Golden Triangle of Art Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern building with a green vertical garden and a Warhol advertisement.
A modern plaza with a large abstract sculpture, a red ceiling, and a glass building.
A street with a large blue sign for Warhol's El arte mecanico, a brick building, and a clear sky.
The Reina Sofia Museum entrance with people walking up and down the steps.
A lush garden with a central pathway, manicured hedges, and a stone fountain.

Stay near popular Golden Triangle of Art attractions

A historic building with a large glass facade and a modern sculpture.

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

9.0/10 (4,161 reviews)
Cutting-edge contemporary art – and challenging pieces by Spain's 20th century art 'superstars', Picasso and Dali – are among the works found in the Reina Sofía.
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Activities

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

NZ$62
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

NZ$55
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

NZ$69
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

NZ$41
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela

Madrid: Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela with Optional Dinner

NZ$77
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela with Optional Dinner
Prado Museum in Madrid

Madrid: small group tour of the Prado Museum

NZ$80
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Madrid: small group tour of the Prado Museum
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Our pick of the best Golden Triangle of Art Hotel Deals

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid

5 out of 5
Plaza de las Cortes, 7 Madrid Madrid
The price is NZ$743 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$743
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
Radisson RED Madrid

Radisson RED Madrid

4 out of 5
Atocha 123 Madrid Madrid
The price is NZ$230 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$230
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,109 reviews)
"Buen hotel! Excelente ubicacion. Check in un poco lento. Pero tal vez fue solo mala suerte"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Radisson RED Madrid
SLEEP’N Atocha – B Corp Certified

SLEEP’N Atocha – B Corp Certified

2 out of 5
Calle Doctor Drumen, 4 Madrid Madrid
The price is NZ$153 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$153
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
SLEEP’N Atocha – B Corp Certified
Hotel101- Madrid

Hotel101- Madrid

4 out of 5
Av. de las Fuerzas Armadas, 328 Madrid
The price is NZ$123 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$123
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bernabéu Stadium and El Retiro Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,156 reviews)
"Excellent room. Very clean room. Great gym and plenty of free water for guests. Very convenient walk to the Renfe. Helpful staff."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Hotel101- Madrid
Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84 Madrid
The price is NZ$334 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$334
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,134 reviews)
"Excellent place to go and stay"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19 Madrid Madrid
The price is NZ$332 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$332
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,333 reviews)
"Very helpful, attentive staff. Wonderful room, bed, everything super clean. Fabulous breakfast, lots of fruit, vegetables, meats, pastries, juices etc. A very quiet hotel, just two blocks from the busiest parts of Madrid, Puerta del Sol and Gran Via. It is now my place to stay while in Madrid. Extremely ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hotel Regina
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Our guide on where to stay in Golden Triangle of Art

Find the best Golden Triangle of Art areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Golden Triangle of Art
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A cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent tower.

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.

A grand historic building with a large central courtyard, columns, and a flag.

Sol

If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Plaza Mayor and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.

A grand archway with statues and inscriptions, surrounded by vibrant pink flowers.

Salamanca

Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and El Jardin de Serrano. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.

A busy urban square with cafes, people walking, and a prominent rainbow flag.

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.

An aerial view of a cityscape with a prominent circular park, a central monument, and a tower in the distance.

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.

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