Tourism in Madrid
From the hostel, you can reach very easily by feet the main locations of tourist interest in Madrid:
Gran Vía
Gran Vía, the main Street in Madrid, where you will find all leisure time choices: shops, theatres, cinemas, restaurants, pubs… You will not have time to get bored!
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol and its Km 0, a visit that you must not miss in Madrid. From this centrally situated and lively square, you will easily get to Plaza Mayor, situated just a few meters away from the heart of the city. You will appreciate its beautiful facade and the most emblematic of its nine access doors: Arco de Cuchilleros.
Plaza de Oriente
Do not miss the distinguished square known as Plaza de Oriente either, where it is placed the impressive Palacio Real. You can visit it on the inside, including the Throne Room. Jardines de Sabatini is a very special garden, enjoyable to visit if you have the chance. Next to it, you will see the Catedral de la Almudena, Madrid’s Cathedral, built in a neo-gothic style and crowned with an incredible dome.
Prado Museum
The well-known Prado Museum collects many of the most important works of art, both permanent and of an inestimable value and its interesting temporary exhibitions. Visit the museum’s official website for detailed information: http://www.museodelprado.es/ Beside the Prado, there is the Paseo del Arte, where you will also find two other important art galleries in Madrid: Museo Reina Sofía Museum and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
Parque del Buen Retiro
Parque del Buen Retiro is the perfect place to relax yourself going for a walk at any time of the year. It is worth it renting a boat in its pond and visiting its famous Palacio de Cristal. You can easily reach this park from the well-known Plaza de Cibeles, walking up to the historical Puerta de Alcalá by the street that has the same name, which is typical in Madrid.