Madrid The Neighborhoods Of Madrid

El Centro

Bordered by the beautiful Palacio Real in the west and the relaxing Parque del Retiro in the east, El Centro, the heart of Madrid, and it encompasses the city's most famous historical sites and modern ...more

La Latina And Lavapiés

Known as the multicultural center of Madrid, La Latina and Lavapiés burst at the seams with international restaurants, bars, and cafes. Less frequented than the Sol or Plaza Mayor areas, these districts ...more

Huertas

Huertas street's walls are etched with quotes from writers like Cervantes and Calderón de la Barca who lived in this historically literary neighborhood during its Golden Age. Today, the neighborhood centers ...more

The Avenida Del Arte And Retiro

Once reserved for royalty, the beautiful Parque del Buen Retiro is a peaceful gem in the middle of hectic Madrid—much like a Spanish Central Park. Full of wide walkways, gardens, cafes, and entertainers ...more

Gran Vía

Though it celebrated its centennial in 2010, Gran Vía isn't ready for retirement yet. The bustling “Broadway Madrileño” has evolved from a musical mecca to a bustling thoroughfare full of theaters ...more

Chueca And Malasaña

Madrid's famous gay neighborhood Chueca is centered on Chueca and encompasses Hortaleza, Infantas, Barquillo, and San Lucas streets. Packed with modern restaurants, a wide variety of bars, and some of ...more

Argüelles And Moncloa

Just north of Plaza España is Argüelles, a series of crisscrossing streets centered around shopping-filled C. de la Princesa. The neighborhood is highly residential and not really geared toward tourists ...more

Salamanca

The poshest neighborhood in Madrid, Salamanca is a high-end residential area filled with luxury shopping. Walk down C. de Serrano or C. Jose Ortega y Gasset and find yourself surrounded by Gucci, Prada ...more