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Safe Stay Hotel
A privileged location in the centre of Madrid
Gran Vía, the ideal location for you
Gran Vía is synonymous with theatre, movies, shows, restaurants, cocktail bars, nightlife, shops, businesses, boutiques… It has everything, and there is no better way to enjoy it all than from the privileged location of Hotel Emperador.
Puerta del Sol
Madrid’s most famous square. One of its most famous emblems is the bronze plaque which indicates the “Kilometre Zero”, the point from which all road distances in Spain are measured. The square’s clock is the meeting point for New Year’s Eve every year, where people congregate to eat the famous 12 grapes. Close by you can also find one of the main symbols of the city, the famous sculpture of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree.
8-minute walk
650 yds.
Plaza Mayor
Inaugurated in 1620 during the reign of King Philip III, of whom there is still a statue in the centre of the square, it was the stage for public executions, coronation ceremonies, bullfights, trials of the Spanish Inquisition and different festivals. It is currently surrounded by cafés and restaurants where you can sample some exquisite local wines and tapas.
10-minute walk
750 yds.
Royal Theatre
Built over 150 years ago, the Royal Theatre has become one of the main historical references of the European art scene. Opera, ballet and other performances are some of the events it hosts in a setting which is designed for its visitors to fall in love with.
5-minute walk
450 yds.
Plaza de Oriente
This majestic square, located opposite the Royal Palace, is surrounded by 20 solid stone statues of old Spanish monarchs lined up in a beautiful path in the midst of lush gardens. We recommend that you visit Café de Oriente, which has a wonderful terrace where you can sit down and enjoy the views around you.
5-minute walk
450 yds.
Royal Palace
One of Madrid’s main attractions, this palace is currently used for state ceremonies and public visits. Outside it has a beautiful patio which is ideal to watch the sunsets in Madrid. Inside, you can visit luxurious bedrooms, banquet halls, the throne room, living areas, the Royal Armoury and the Royal Pharmacy.
9-minute walk
700 yds.
Sabatini Gardens
Behind the Royal Palace there is a treasure of unique beauty, the Sabatini Gardens. Here you can find exuberant flowers, plants and trees which contribute to a relaxing atmosphere, ideal for a quiet stroll or a picnic.
9-minute walk
700 yds.
Temple of Debod
With stunning architecture and a mystical aura, this authentic Egyptian temple was built in the 2nd century BC and donated to Spain in 1968 by the Egyptian state as a symbol of gratitude for its efforts to help them preserve the sacred temples of Abu Simbel during the construction of the Aswan High Dam. From here you can also enjoy the best views of the sunset in the whole city.
9-minute walk
950 yds.
Art Triangle
The Prado Museum is one of the most important and visited art museums in the world. It has a rich collection of works by European artists from the Sixteenth to the Nineteenth centuries, with an important presence of geniuses such as Velázquez, El Greco, Goya, Titian, Rubens and El Bosco among many others.
Together with the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reina Sofía, they make up the so-called “Art Triangle”, a popular attraction among tourists from around the world. This area is further enriched thanks to other nearby museums such as the National Archaeological Museum, the National Museum of Decorative Arts and the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
18-minute walk
1 mile
Madrid Central
The hotel has an area where you can stop your vehicle where our valet will be happy to drive it to the car park that the hotel has an agreement with. This service is subject to the availability of car parking spaces. Consultation and reservation of spaces can only be carried out on the same day as we cannot guarantee spaces in advance.
Through this link you can check all the car parks near the hotel. For more information about Madrid Central see this website {44}
