Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid

Chic rooms & suites, some with Gran Vía views, in a refined hotel offering dining & a rooftop bar. Amid shops and restaurants on the lively Gran Vía thoroughfare, this upmarket hotel is a minute's walk from a metro station, and within 15 minutes on foot of both the Museo Nacional Del Prado and the sprawling, 19th-century Buen Retiro Park. Sophisticated rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars and Nespresso machines. Upgraded rooms and suites add street views, and/or balconies or terraces. Room service is available. There's an elegant restaurant, as well as a rooftop tapas bar with a terrace and street views. Bike rentals are available.

Nestled near Estación del Arte, this stylish minimalist hotel boasts serene white-on-white rooms, a welcoming lobby with free coffee, and a chic rooftop terrace for city views.

Bustling street lined with fashion shops, luxe housing, a history museum & a 3-level market.

Laid-back establishment offering coffee, smoothies & light fare, plus weekend brunch.

Ticket station for a gondola ride over parks, a zoo & a leisure park, with views of city landmarks.

Nestled in a vibrant part of Madrid, this chic spot serves up exquisite cocktails amid lush greenery and stylish décor, perfect for a cozy date or a night out.

Platea is a vibrant, multi-level gastronomic hub in Madrid, blending exquisite dining with exciting live performances in a stylish former cinema.

Sophisticated lodging offering Basque dining, a rooftop cocktail bar & a spa, plus a bowling alley. This refined hotel on a tree-lined street is a 4-minute walk from a metro stop, and 3 km from both the Prado Museum and El Retiro Park. The sophisticated rooms, some with balconies, feature parquet floors, fireplaces and free-standing tubs, as well as Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Suites offer separate living rooms, 4-poster beds and whirlpool baths. All provide safes and Wi-Fi access. Breakfast is offered for a surcharge. An elegant restaurant serves Basque cuisine. Other amenities include a rooftop cocktail lounge, a spa and a gym, plus a wood-paneled bar with a bowling alley.

Modest rooms, some with shared bathrooms, in a low-key townhouse offering free Wi-Fi. Set in a townhouse on a shop-lined street, this straightforward hostel is a 2-minute walk from the nearest metro station and a 3-minute walk from Plaza Mayor square. Unfussy rooms with soundproofed windows feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some also feature balconies. Most have en suite bathrooms; single rooms have private or shared facilities.

Rustic & urban traditions are marked in the collection of 7000 items at this compact museum.