Suroeste Travel Guide
Madrid





Popular places to visit

Gran Via
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Gran Via, a favourite shopping spot in Madrid. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Bernabéu Stadium
Catch an event at Bernabéu Stadium during your trip to Madrid. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Puerta del Sol
Learn about the history of Puerta del Sol, one of the top monuments in Madrid. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Plaza Mayor
Learn about the history of Plaza Mayor, one of the top monuments in Madrid. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

National Prado Museum
National Prado Museum is a popular museum in Madrid with a rich history. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

El Retiro Park
El Retiro Park is just one of the places to see in Madrid, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Suroeste

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Breakfast was great. Salad, fruit, eggs, was what i ate but they had meat, cheese, beans. Fresh and delicious. I looked forward to breakfast every morning. Service was efficient
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Novotel Madrid Center
Overall, my stay at the property was great. First the good things, the location is good close to most of the major attractions. The rooms are very nice. The breakfast buffet is amazing and the food in the restaurant is as good as any of the restaurants in the city, there was only two things that ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Hotel Regina
Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Senator Barajas Hotel
Noisy room
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Hotel Emperador
Clean room, attentive staff, great location and we loved the roof bar (although would have been nice to apply the 20% discount to alcoholic drinks!).
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Live It Gran Via
16 hour without water , bedbugs in the mattress
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Suroeste

Barrio de La Latina
While you're in Barrio de La Latina, take in top sights like Royal Basilica of San Francisco el Grande and jump on the metro at La Latina Station to see more of the city.

Austrias
Travellers to Austrias praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Oriente.

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.

Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Gran Via and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.

Madrid Centro
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and Gran Via, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.

Barrio de las Letras
Known for its fantastic nightlife and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Barrio de las Letras. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and National Prado Museum, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Anton Martin Station to see more of the city.
