Trip to the Center of Madrid’s Golden Mile

Art in the heart of Madrid’s Golden Mile

If this is your first trip to Madrid a visit to the Art triangle, made up of the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía museums, is a must. Stroll down one of Madrid’s main arteries, and travel in the world of art from the Middle Ages to modern times. 

If you have already explored these collections, or are racing against the clock a nearby option that I always recommend is the National Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico Nacional). It may not be as known to tourists but is considered one of the best in Madrid. 

It’s a 5 minute walk from the NH Collection Madrid Colón, and behind it you’ll also be able to see the imposing façade of the National Library, (La Biblioteca Nacional). In the museum itself, the Lady of Elche, or Dama de Elche, is one of the most renowned pieces of the collection.  After exploring, be sure to see if there are any temporary exhibitions at the National Library. Some of them are definitely worth a visit! Another of Madrid’s hidden gems is the Museo Lázaro Galdiano. Here you will be able to enjoy works of Goya, El Greco, or Zurbarán without the crowds of the larger museums.

Shopping and gastronomy

Madrid's Golden mile is made up of well-known streets, including José Ortega y Gasset, Claudio Coello and Serrano. Here, designer fashion and products, both national and international are plentiful. Loewe, Gucci, Carolina Herrera, Saint Laurent, Adolfo Domínguez and Hannibal Laguna are all located here as well as shops for shoes, cosmetics, or jewelry.
If you’d prefer something less well known or a little more unique, wander through the small boutiques located on Argensola, Barquillo and Almirante streets. A stroll through these streets is pleasant at any time of the year, and there are also quaint cafés en route for a well-deserved break.

Aside from art, there’s another alternative to complement shopping in the barrio de Salamanca: gastronomy. The well-known Callejón de Jorge Juan is located close by and offers boutiques as well as wine and excellent Madrid tapas. The Callejón is definitely a local hotspot in the Golden Mile of Madrid: businessmen, intellectuals and politicians come here for after work drinks daily. El Paraguas (Jorge Juan, 16), is one of our guests' favorites and is famous for its verdinas, a rare green bean found in Asturias. Other well-known locales include Ultramarinos Quintín, La Moraga y Los Gallos.

If you’d rather try something a little more international, the hotel is also home to 99 Sushi Bar, considered one of the best Japanese restaurants in Madrid. Accessible from both the hotel and Calle Hermosilla it’s definitely a great option if you’d like to dine close by.

All you’d like to shop for under one roof

Walk up the grand Paseo de la Castellana and you will find the city’s largest branch of the iconic Corte Inglés department store, overlooking the Nuevos Ministerios metro station and next to Madrid’s Golden Mile. Open from 10am till 10pm, the numerous floors of mainstream and top-end brands will waltz you between women’s, men’s and kids’ fashion, sports, electronics, books, perfumes, and much, much more. Brand names including Armani, Prada, Hugo Boss and Burberry will be familiar to many but the greatest joy is when you see a delicious outfit or a pair of shoes from a lesser-known designer.

About Nieves Platero de la Vega

I’d personally like to recommend to guests of the NH Collection Madrid Colón experiencing a ballet or play at the Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa. The shows are always first class, and it has the added advantage of being in the square that gives the hotel its name, Plaza Colón. If you’d like to get tickets, please do not hesitate to contact us. Enjoy your stay!

 
I’ve been a part of the NH family for more than 8 years. With the re-opening of the NH Collection Madrid Colón, I’ve begun a new career path as the hotel’s Guest Relations Manager.
I like our guests to feel fulfilled and happy with their stay in both our hotel and our city, and am dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences and memories. Each request or wish that a client has is a challenge that I, and all of those that work in customer service, am more than happy to take on! As a great master hotelier once said, I am the client's biggest fan! “Me siento una forofa del cliente”. 

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