Madrid Hotels & Tourism

Madrid's vitality and character will soon have you hooked.

Madrid's sheer energy carries a simple message: this city knows how to live. She's a cross between Penélope Cruz (beautiful and quintessentially Spanish), Madonna (sassy and getting better with age) and an ex-convent schoolgirl who grew up and got sophisticated, but never forgot how to have a good time.

Madrid may not have the Roman origins that get city historians hot and bothered, and it may be a comparative parvenu, selected from rural obscurity to become the capital only in the second half of the 16th century, but it oozes an ebullience that rarely fails to move.

Madrid is Europe's highest capital city (650m/2100ft), and it's also surprisingly compact. All roads lead to Madrid's Plaza de la Puerta del Sol, the physical and emotional heart of the city. South of the Puerta del Sol is the oldest part of the city, with Plaza Mayor and Los Austrias to the southwest and the busy streets of the Huertas barrio (neighbourhood) to the southeast. Also to the south lie La Latina and Lavapiés. North of Plaza de la Puerta del Sol is a modern shopping district and, beyond that, the east-west thoroughfare Gran Vía and the gay barrio Chueca, gritty Malasaña, then Chamberí and Argüelles. East of the Puerta del Sol, across the Paseo del Prado and Paseo de los Recoletos, lie El Retiro park and Salamanca.

Travellers to Madrid, Spain can expect to find accommodation of all types, from upmarket Madrid hotels and resorts to more budget-focussed and unique options. For your next holiday accommodation in Madrid, make sure you check the regular and special offers on hotels.com.au first. Spain is host to a wide range of travel experience, suitable for all budgets. And Madrid is a great place to visit, blending experiences such as relaxing in the Parque del Buen Retiro and pe with famous attractions such as Museo del Prado and Reina Sofia. And don’t forget shopping shopping for treasures at El Rastro, and sample the famous nightlife - they call it killing the night - for an unforgettable Madrid experience. Wherever you’re staying, hotels.com.au offers a huge range of Madrid hotels and Madrid accommodation options.