Tampu

Relaxed rooms & suites in a low-key hotel featuring a TV/reading room & a lobby lounge. A 3-minute walk from Plaza Mayor, this unfussy hotel in a 1700s building is 4 minutes' walk from Puerta del Sol metro station and 10 minutes on foot from the 18th-century Royal Palace of Madrid. Low-key rooms and suites have wood floors, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some add balconies. A rooftop suite adds exposed wood beams, a sitting area and a private terrace. Amenities include a breakfast buffet (fee), a TV/reading room, a guest computer and a lobby lounge area.

Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.

Nestled in Plaza de las Cortes, this stylish hotel boasts chic rooms, a lively Mediterranean restaurant, and warm, welcoming staff ready to pamper you.

Modern rooms & suites in a hip hotel featuring a cool restaurant, a bar & an art gallery. On a tree-lined street in the city center, this contemporary hotel is a 3-minute walk from Colón metro station and a 12-minute stroll from the neoclassical Plaza de Cibeles. The modern rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod/iPhone docks. Upgraded rooms add terraces, Nespresso machines, and/or seating areas with sofabeds. There's also a 2-bedroom suite with a private terrace. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet is offered for a fee. Other amenities include a trendy restaurant, a chic bar, a fitness room and an art gallery.

At Salmon Guru, inventive cocktails and adventurous bites come alive in a vibrant, retro-chic setting that's perfect for a memorable night out in Madrid.

Nestled in the heart of Chueca, Mercado de San Antón is a lively three-level food haven offering everything from fresh produce to tapas on a rooftop terrace.

Basic rooms & suites, some offering terraces with city views, plus free Wi-Fi, a bar & bike rental. Just off the upscale Gran Via shopping street in a central district of the city, this modest hotel is a 2-minute walk from Gran Vía metro station and a 15-minute walk from Royal Palace of Madrid. Basic rooms and suites offer flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minibars and desks. Suites add terraces with loungers and city views. Breakfast buffet is served in a casual dining room, and there's also a warmly decorated bar offering snacks. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facilities and bike rental.

Hip option with an industrial-chic vibe serving a creative blend of Latin American & Asian flavors.

Intimate, laid-back café with a takeout window offering specialty coffees, pastries & savory toasts.

In the heart of Chueca, Kuoco 360 serves up a lively fusion of seafood-forward dishes and bold flavors in a relaxed, stylish setting that feels like home.