Basically you have three hotel location options: 1. Puerta del Sol (the center of everything, no need in transport) 2. Railway station Atocha (all three major museums and Retiro park are there), 20 min walking to Puerta del Sol, no need in transport. 3. Salamanca (more quiet, high end residential area), metro access Taxi to and from airport is inexpensive. I suggest … [Read more...] about Tips to a Friend on Visiting Madrid