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Best neighborhoods for first-time tourists in Madrid
The Spanish capital is known for its array of distinct neighborhoods each with its own appeal. An affordable and easy-to-navigate metro system, which makes it is easy to get around Madrid gives you more flexibility in choosing where to stay. Perhaps the most popular choice is Puerta del Sol, the heart of the city center and one of the main tourist attractions with its numerous shops, affordable hotels, and restaurants. Close by is Gran Via street, one of the city's main arteries, which is also home to a number of hotels. A short walk from here is Plaza España where the city's most iconic landmarks lie, including the Royal Palace and the Teatro Royal. For somthing outside the traditional tourist areas, consider staying in La Latina or Malasaña, two bohemian neighborhoods that offer a wide range of eclectic shops, quaint cafes, and lively bars.
Centro
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: 20 hotels from $41
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: 40 hotels from $27
Luxury
: 88 hotels from $49
San Blas
Budget
: 5 hotels from $40
Mid-range
: 4 hotels from $47
Luxury
: 12 hotels from $49
Barajas
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: 1 hotels from $71
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: 5 hotels from $55
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: 11 hotels from $60
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Hotels with best location in Madrid
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Luxury
Proximity  9.9
Petit Palace Alcalá
Centro
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
Vincci Centrum
Centro
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
Smartrental Collection Gran Vía Centric
Centro
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
Boutique Hotel H10 Villa de la Reina
Centro
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Mid-range
Proximity  9.8
Hotel Regina
Centro
Guest rating
Proximity  9.7
Hotel Europa
Centro
Guest rating
Proximity  9.7
Hotel Madrid Gran Via 25, Affiliated by Meliá
Centro
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Proximity  9.7
Petit Palace Chueca
Centro
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Budget
Proximity  9.8
Hotel Mirador Puerta del Sol
Centro
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
Hotel Freedom
Centro
Guest rating
Proximity  9.7
Far Home Plaza Mayor
Centro
Guest rating
Proximity  9.6
Mayerling Hotel
Centro
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Apartments
Proximity  9.9
BNBHolder Apartamentos en Sol Deluxe 1
Centro
Proximity  9.9
BNBHolder Apartamentos en Sol Deluxe 2
Centro
Proximity  9.9
BNBHolder Apartamentos en Sol Deluxe 3
Centro
Proximity  9.9
BNBHolder Apartamentos en Sol Superior 1
Centro
Others
Proximity  9.9
BNBHolder Apartamentos en Sol Deluxe 1
Centro
Proximity  9.9
BNBHolder Apartamentos en Sol Deluxe 2
Centro
Proximity  9.9
BNBHolder Apartamentos en Sol Deluxe 3
Centro
Proximity  9.9
BNBHolder Apartamentos en Sol Superior 1
Centro
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