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Hostal Persal brings you close to the art and culture of Madrid
We are located in the famous Barrio de las Letras district, next to the Puerta del Sol and just a few minutes walk away from the famous Art Triangle of Madrid.
From Hostal Persal you will be able to visit the main cultural centres in the city quickly and comfortably, as well as a never-ending list of monuments and emblematic buildings, both by foot and by public transport. Don’t miss out on everything that Madrid has to offer!
Reina Sofía Museum
By car
Walking
Prado Museum
By car
Walking
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
By car
Walking
Museo de Bellas Artes (Museum of Fine Arts)
By car
Walking
Caixa Forum
By car
Walking
Puerta del Sol
By car
Walking
Plaza Mayor
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Walking
Palacio Real
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Walking
Almudena Cathedral
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Walking
Teatro Real
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Walking
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum – just a 10-minute walk away
Located in the Palace of Villahermosa, on the corner of Paseo del Prado and Carrera de San Jerónimo, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is situated inside the so-called Art or Golden Triangle (Triángulo del Arte or Triángulo de Oro) in Madrid, alongside the Prado and Centro de Arte Reina Sofía museums. This famous museum holds paintings that encompass a time frame from the 13th century to the 1980s; from Gothic to Pop Art; from Realism to Impressionism.
Prado Museum – 13 minutes away by foot
It is one of the most important museums in the whole of Spain. On its walls you can enjoy paintings by European art masters from the 16th to the 19th century. If you would like to enjoy admiring some of the biggest geniuses in the world of art, such as Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, El Bosco, Tintoretto or Van Dyck, don’t miss out on visiting this unique building filled with culture.
Reina Sofía Museum – a 14-minute walk away
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía occupies the southern vertex of Madrid’s Art Triangle. It is one of the most emblematic museums in the city which gathers permanent and temporary exhibitions of 20th century and contemporary art. Its permanent collection contains works by Dalí, Picasso or Miró.
Museo de Bellas Artes de Madrid – only 6 minutes away by foot
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando is an important museum with famous works by Spanish, Flemish and Italian painters. Located on Calle Alcalá, it is well worth a visit to admire in person some of the most important works of art by Juan Gris, Zurbarán, Sorolla or Rubens.
Caixa Forum Madrid – a 14-minute walk away
Inaugurated in 2008, Caixa Forum Madrid occupies a singular building on whose facade you can see a vertical garden designed by Patrick Blanc. The museum is located next to the Royal Botanical Garden and it holds interesting temporary exhibitions.
Café Central – just 30 seconds away!
Café Central is one of Europe’s most important jazz clubs, where you can enjoy the best Spanish and international jazz as well as excellent cuisine.
Puerta del Sol – 5 minutes away by foot
The heart of the city, also known as the kilómetro cero. It is surrounded by shops, department stores, restaurants, bars and tourist attractions.
Plaza Mayor – 6-minute walk away
The ideal place to enjoy when going for a walk, sitting on a terrace for a drink or enjoying the cultural and cosmopolitan atmosphere that reigns there and in its surrounding area, where artists go to exhibit and sell their paintings.
Teatro Real – 15 minutes away by foot
Located in the famous Plaza de Oriente, in front of the Palacio Real, it is the opera theatre of Madrid and it is considered as one of the most important ones in Europe. Also known as El Real.
Palacio Real – a 15-minute walk away
The official residence of the Spanish Royal Family, although it is only used for State celebration events. Surrounded by gardens (Sabatini, Campo del Moro, de Lepanto), it is a majestic building which holds works of art of immense value, such as instruments, tapestries, sculptures…
Almudena Cathedral – 15 minutes away by foot
Located next to the Palacio Real, in Madrid’s old town, the Cathedral of Santa María la Real de la Almudena is the episcopal see of Madrid’s archdiocese. Built between the 19th and 20th centuries, it combines different styles, with a Neoclassical exterior, a Neo-Gothic interior and a Neo-Romanesque crypt.