Do some people-watching at Plaza de Pontejos. If its well-trodden paths could talk, this historic square would have plenty of stories to tell.

Plaza de Pontejos is a great place to begin discovering Madrid Centro. This public square comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Pencil in time for other sights like Plaza Mayor, Prado Museum, and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to fully experience what's on offer in the area.

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Hotel Riu Plaza España

Madrid Centro

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Jan 17 - Jan 20

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Madrid (MAD)

18.8/10 Exceptional! (4,459 reviews)

Loved everything about the hotel and the room, with two exceptions. The pros -comfortable bed, refrigerator, desk for working, large spacious bathroom with amazing shower and the unbeatable views from the rooftop. The two cons- automatic light in bathroom that came on in the middle of the night even when nobody was in there and the hair dryer, it would overheat and it took me good half hour to dry hair waiting for it to cool down.

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Hotel Mayerling

Madrid Centro

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Jan 21 - Jan 26

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Miami (MIA) to Madrid (MAD)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

Great staff!! Super friendly

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Hotel Mirador de Chamartin

Ciudad Lineal

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Jan 19 - Jan 24

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New York (NYC) to Madrid (MAD)

8.6/10 Excellent! (689 reviews)

Nice hotel, a bit far from downtown Madrid, quite area.

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