Capital of Spain, bright and energetic Madrid located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, attracts tourists to join the wonderful Spanish life. So, if you come to Madrid, don't miss the opportunity to explore its every corner, every museum and art gallery, as it really has a lot of attractions worth to discover. Among the Madrid's famous attractions are Royal Palace, Plaza de Espana, Plaza Mayor, magnificent places as Prado Museum and Palacio Real. Madrid is a very green city that is why locals love to spend their spare time in the famous botanical garden called Glorieta de Murillo, which has an amazing collection of rare plants. Around 30.000 of which were collected and brought here by Gomez Ortega and Juan de Villanueva during the times of King Charles III reign.

The city main square, the Plaza Mayor, is always filled with people. Here you can see all city's celebrations, whether it's a bull fight or a national festival. Here is one of the famous attractions, the monument of Felipe III. Another busiest street is Puerta del Sol. Here are located lots of souvenir shops, cafes and bars, and as in Barcelona, the most interesting attractions of the city, street actors, dressed in indescribable costumes performing various "live figures". Unlike more relaxed Barcelona with a developed travel industry,  there are a vide range of  Madrid hotel offers, but still there are a lot of nice places to choose from. Depending on your budget, you can choose whether to stay in one of the best Madrid hotels in the chic and luxurious room in the very center or hide in a small and cozy hotel in the center of the city's nightlife. As sometimes the city is rather busy with tourists, advanced Madrid hotel reservation is highly recommended. Room rates may differ depending on the season, so check in advance the updated rates in the chosen Madrid hotel deal.

There are different types of hotels in Madrid. For travelers looking for a budget Madrid hotel, the city can offer a rather wide variety of hostals or pensions. Usually this type of rest is popular among travelers coming to Madrid for football matches, weekend breaks, short business trips, students. Hostels do not have the same amenities compared to hotels; such accommodation is cheaper, offering: bathroom or shared bathroom, bedding and towels. Some of them may also have laundry, air-conditioning, free Internet access, breakfast and free lockers. Madrid hotel rates vary from €20-25 to €70 a night per double room. One of the cheap Madrid hotels recommended for the central area is Hotel Macarena, located near the Plaza Mayor, which can offer clean, spacious and well-decorated rooms, with a decent service. Centralized location is very comfortable, at the same time this hostel is rather calm. Mad Hostel is very suitable for travelers looking for a cheap accommodation and convenient location near the city's most significant attractions. Mad Hostel can offer Wi Fi and internet access, air-conditioning, key card and security lockers.

Mid-range stay is offered for up to €150 a night per double room. Some of the hotels are located in the historical buildings. Mostly recommended among mid-range is Hotel Plaza Mayor, next to Plaza Mayor is anther good option for a stay. It's located in the stylish 150-old building, all rooms have a magnificent view on the central Madrid. Hotel Alicia, a small boutique Madrid hotel, with a great and convenient location at the corner of Plaza Santa Ana in the Huertas barrio full of great jazz and flamenco bars, thus is ideal for night life fans.Top-end Madrid hotels, usually placed in the former palaces, will cost from €150 a night per double room. Here is all the comfort that you need and all the amenities that you want. Luxury option will be Hotel Senator, located close to the center of Madrid. It has one room on each floor which doesn't face the street. The views down the Grand Via are excellent from the corner rooms. Each room has Wi Fi access, so it's very convenient for business travelers. Newly opened Petit Palace Posada del Peine, also near Plaza Mayor, is a fascinating luxury Madrid hotel. Placed in the historic building, this hotel, at the same time has a very modern design.

In other options, as everywhere in Spain, if you are planning a longer trip in Madrid, there is an opportunity to rent an apartment. The price for flats stars from €88 per night, and usually offers good discounts.
Visiting Madrid, with limited time? There is so much to see in this fascinating city, which would normally take at least couple of weeks, but it is possible to see the major highlights in a couple of days too. This city is full of attractions, too numerous to list in one page, so if you are planning to spend only a couple of days here, plan ahead your trip and book your hotel in Madrid - you will not regret it.