What's Literary Quarter like?

Come to Literary Quarter for a glimpse of landmarks such as Paseo del Prado, and to take in some culture at places such as CaixaForum Madrid. Enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's museums and selection of cafes. Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Santa Ana are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Literary Quarter?

We have 545 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top lodging choices in Literary Quarter:

Hotel CoolRooms Atocha

4-star hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Bar • Terrace • Garden • Central location

Artistic B&B

City centre guestrooms with memory foam beds

• • Free WiFi • Central location

DoubleTree by Hilton Madrid-Prado

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Room Mate Alba

City centre hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • 24-hour front desk

Hostal Royal Cruz

City centre hostal

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Central location

How to get to Literary Quarter

Literary Quarter is located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the heart of Madrid.

Flying to:

• • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas), 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Literary Quarter

Getting to Literary Quarter on the metro

Stations in the neighbourhood include:

• • Anton Martin Station
• • Sol Station
• • Estación del Arte

Things to see and do in and around Literary Quarter

What to see in Literary Quarter

• • Puerta del Sol
• • Plaza de Santa Ana
• • Paseo del Prado
• • Lavapies
• • Plus Ultra Seguros

Things to do in Literary Quarter

• • CaixaForum Madrid
• • Teatro Espanol
• • Teatro Caser Calderon de Madrid
• • Preciados Street
• • Calle de Alcala

Other popular Literary Quarter attractions

• • Plaza de Canovas del Castillo
• • Fountain of Neptune
• • Ateneo de Madrid
• • Monumental Theatre
• • Parroquia Jesus de Medinaceli

When is the best time to visit Madrid?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 22°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 7°C)
• • Rainiest months: May, April, June, September (average 90 mm of rainfall)