Puerta del Sol is a really well known place in Madrid. It is also the busiest because it is located right in the heart of the cit, northeast of the Plaza Mayor. It is the center of the network of Spanish roads. At the center of this gated square stands a famous clock that marks that traditional eating of the grapes at the turning of the New Year. Originally, Puerta del Sol was a gate that provided access through the city walls that were around Madrid in the XV century. Around the XVII century, Puerta del Sol became an important meeting place for couriers coming to the Post Office. Around the Puerta del Sol you will find many attractions, including the old Post Office, a statue of Charles III of Spain, and Kilometro Cero, which is the symbolic center of Spain.
Hotels in Puerta del Sol will provide any traveler with the convenience of begin located directly in the center of Madrid. Being in this area will let travelers go to many famous tourist attractions by foot if the choose. Hotels in the city center also have many accommodations that will make visitors feel pampered during their stay.