Norte 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
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Skip-the-Line Access and Guided Visit to Prado Museum
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Our pick of the best Norte Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Best place to stay in Madrid
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
We arrived at 10:00 AM, and we were able to do early check-in. Modern hotel and clean rooms. Family-friendly. Bar/restaurant has kid's menu very convenient. We only stayed one night, but we will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel Regina
Location Staff and Rooms are excellent. Alert Room 107 bathroom is connected to the kitchen, as a result there is constant noises from machinery and when they prep early in the morning the noise is amplified. I went into an area I thought was an emergency exit and found the kitchen in full operation ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
walkable area
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Amaing place to stay. Location is great, right next to Gran Via for great food and shopping as well as the Metro for easy travel.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas
Room was clean and staff were pleasant. We appreciated the shuttle to & from the airport.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Norte
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 Gran Via or Puerta del Sol 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 Gran Via and Puerta del Sol, 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.
