Casco Antiguo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Prado Museum
A roll call of brilliant painters – Bosch, Rubens, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Goya and Velázquez – are waiting to be viewed at the Prado Museum.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Armouries and pharmacies, rooms filled with fine porcelain, amazing collections of watches and silverware, and never-ending corridors graced by masterpieces.
Activities
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Our pick of the best Casco Antiguo Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza España
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Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Regina
Wonderful staff, attention to details, nice modern designed rooms. Perfect location.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Novotel Madrid Center
Amazing
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
The room was spotless, and the check-in process was effortless. This was the fifth hotel that I stayed at during my European vacation, and it was by far the best experience out of them all. It was a great way to end my trip.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Great breakfast buffet AC was great
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Emperador
The room was clean, the hotel staff were attentive and the hotel was centrally located in walking distance from many attractions. I have stayed at this hotel before.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Antiguo
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.
Arganzuela
Spend some time visiting places like Matadero Madrid while getting to know Arganzuela, and be sure to check out the interesting museums. You can hop aboard the metro at Delicias Station or Legazpi Station to see more of the area.
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 Gran Via or Puerta del Sol and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.
Casco Antiguo Travel Guide
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