Madrid

Madrid at your finger tips

Spain’s capital is full of life, culture and great places to visit. Madrid is also rich in history and has the museums, old architecture, and landmarks to prove it. The locals will make sure you have a fun time while in their city, as Spaniards are known to be friendly and always ready for a good time.

Attractions

The oldest area of the city is called Madrid of the Habsburgs and the sites to see here include Puerta del Sol and Casa de Correos, the head quarters of the Community of Madrid's Autonomous Government. Also near here is the El Oso y El Madroņo (the Bear and the Strawberry Tree) a famous statue and the official symbol of the city.

Visitors should take the time to stroll through Plaza Mayor, a historic square originally planned by Felipe II for public executions, crowning ceremonies, bullfights, inquisition trials and countless fiestas. The Plaza now has plenty of craft shops and cafes to visit.

Faunia makes a good family outing. This nature park is home to 4,000 animals and more than 72,000 trees and shrubs.

The Royal Palace, a grand structure still home to Spanish royalty, was built in the 1560s and is adjacent to a pleasant park. The palace makes a neat attraction and a beautiful photo opportunity.

Hotels in Madrid

Since Madrid is a favored tourist spot in Europe, there are plenty of hotels to choose from. Many hotels are located in the city’s center, which is quite compact and full of interesting attractions like the Royal Palace. Hotels in Madrid can be booked online here.

From exquisite resort hotels to hostels, Madrid has whatever accommodations you’re looking for. Try DirectRooms.com, our recommended site for Madrid Hotels, as their site is clean and user friendly, with a great map search function.

Out and about – car hire in Madrid

Although you can easily walk around seeing the different attractions in the city center, a hire car might be useful to see the many attractions further away. To book a hire car for Madrid in advance, click here.

You also may want to take a day trip in a hire car to visit some of the smaller towns that surround Madrid, many of which can be quite enticing. Reserve a Madrid hire car with a well-known car hire company here.