Puerta del Sol
Literally the Center of Spain
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Puerta Del Sol really was the center of our Madrid visit. Everything in Old Madrid seemed to be just off Puerta Del Sol. Definitely NOT a place for peace and quiet (head to the Retiro for that) but a place you will find yourself repeatedly if you spend any time in Madrid.
Reviewed by: Willis from on Feb 17 2008
This was my absolute favorite part of my trip. I loved all the shops and fountains. It was gorgeous and the weather was perfect while we were there.
Reviewed by: Sweet Savi C. from on Dec 29 2007
I loved it, I'm going back, I would definitely recommend it. In fact I'm going to get my family to experience it.
Reviewed by: JD from on Sep 24 2007
I spend New Year's Day at Puerta de Sol and I had a blast. Yes, it was crowded but it's the center of Espana on New Year's. If you want quiet, go elsewhere, but if you want an experience to remember then welcome. I now call Spain home.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 20 2007
The Puerta del Sol is the "center of Madrid". There is actually a plate on the sidewalk that explains that everything else in Madrid is measured in distance to this spot. I read Frommer's Spain 2007 (EXCELLENT TRAVEL GUIDE!) and had great expectations for the city's center. However...
Reviewed by: §WEET¤AKA¤ from on Jun 18 2007
I loved the fact that this was in the middle of the funnest part of town. i loved it for that but i hated that they were in the running for the 2012 olympics so they remodling it it was a mess.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 08 2006
Ok, like a tourist and someone who had never been to Spain, Madrid and with friends (not family) It was great and I had a great time. I went to Puerta del Sol, took pictures, enjoyed my view, chill, relax!
Reviewed by: Cindy from on Aug 24 2006
We actually stayed at a hotel by "SOL". This is a very exciting area. The centre of it all. Everything that you would need and more is right in a 2 to 3 block radius and just off the Gran Via which can be a little noisy.
Reviewed by: heatherw from on Jun 14 2006
Nice location because it is in the center of the city. Close to mass transit. However, if you are looking for a more quiet location, this is not the place. Can be noisy at night.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 12 2005
the people is great very friendly and the place is really beautiful, my husband and I love the food and the party in madrid ,in our experience traveling to europe this is the best city
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 21 2005
Literally the Center of Spain
Back to Puerta del Sol
Puerta Del Sol really was the center of our Madrid visit. Everything in Old Madrid seemed to be just off Puerta Del Sol. Definitely NOT a place for peace and quiet (head to the Retiro for that) but a place you will find yourself repeatedly if you spend any time in Madrid.
Reviewed by: Willis from on Feb 17 2008
This was my absolute favorite part of my trip. I loved all the shops and fountains. It was gorgeous and the weather was perfect while we were there.
Reviewed by: Sweet Savi C. from on Dec 29 2007
I loved it, I'm going back, I would definitely recommend it. In fact I'm going to get my family to experience it.
Reviewed by: JD from on Sep 24 2007
I spend New Year's Day at Puerta de Sol and I had a blast. Yes, it was crowded but it's the center of Espana on New Year's. If you want quiet, go elsewhere, but if you want an experience to remember then welcome. I now call Spain home.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 20 2007
The Puerta del Sol is the "center of Madrid". There is actually a plate on the sidewalk that explains that everything else in Madrid is measured in distance to this spot. I read Frommer's Spain 2007 (EXCELLENT TRAVEL GUIDE!) and had great expectations for the city's center. However...
Reviewed by: §WEET¤AKA¤ from on Jun 18 2007
I loved the fact that this was in the middle of the funnest part of town. i loved it for that but i hated that they were in the running for the 2012 olympics so they remodling it it was a mess.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 08 2006
Ok, like a tourist and someone who had never been to Spain, Madrid and with friends (not family) It was great and I had a great time. I went to Puerta del Sol, took pictures, enjoyed my view, chill, relax!
Reviewed by: Cindy from on Aug 24 2006
We actually stayed at a hotel by "SOL". This is a very exciting area. The centre of it all. Everything that you would need and more is right in a 2 to 3 block radius and just off the Gran Via which can be a little noisy.
Reviewed by: heatherw from on Jun 14 2006
Nice location because it is in the center of the city. Close to mass transit. However, if you are looking for a more quiet location, this is not the place. Can be noisy at night.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 12 2005
the people is great very friendly and the place is really beautiful, my husband and I love the food and the party in madrid ,in our experience traveling to europe this is the best city
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 21 2005
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