Carabanchel Vacations from $979

View famous works of art, shop for designer goods and visit the palace Spanish royals sometimes call home when you tour Madrid's central district.

Located in the upscale Madrid area of Calle de Serrano, this area boasts pricey real estate and Spain's third most expensive street. Discover numerous diplomatic missions, including the Swiss, French, US, and Italian embassies.

If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Gran Via or Puerta del Sol and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.

This avant-garde part of Madrid is known as the gay quarter because of its numerous LGBT shops and bars, a Gay Pride march and an open-minded populace.

Loved by hipsters and students for its coffeehouses and nightlife scene, this creative neighborhood also has excellent art museums, theaters and shopping.