, French, US, and Italian embassies.
- Gran Via
- Plaza Mayor
- Parque Warner Madrid
- El Retiro Park
- Prado Museum
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- IFEMA
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Riyadh Air Metropolitano
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Plaza de Cibeles
- San Miguel Market
- Jarama Circuit
- Las Rozas Village Outlet
- Plaza de Colon
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
- Lope de Vega Theatre
- U.S. Embassy
- Madrid Amusement Park