The Gran Vía runs through the centre of Madrid, right through the Plaza de Cibeles, the Plaza del Callo and the Plaza de España, which is also where it finishes. From the best hotels on the Gran Vía it’s only five or ten minutes walk to Chueca, Santa Ana and Malasaña. Where there’s plenty of places to eat, drink and shop. And it’s within a short stroll of many of Madrid’s highlights. And it’s almost always teeming with people, in fact it’s known for being one of the busiest streets for nightlife in Europe - the ‘Spanish Broadway’.

The Gran Vía sounds grand, and it is, rather, with some prime examples of 20th century architecture lining its way. You’ll see Art Deco grandeur next to Vienna Secessionist style and Spanish Moorish Revival design. Just like Broadway this is also where you might come to see a show, be it an internationally regarded musical or flamenco performance.

Aside from shopping, eating, drinking and being entertained, the Gran Vía is close to the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales. This impressive monastery was founded by Joanna of Austria (daughter of King Carlos V of Spain and Isabel Empress of Portugal) in 1559, and its treasures include the dowries of several noblewomen. The Inglesia de San José and Parroquia San Marcos are two other local churches of interest for their art and architecture. And there are some lovely private palaces too.

The 3 Best Hotels on the Gran Vía

The Best Contemporary Hotels on the Gran Vía

The Iberostar Las Letras Gran Vía is located right on the Gran Vía, close to many of the city's highlights. It boasts contemporary interiors alongside original features.

The Grandest Hotels on the Gran Vía

The Principal is a majestic hotel set on the very top floors of a grand building dating from the 1920s. There are 76 rooms, all of them decorated in monochrome shades, with incredible city views and indulgent bathrooms. There’s also a fabulous terrace cocktail bar and an elegant restaurant.

The Best Value Hotels on the Gran Vía

Just one street back from the Gran Vía, Room Mate Oscar has 74 individually designed rooms which are anything but dull - do you prefer wide-awake orange, vivid lime green or a chessboard of black and white? Rooms start from around £85 per night.

If you haven’t found your idea of the 3 best hotels on the Gran Vía on our Guru’s list of the 3 Best Hotels on the Gran Vía you could:

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Madrid or the best hotels with pools in Madrid
• Consider our Guru’s collection of the best hotels in Paseo del Prado? or the 4 Best Hotels in Madrid de Los Austrias?
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The 3 Best Hotels on the Gran Vía, Madrid

 

Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Monday, 22nd August 2022