For the best shopping in Madrid, head to Gran Via. Translated as ‘Great Way’, Gran Via is an upscale shopping street featuring a range of typical high street stores and independent shops.

Gran Via is lined with stylish accommodation that overlook the scenic street. Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid and NH Collection Madrid Gran Via are two good options.

Students and travellers on a budget will find an excellent assortment of affordable boutique hotels and youth hostels near the Opera metro station, just in front of the Grand Palace of Madrid.

Some great budget hotels in Madrid for under £100 per night include Toc Hostel Madrid, Petit Palace Plaza Mayor, and Hotel Intur Palacio San Martin.

Football fans planning to catch a Real Madrid match could consider a stay at the AC Hotel Aitana by Marriott, which is a short walk from the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the nearby metro station.

Guests wishing to stay near the Madrid Atocha train station, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, and Real Jardin Botanico could consider NH Madrid Nacional or the Hotel Mediodia.

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Hotels in Embajadores, Sol and Gran Via have the most searches on KAYAK. For more information about Madrid's different neighborhoods, check out our Madrid's City Guide.

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For the Museo Nacional de Prado, take a look at the Centro neighbourhood, where you will find numerous hotels and good links to other parts of the city. ME Madrid Reina Victoria features a rooftop terrace with fabulous views of the city. Budget hotels and hostels such as Far Home Atocha and One Shot Prado can also be found in the area.

The area near the Teatro Real Opera House is great. Well connected by metro to other parts of the city, the neighbourhood is a short walk to Madrid’s main square Plaza Mayor. For basic budget accommodation, try Citadel by Pillow Hotel or check out Hotel Intur Palacio San Martin a boutique hotel on a lovely square.

Madrid is full of youth hostels, many of which come excellently rated. The Centro area in particular is densely populated with budget accommodation that cater to a young adult set. Hostal El Pilar is clean and elegant with most rooms featuring two or three beds, which is perfect for groups of friends travelling together.

The area surrounding Plaza de España has numerous hotels that are great for families. Just a short walk from several parks and gardens, it’s a good location where children will have plenty of options for playing outside. The high-end Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques and more affordable Hotel Emperador both feature rooftop pools with stunning views of the city.

Somos, at Barcelo Torre de Madrid has an acclaimed restaurant that features international fare. The hotel’s excellent breakfast buffet come with fresh smoothies and Spanish omelettes. The sleek Totem Madrid in the Salamanca neighbourhood is home to Hermosos & Malditos, which features an excellent Mediterranean menu and a chic bar.