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.
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.
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
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Suroeste Hotel Deals
Hotel Regina
Amazing experience!
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Excelente todo
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Espectacular muy buen servicio todo limpio y excelente ubicación
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Latroupe Prado
The staff were friendly and helpful. The room and communal spaces were all clean and well looked after.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hostal Madrid Atocha
The room was clean with comfortable beds. Very bare bones, but a good location and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Place was clean. Rooms are smaller than what it appears on pics. I couldn’t open my luggage and I had a medium size one.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Suroeste
Palacio
While you're in Palacio, take in top sights like Gran Via or Almudena Cathedral, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Opera Station or Santo Domingo Station.
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 Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and El Rastro. 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 Plaza Mayor 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 Plaza Mayor, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via 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.
Suroeste Travel Guide
- Urtinsa Industrial Estate
- Gran Via
- Puerta del Sol
- Parque Warner Madrid
- Plaza Mayor
- El Retiro Park
- Prado Museum
- Movistar Arena
- Plaza de España - Princesa
- Riyadh Air Metropolitano
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Madrid Zoo Aquarium
- Plaza de Cibeles
- Las Rozas Village Outlet
- Palacio Vistalegre
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
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