Today we travel to Madrid and explore it calmly, stopping at the different charming places and secret spots.
Let’s enjoy Madrid to the fullest!
Two places that have never changed in Madrid: Parque del Retiro and Serrano Street with its prestigious Salamanca neighbourhood. We start our tour in the centre of Madrid
Where I should stay to start the tour in the centre of the city?
You have three options really close to each other and within a few steps from the starting point. It’s the perfect place to start a nice walk or a bike tour, stopping at interesting places in Madrid and near Museo del Prado and the popular Art’s Triangle.
- Petit Palace President Castellana Hotel: in Marques de Villamagna street at Salamanca neighbourhood. It’s near Parque del Retiro and the National Library and close to Calle Serrano,where you will find the best international brand shops in the country.
- Petit Palace Santa Barbara Hotel: this 4-star hotel is near Gran Via and it has free bike parking.
- Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII Hotel: it’s close to Puerta de Alcala,Cibeles fountain, Parque del Retiro, and the Museums’ Triangle. It’s a central 4-star hotel in Calle Alfonso XII.
All these Petit Palace hotels include free bicycle rental services in case you don’t want to take the metro, bus or a taxi.
Must-visit places in this area
- Puerta de Alcala: the origin of the rest royal European gates. You can find the popular streets of Alcala, Serrano, Olozaga and Alfonso XI nearby.
- Parque del Retiro: the gardens of this park date back to the 30’s or 40’s of 1600. los jardines de este parque datan de las décadas tercera y cuarta del 1600. It’s a popular place for locals in Madrid.
- Almudena’s Cathedral: you must visit this architectonic jewel.
- Cibeles: Cibeles goddess fountain in the centre of the city, where many locals meet in the evening to chat or eat an ice-cream.
- Visit museums nearby with great permanent exhibitions and unique art pieces in the world.