Atalaya 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prado Museum
A roll call of brilliant painters – Bosch, Rubens, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Goya and Velázquez – are waiting to be viewed at the Prado Museum.
Activities
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Atalaya Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Outstanding service, location and breakfast.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Principe Pio
Really great location near parks, transit and the royal palace. We used it as our hub for trips to other cities. Staff were really nice even though my Spanish is hardly worth attempting. They were also flexible about storage between our two stays. You could certainly use their breakfast buffet every ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
My flight arrived early and I was able to get into my room early, which was fantastic after a red-eye.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Regina
The two double beds were huge, and the staff was super helpful. Central location.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
Great place. Room was too hot. Overall very happy.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Everything was amazing!! Super clean and out of noise. 100% recommended
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Atalaya
Chamartín
Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Bernabéu Stadium.
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.
Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like National Archaeological Museum.
Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
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.
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- Visit Moncloa - Arguelles
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- Visit Usera
- Visit Retiro
- Visit Casco Antiguo
- Visit Alcobendas
- Visit Canillas
- Visit Tres Cantos
- Visit La Moraleja
- Visit Villa de Vallecas
- Visit Golden Triangle of Art
- Visit Fuencarral-El Pardo
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- Visit Alameda de Osuna
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- Visit San Sebastian de los Reyes
- Visit Sol
- Visit Arturo Soria
- Visit Pozuelo de Alarcon
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- Visit Carabanchel
- Visit Somosaguas
- Visit Peña Grande
- Parque de la Dehesa de la Villa
- Church of San Francisco de Borja
- National Archaeological Museum
- Hospital Clinico San Carlos
- National Library
- Church of San Manuel y San Benito
- Golden Mile
- Casino Gran Via
- Instituto Valencia de Don Juan
- Lumiere Cinema
- Hospital Ruber Internacional
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Gran Via
- Torrespana
- Church of San Juan de la Cruz
- Fernan Gomez Centro Cultural de la Villa
- U.s. Embassy
