Barrio de las Letras Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Plaza de Santa Ana
You can find out about the history of Madrid when you stop by Plaza de Santa Ana. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Madrid. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Fountain of Neptune
Fountain of Neptune is just one of the places to see in Madrid, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
CaixaForum Madrid
You can browse the exhibits at CaixaForum Madrid, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Madrid. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Plaza de Canovas del Castillo
Learn about the local history of Madrid when you take a trip to Plaza de Canovas del Castillo. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Teatro Caser Calderon de Madrid
Get tickets for a show at Teatro Caser Calderon de Madrid, a theatre with a story to tell in Madrid. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Barrio de las Letras
Radisson RED Madrid
Satisfactory city hotel, trying a bit too hard to be hip. No complaints with the room or the service but nothing to get excited about
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Far Home Atocha
great location, rooms are okay but beds need curtains and they need to be cleaned under the bunk beds toilets and showers weren’t the cleanest and were also so small it made trying to get ready difficult kitchen is nice though
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Gran Hotel Inglés - The Leading Hotels of the World
Property is nice, but old and not that renovated location is good but not great, service is also good but not great
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
B&B Hotel Madrid Centro Plaza Mayor
Perfect location. Love the 24 hr coffee and cookies.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Really swish hotel. Very grand but also comfortable. Loved the big beds and walk in shower and roof top bar. Fabulous breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
Nice comfortable room. Could use more lighting in the bathroom. Thank you!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de las Letras
Huertas
Congress of Deputies and Plaza de Santa Ana are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Huertas. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and popular shops.
Madrid Centro
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Plaza Mayor and Gran Via, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Plaza Mayor or Gran Via and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.
Golden Triangle of Art
Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like National Prado Museum and CaixaForum Madrid, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.
Lavapiés
Lavapiés is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Teatro Nuevo Apolo and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Lavapies Station or Embajadores Station.
Chueca
If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Chueca. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
