Catalonia Puerta del Sol

Atocha, 23, Centro, 28012 Madrid

Catalonia Puerta del Sol is in a magnificent 18th-century building in the historic center of Madrid, a few minutes from Puerta del Sol. It provides free Wi-Fi all through the hotel. The hotel is just 55 yards from Puerta del Sol, Madrid’s major square, and from principal tapas restaurants. You can walk to Madrid’s renowned Art Triangle in 15 minutes. Atocha Train Station is half a mile away. The air-conditioned rooms function parquet floors and fashionable décor. Each and every one has flat-screen satellite Television, a private bathroom and a minibar. The Puerta del Sol’s restaurant serves a buffet breakfast … Continue reading →

Tryp Madrid Atocha Hotel

Atocha, 83, Centro, 28012 Madrid

7.8

The grand Tryp Atocha is in Madrid’s cultural heart, 1000 ft from CaixaForum and 1700 ft from Atocha Train Station. It gives modern, air conditioned rooms with satellite Tv. The hotel is right subsequent to Anton Martin Metro Station, and just a 5-minute walk from the Retiro Park and the Prado. Puerta del Sol is just a 10-minute walk away. The spacious rooms at Tryp Madrid Atocha Hotel have parquet floors and a pillow menu. Web access is offered upon request, and some rooms have workout gear. The Tryp Atocha’s restaurant serves a buffet breakfast. The lobby bar serves cocktails … Continue reading →

Hostal Los 5 Pinos

Fuentelahiguera, 4, San Blas, 28022 Madrid

7.9

Just minutes from Madrid Airport, and close to the IFEMA convention center site, Hostal Los 5 Pinos gives rooms with air conditioning. There is totally free Wi-Fi. The big rooms all have air conditioning, minibar, Television, protected and telephone. The suites have hydromassage showers and Jacuzzis. Children below 11 years stay for free of charge when utilizing existing bedding. The Hostal Los five Pinos sits on highway A-two, supplying straightforward road access to central Madrid. It is also about one mile from the Juan Carlos I Park. Private parking is available upon request.

Hostal Tokio

Puebla, 6 1º derecha, Centro, 28004 Madrid

Hostal Tokio is centrally located, just 1300 ft from Madrid’s Gran Through Metro Station. It has a 24-hour front desk, and provides air conditioned rooms with a laptop secure and cost-free Wi-Fi. The simple rooms at the Tokio guesthouse have a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower and amenities. Rooms are also heated, and there is a Television and a desk. The Tokio has vending machines for drinks and snacks. Its central place indicates there are numerous bars and restaurants nearby. There is a tour desk, and several tourist websites, such as the Prado Museum, are within a 15-minute … Continue reading →

Confortel Pio XII

Avenida de Pio XII, 77, Chamartín, 28016 Madrid

This designer hotel delivers free Wi-Fi, a pillow menu and totally free bottled water in rooms. Direct buses to Puerta del Sol stop outside, and Madrid’s IFEMA Exhibition Center is a ten minute drive away. The contemporary, air-conditioned rooms at the Confortel Pio XII function satellite Television, and have a private bathroom full with a hairdryer. The Pio XII’s restaurant serves international cuisine using seasonal produce. Guests can also have a drink in the hotel’s cafe-bar. There is a coffee service in the early morning. Confortel Pio XII has web points with totally free internet access for guests. The hotel … Continue reading →

About Madrid

Madrid City Guide

Posted on July 20, 2012

Madrid, the capital of Spain, is the nerve center in this nation for both physically and culturally. The city lacks beaches and coasts. But it compensates these shortages with lovely art galleries, cultural centers, large open lush gardens, etc. When you walk on the narrow, cobbled streets of Madrid, it leads to a breathtaking historical architecture hidden areas and bustling squares. The present Madrid City represents new modern enhancements and metropolitan infrastructure. You cannot find such a wonderful city in the world, because it is filled with old-hearted town together with fresh juvenile spirit. This Madrid City Guide will be … Continue reading →

Queen Sofia Museum in Madrid

Posted on March 17, 2012

The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía or simply the Queen Sofia museum, situated in Madrid, near the Atocha train and metro stations is one of the best museums of Spain. Easy to reach, this museum features several interesting exhibits inspired by Spanish art and including works of 20th century masters like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. It was officially inaugurated on September 10, 1992 and since that day has hosted a large number of exhibitions all of which have never failed to attract tourists as well as locals. Picasso’s great painting Guernica is the main attraction of this … Continue reading →

The Royal palace of Madrid

Posted on March 1, 2012

The Palacio Real de Madrid or the Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the King of Spain in the city of Madrid. However, the Royal family prefers to stay in Palacio de la Zarzuela and this palace is only used for state ceremonies. Located on Bailén Street in the Western part of downtown Madrid, the palace can be reached via the Ópera metro station. The palace spans over a huge area of about 135,000 square metres (1,450,000 sq ft) and has 2800 rooms. It is the largest palace in Europe by floor area. The interior of the palace … Continue reading →

The famous Puerta del Sol in Madrid

Posted on February 2, 2012

Madrid, the capital and the largest city of Spain takes pride in its great cultural and artistic heritage. Along with this, Madrid happens to be a modern and contemporary city with some of the liveliest nightlife in the world. Tourists find no dearth of places to visit in Madrid. One of the best known ad busiest places in this city is the Puerta del Sol (Spanish for “Gate of the Sun”). The square is famous for its clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year. The New Year’s celebration has … Continue reading →

The Lazaro Galdiano Museum in Madrid

Posted on January 10, 2012

The Lazaro Museum in Madrid originally belonged to Jose Lazaro Galdiano, a writer, editor and financer, who built up an extensive art collection, together with many unusual items, during his stay from 1862 to 1947. The museum is open from Wednesday to Monday from 10.00 hours to 16.30 hours for an entry fee of €4.00. The 3 storeyed museum impresses the visitors with its grandeur and the ceilings which are painted with beautiful murals. Each floor abounds in articles like silverware, jewellery, ceramics, furniture and even ivory trinkets. El Greco’s works are here, as too are paintings by Gainsborough and … Continue reading →