Suroeste 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.
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.
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.
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
Madrid: Prado Museum with Optonal Tapas or E-bike Tour
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
The Best of Barcelona from Madrid in One Day
Our pick of the best Suroeste Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza España
The hotel is absolutely beautiful. The rooftop was definitely the highlight of our stay. The hotel itself was a bit busy, but the service, breakfast, and amenities were excellent
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel Regina
Excellent and generous Breakfast. Lovely and helpful staff everywhere. Excellent location
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
We stayed overnight for a connecting flight to Mallorca next day. Lovely hotel and staff!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Senator Barajas Hotel
Was not able to make it. So I cannot make a review
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Live It Gran Via
The room was big and clean. The kitchen was good. Its so close to La Plaza Mayor and Plaza del Sol. Everyone was so amicable and courteous.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Wonderfully comfortable and clean room. Great staff! Perfect location for exploring Madrid.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Suroeste
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.
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 Puerta del Sol or Gran Via 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 Puerta del Sol and Gran Via, 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.
Huertas
Congress of Deputies and Plaza de Santa Ana are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Huertas. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and popular shops.
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