Casco Antiguo
Madrid
Visit Casco Antiguo
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.
Puerta del Sol
Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.
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
Make your way to Madrid's iconic cobbled square and stroll past artists' stalls, listen to local street musicians, or sit down in the porticos to enjoy a coffee.
Parque Warner Madrid
Enjoy the rides and games at Parque Warner Madrid and find out why this is a popular theme park in San Martin de la Vega. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
National Prado Museum
A world-renowned art museum with some of Europe’s most important masterpieces on display, this is an essential part of any Madrid tourist itinerary.
Things to do
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Madrid: Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela with Optional Dinner
Top hotels in Casco Antiguo
Hotel101- Madrid
"Great hotel. Beautiful breakfast. Easy to get to from Madrid airport."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
"Fantastic family stag at RIU Plaza. Great size family room, excellent breakfast and perfect location to explore Madrid from. All the Transport links you need are just few metres from the hotel. The 360 roof bar was fabulous with amazing views out over Madrid. I would certainly recommend this ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Regina
"My stay was great from start to finish. Well designed, very clean, well maintained and the staff were literally fantastic. The breakfast is a plus too ! As a world traveller, my experience was indeed memorable, without a doubt. Hats off to the team"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
"Stayed on the 8th floor. We arrived and the entire floor smelled like fried food. When the reception was contacted the answer was that “thats strange there is no restaurant on that floor, maybe its from the event on the 7th floor”. We couldn't even open windows as the smell would’ve come into the ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Senator Barajas Hotel
"La cercanía con el aeropuerto es perfecta llegas en menos de 10 minutos"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Live It Gran Via
"For a one-night stay with a late check-in and early departure, this place worked great for me. The location is amazing, and I really appreciated the 24-hour staff at the door. I arrived in Madrid early in the evening and had an early morning departure, so it was the perfect setup for a quick stay. ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Antiguo
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.
Embajadores
Teatro Nuevo Apolo and El Rastro are top sights in Embajadores, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Lavapies Station or Tirso de Molina Station to see more sights in the area.
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 Plaza Mayor, 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.
