Choosing a Madrid Hotel near Puerta del Sol
As Spain’s largest city, with a population of some 3 million and the country’s capital, Madrid is a lively and interesting place to visit for travellers from all over the world. Like most European capitals, Madrid has lots of things for the tourist to do and see; many interesting tourist sights, world-famous museums and galleries, some great restaurants, cafés and bars, and the city is also host to many of the country’s main music, cultural and business events.
The Madrilenian people are also well known for of partying, and there are many areas, mainly scattered around the centre of the city, which come to life at night time, such as the districts of Huertas, Tribunal, Moncloa Bilbao, and Alonso Martinez. Also the city’s main gay ‘ghetto’, Chueca, has become a popular hot spot for a mixed, hedonistic crowd whose main purpose is to enjoy themselves until the early hours of the morning. We should mention that Madrid’s nightlife starts late. Often, and even more so on the weekends, it will be hard to find a restaurant open before 10.00pm!
As soon as you have decided that you would like to visit the city, you should start looking for your ideal accommodation from the wide selection of hotels in Madrid. Location is often an important factor when selecting your hotel. If you would like to be right in the heart of the city’s hustle and bustle and with good access to the sights and nightlife, then we would recommend Puerta del Sol (English: Gate of the Sun). The area has great connection to the rest of the city, and many sights can be reached on foot as well as by public transport. The square at Puerta del Sol is also where you will find a statue of the city’s most famous symbol, the Bear and Madroño Tree, as well as many other monuments and government buildings.
If you are looking for a Puerta del Sol hotels in Madrid, then please bear the following in mind:
Hotel Petit Palace Tres Cruces provides 3 star accommodation right in the heart of the city. Spread over four floors (with lift/elevator) of a modern building, guest rooms are well equipped with safety deposit box, private bathroom, air conditioning and Wi-Fi internet connection.
Hostal Castilla II is another affordable establishment that is located around the corner from Puerta del Sol, just north of the Gran Vía. All of the 16 guest rooms have a private bathroom and air conditioning. Also, in the direct area of this Madrid hotel, you will find a good selection of cafés, bars and restaurants.