Every visitor to Madrid passes through Puerta del Sol at some point during a stay. While the plaza’s center teems with people from all over the world, its outer edges are filled with souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes, and currency exchanges. Home to a famous clock that marks the beginning of each new year, the plaza also contains memorials and statues that reflect the city's history. With a major metro stop and a central location, it’s a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Put Puerta del Sol into our Madrid trip itinerary planner and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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julio821
The center of city everything you need is there hotels,restaurants, stores,entertainment and tickets more »
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Adam H
Always something going on and a wide variety of illegal street vendors selling things cheap before the cops chase them off. Seriously, it's the center of this party of town. You can get to everywhere ... more »
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Cooking_with_Capers
This is a busy hub close to lots of shopping and eating places. It is flanked by impressive buildings too. more »
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Jeanne Burns
This is a huge square with loads of tapas bars and restaurants souvenir shops sweet shops and many more delightful shops. As u walk out the square u walk between all these small walkways which lead u to more shops and tapas bars. A true delight and entertaining. In the main plaza u have various artists performing what they good at etc. A real must place to visit.
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Katerina I
One of the touristy "must see" but there is not very much to see or do. Guess if you have a guide who can tell about this square, you might get a better picture. Overall it's a nice place filled with tourists, street artists and outside cafes.
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Pratibha malik
Beautiful square, almost looks like a set from a Movie. Enjoy the beautiful fountain at the centre, relax on stairs or enjoy boating. Really great for taking pictures as well.
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Antonio Hyder
Every time I get an international visitor in Madrid we always end up at Puerta del Sol taking iconic pictures. Here's one at Km. 0, symbolising that Spanish road network starts from here, as we have a radial layout centered in Madrid, at this exact spot.
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Luke Lopez
One of Madrid's most transited tourist sights to visit. Generally gets very crowded from 11:00 to 00:30. Moderate police presence. *Beware of pickpockets*
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The Spanish capital is known for its array of distinct neighborhoods each with its own appeal. An affordable and easy-to-navigate metro system, which makes it is easy to get around Madrid gives you more flexibility in choosing where to stay. Perhaps the most popular choice is Puerta del Sol, the heart of the city center and one of the main tourist attractions with its numerous shops, affordable hotels, and restaurants. Close by is Gran Via street, one of the city's main arteries, which is also home to a number of hotels. A short walk from here is Plaza España where the city's most iconic landmarks lie, including the Royal Palace and the Teatro Royal. For somthing outside the traditional tourist areas, consider staying in La Latina or Malasaña, two bohemian neighborhoods that offer a wide range of eclectic shops, quaint cafes, and lively bars.
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