Madrid
Mirasierra Suites Hotel is strategicaly located for any type of visit to Madrid.
In order to travel to the centre of Madrid, we have easy access to the main roads into the city center. The extensive Madrid Metro system is just a few minutes walk away, with access to Line 9 via the "Herrera Oria" station. If you are arriving by train (Renfe), the nearest station is the Renfe station "Chamartín" which is also located very close to the Hotel by taxi.
Both Madrid's Exhibition Center, IFEMA, and Barajas Airport are just a short taxi ride away from the Hotel. Mirasierra Suites Hotel offers, during the day, a free shuttle bus that connects these three points (Hotel -IFEMA -Airport) in the route.
Mirrasierra Suites Hotel is conveniently close to many of the Madrid Hospitals, making it the perfect place to stay when visiting Madrid Hospitals.
Approximate distances from Mirrasierra Suites Hotel to various places of interest:
Hospital Ramón y Cajal (714 m.)
Parque Norte (848 m.)
Centro Comercial La Vaguada (878 m.)
Clínica Mirasierra (990 m.)
Hospital Ruber Internacional (1 km.)
Fuencarral- El Pardo (1 km.)
Hospital Carlos III (1 km.)
Hospital Universitario La Paz (2 km.)
Parque de la Ventilla (2 km.)
To get more information about Madrid please check the following websites:
http://www.descubremadrid.com/
Things to do and places to visit in Madrid
MUSEUMS
The Prado Museum
C/ Ruiz de Alarcón, 23
Tuesdays to Sundays: 9am-8pm
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Paseo del Prado, 8
Tuesdays to Sundays: 10am-7pm
The Reina Sofía Museum
C/ Santa Isabel, 52
Mondays to Saturdays: 10am to 9am
Tuesday closed.
ATTRACTIONS IN MADRID
The Puerta del Sol
It marks the centre of Spain's highway system and six of the country's major roads have their mile-marker set for zero at this point since 1950.
Plaza Mayor
It is the grand square of the city and probably the most beautiful one. Although known for its architecture and vast expanse, the Plaza is best known as one of the city's most popular meeting places, with a large variety of performances and restaurants.
The Royal Palace
It is the official residence of the King of Spain in the city of Madrid, only used forEstate ceremonies.
San Miguel Market
Built in 1916, it is the best example of the metal structure architecture in Madrid.Currently a temple of gastronomy.
The Retiro Park
Situated in the centre of Madrid and with more than 118 ha, it is the largest park in the city.
MADRID FOR CHILDREN
The Parque Warner (amusement park)
One of the most amazing theme parks in the World and never ending source of adventures to enjoy in company.
In the A4 highway, exit 22.
Parque de Atracciones (amusement park)
Casa De Campo s/n.
Zoo Aquarium
The Zoo Aquarium of Madrid is one of the oldest in the World.
Casa de Campo s/n.
Faunia
A wild-life park which replicates all the ecosystems in the Earth. King Penguins, axolotls, tiger fish, cranes or lynxs are only some of the animals that can be viewed close-up.
Avenida de las Comunidades, 28.
Snow Park Xanadú
The first and only indoor ski slope in Spain.
Autovía A-5, Km 23,5.
The Planetarium
A place to learn about the Universe and its origins.
C/ Plomo s/n
Aquopolis
The biggest aquatic park in Europe with 12 attractions and a large area for resting and sunbathing. (Open in summer.
Avenida Mirasierra, s/n
Villanueva de la Cañada.
Museo de Cera
The wax museum houses reproductions of the most famous figures in the World, from Hollywood celebrities to a wide representation of the Spanish society.
Paseo de Recoletos, 41.
SHOPPING IN MADRID
Serrano Street
Enjoy the exclusiveness of the Golden Mile where elite shopping centres stand amongst the more commonplace high-street fashion outlets aimed at younger shoppers, endowing the area with a high-class, yet casual, atmosphere.
Preciados Street
Fuencarral Street
Gran Vía Street
Goya Street
Outlet Las Rozas Village
In the A6 highway, exit 19.
Plaza Norte 2 Shopping Mall
In the A1 highway, exit 17 and 19.
SHOWS & PERFORMANCES
El corral de la Morería
(Flamenco Show)
Gran Vía Street
Lively street downtown full of theatres and cinemas.
TYPICAL RESTAURANTS
Casa Lucio (Wholly Madrilian)
C/ Cava Baja, 35.
Casa Botín
(Known for it's roasted suckling pig and lamb)
C/ De Los Cuchilleros,17.
Taberna la Bola (Madrilian stew “Cocido”)
C/ De La Bola, 5
Asador Donostiarra
C/ Infanta Mercedes, 79
Mesón Txistu (Basque cuisine)
Plaza Ángel Carbajo, 6
