Centro: The geographical center of Madrid and Spain is the Puerta del Sol and here you’ll find an endless amount of activity all day and night. The square itself serves as the meeting point for groups of friends and the majority of touristic sites such as the Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real, Mercado de San Miguel, and the Catedral de la Almudena can be found in close proximity.

Other areas of note in the Centro district are Huertas, also known as Barrio de las Letras (the city’s literary quarter) due to its distinction as being the home of many of Spain’s Siglo de Oro authors including Cervantes, Lope de Vega, and Quevedo (with streets being named after them). Two emblematic places are the Plaza de Santa Ana and Calle Huertas, with plenty of bars to lure you in. For those wanting to be in the heart of all the action, this is the place for you.