The capital of Spain ever since 1562, Madrid is a metropolitan as well as cosmopolitan city, situated right at the heart of the Iberian Peninsula. Being a densely populated city having well over three million residents, Madrid is the business hub of the country serving as the headquarters for the Spanish Parliament and other public administrative, industrial and banking activities. Some of the interesting attractions are Bario de La Latina, Plaza Mayor, Gran Via and Café Central. Most of the travelers spots are within the heart of the city and these are well connected. Not just that maps welcome you at each station making it easy for you to locate the places. Regarding hotels, there is absolutely nothing to worry as there is plenty to fit in according to your budget right from classy elite hotels to the average. The architecture may not be as grand as the structures found in Rome and London, but the basilicas and churches transport you to a different world.