Things to do:
Parque de Buen Retiro (Retiro Park)
This is park is close to the hotel and has a Crystal Palace, Small Museum (an
extension of the Reina Sofia), Boat rides, Food vendors, etc.
Paseo del Prado
Just a few blocks from the Hotel Agumar is a beautiful tree lined stroll with
many museums including Reina Sofia Museum, Caixa Forum (with it’s vertical
garden), Prado Museum, Thyssen Museum, fountains, the Royal Botanical
Gardens, and Retiro Park. Real Madrid soccer fans may also tour the Bernabéu
Stadium.
Puerta del Sol
The metro station Sol is surrounded with great shopping and restaurants. Don’t
miss the Kilometer 0 stone (all streets in Spain begin here) or the Bear and
“Madroño” Tree sculpture (the symbol of Madrid).
Plaza Mayor and Mercado San Miguel
Plaza Mayor is in the heart of Madrid with restaurants, a square, and shopping.
Nearby is the Mercado San Miguel, a recently restored market with culinary
delights.
Palacio Real and Royal Opera House
A bit further away from the hotel is the Royal Palace.
Just across the beautiful square is the Royal Opera House.
Links with more great touristic information:
esMADRID- Tourism in Madrid, Time Out Magazine- Things to do in Madrid,
Spotted by Locals- Experience Madrid like a Local, Museums and Collections Guide
Transportation:
Madrid Barajas Airport, Airport/Hotel Transfers- AERO City (affordable airport shuttle-book online in English), Transportation in Madrid (All
methods), Subway/Metro Map- Madrid