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Madrid Map, Accommodation & Sightsteeing Museo de San Isidro Círculo de Bellas Artes e A toch Teatro Alcazar lá Alca Puerta de Alcalá Palacio de Comunicaciones Banco de España alle d e Las Huert M C al l e d e as oratin Pedro Estanque Del Retiro Fuente Del Retiro Palacio de Velázquez Lago Del Palacio De Cristal Palacio de Cristal Calle de Espalter Parque del Retiro Jardín Botánico Atocha Teatro Pavón arce lona 3 de B dad la Ciu Situated in one of the best locations on Alcalá Street, leading directly down to Puerta del Sol Square. Recently renovated, it is the perfect place to stay. Eat out in one of the many restaurants within walking distance, or dine in the Amayra Restaurant specialising in Mediterranean cooking with a modern touch. Just a stone’s throw from Puerta del Sol square which bustles with street performers, flea markets and local traders – it’s a great place to visit. Make sure you check out the vibrant Plaza de Santa Ana. With traditional pubs and amazing tapas bars in and around the wee lanes off the square, it’s always a great place to start the night. Madrid Hop On Hop Off Tour Best of Toledo Get to really know this city inside and out. Sit back and relax as you pass by all the famous sights like the Royal Palace, Gran Via, Prado Museum and El Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (home of Real Madrid). If you see something that you like, simply hop off and explore. A true melting pot of cultures: Christians, Jews and Muslims have all left their mark on this beautiful medieval city. Check out the serene convent church of San Juan, the chains of the Christian slaves, the remarkable Transito Synagogue and walk the winding cobbled streets. Well located in an enviable position close to the Alcala Gate, Plaza de Cibeles, Parque del Retiro and not far from the museums. It’s boutique in its style and set in a 19th century home. It’s trendy with its own personality, combining elegance and architecture in keeping with the avant-garde building. In summertime, be sure to try a street side spot at the award-winning ‘Independencia Restaurant’. 4 Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala Vincci Soho d Location location location: it’s just as important for your hotel as it is for your home! And this location really is brilliant; on a quiet street off Gran Via literally in the heart of the city, shops galore on the doorstep, a 5 minute walk to Puerta del Sol and only a few minutes more to Plaza Mayor. a de o Pase s acia s Ac e La Hotel Regina 2 Estación Puerta de Atocha ristina ina C e la Re d Paseo Ave nid 1 Parque Casino Ronda de la Reina de To ledo a toch de A Ministerio de Agricultura de la Museo Nacional Inf an de Antropología ta Is a be l Jardines del Rastro da La Casa Ron Encendida a i nc Circo Price Vale a de Rond Puerta de Toledo s ne nto Pa se o Corrala Museo Nacional Reina Sofía Hotel Il Castillas 14 uana Fuente de la Cibeles C lá lca e A d alle 4 Museo Naval Bolsa de Comercio Palacio de Congresos Museo Obelisco Héroes Teatro Reina Thyssen del Dos de Mayo Victoria Museo del Bornemisza Ejército Ritz Madrid 3 o Plaza de Casón del rad Fuente de el P Santa Ana Palace d Buen Retiro Neptuno Calle Teatro Español Museo Casa de Museo Lope de Vega del Prado Casa de Galicia C 2 a la C oleg iata de Calle Calle de Colegiata de San Isidro Edificio Metrópolis let os Casa de América e d de la Ad Vía Infa ntas Call Real Basílica de San Francisco o d se Pa Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Ayuntamiento de Madrid C a l le o e P Palacio de Gaviria Teatro Mayor Palacio de Uceda Catedral de Las Fuerzas Armadas Calle d e Don C al l e ll Ca ergara e V e d de Carretas C Teatro Real Jardines de Lepanto Gran Las e R eco ampo l Moro 1 e de Calle de Prim le d Plaza de Oriente Palacio Real Calle Call Cal Teatro Cine Real Cinema Jardines Cabo Noval Biblioteca Nacional Teatro María Guerrero Capitol Jardines de Sabatini Calle de Goya za de Vía Palacio del Senado Gr an l le V n Sa lle Ca ta es Cu de e nt ice Ca Plaza de España Torre de Madrid Museo Cerralbo Iglesia Vida Nueva Edificio España le an Cal S de Museo Municipal Iglesia de El Salvador Cal le