Arapiles Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
A square-shaped piece of Madrid's soul – a sheltered 17th century quadrangle that has seen bull-fights and fiestas, fires and protests and kings that come and go.
Puerta del Sol
The Puerta del Sol is where all of Madrid's roads meet, a central gathering point for madrileños, and home to some of its best-loved symbols.
National Prado Museum
A roll call of brilliant painters – Bosch, Rubens, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Goya and Velázquez – are waiting to be viewed at the Prado Museum.
El Retiro Park
While Casa de Campo is a park walking on the wild side of western Madrid, its eastern counterpart, El Retiro Park, is Madrid's genteel, cultured take on park-life.
Activities
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Skip-the-Line Access and Guided Visit to Prado Museum
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Our pick of the best Arapiles Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Breakfast, Clean Room, Shopping
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
Great
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Regina
Execelet location and service.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Clean room, good location. friendly staff
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas
Great hotel for the airport stopover.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arapiles
Chamberí
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Chamberí. If sightseeing is on the list, Calle de la Princesa is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Islas Filipinas Station or Quevedo Station to see more of the area.
Malasaña
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Convent of las Comendadoras de Santiago while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
Chueca
If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and San Anton Market. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Gran Via or Puerta del Sol and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.
Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and Golden Mile. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
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.
