Sights · Our pick in Madrid
Plaza de España
At the end of the Gran Vía
The great square where the Gran Vía ends, between two landmark towers.
Our take
- Gran Vía
- Towers
- Address
- Princesa, Madrid
- Nearest metro
- Plaza de España
50 m · 1 min walk
More distances
About Plaza de España
The Plaza de España is flanked by two emblematic buildings, the Edificio España and the Torre de Madrid (esmadrid.com), and links the Gran Vía with the Templo de Debod and the palace gardens.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Plaza de España before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Plaza de España, as the crow flies.
- Dear Hotel Madrid50 m1 min walk
- Hotel Riu Plaza España50 m1 min walk
- VP Plaza España Design100 m1 min walk
- Barceló Torre de Madrid150 m2 min walk
- Generator Madrid400 m5 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Plaza de España are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- Plaza de EspañaL3L1050 m1 min walk
- NoviciadoL2350 m4 min walk
- Santo DomingoL2400 m5 min walk
Key sights
- Templo de Debod550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Royal Palace800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Puerta del Sol950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Plaza Mayor950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Thyssen-Bornemisza1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Museo del Prado1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Museo Reina Sofía2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- El Retiro2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Santiago Bernabéu3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Madrid-Barajas Airport14 kmCar or taxi 42 min
Main railway stations
- Príncipe Pío750 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Sol (Cercanías)950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Madrid Puerta de Atocha2.7 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Nuevos Ministerios (Cercanías)3.0 kmWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Madrid Chamartín6.0 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 20 min
Location
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