The El Oso de Madrid, better known as the “Bear and the Strawberry Tree”, is Madrid’s emblem in the middle of Puerta de Sol. Sculpted by Antonio Navarro Santa Fe, this bronze statues weighs about 20 tons and supposedly symbolizes the union of the clergy (the tree) and the nobility (the bear) during the Middle Ages. This origin is merely a suggestion, but this statue’s central location in Madrid makes a great monument that’s perfectly symbolic of the city. Get the most of the El Oso de Madrid by staying in one of the Madrid Hotels in Puerta de Sol, one of the busiest and well-known areas in the city. It’s a centrally located square in Madrid, so be conveniently close to all the great tourist attractions by staying at a hotel in Madrid close to the Bear an the Strawberry Tree. These Madrid Hotels are also very close to metro stations and bus lines, allowing travelers to visit other attractions in the city as well. Within walking distance of the El Oso de Madrid and these hotels in Madrid are numerous shops, restaurants, cafes, and nightclubs, so there are plenty of options for leisure travelers in this part of the city.
The Petit Palace Londres hotel in Madrid is located right next to the Royal Palace and Gran Via. With 61 guestrooms and a choice of smoking/non-smoking, family rooms and wheelchair accessible rooms, t...
This hotel is located in the centre of Madrid close to a lot of the local attractions such as restaurants, museums and tours. The hosts air conditioned ensuite guest rooms which all have internet acce...
The Hotel Moderno promises an enjoyable stay for all the guests with its convenient location and also impeccable and consistent services. This modern 3 star hotel in Madrid comes with 17 rooms. Each r...