Madrid is one of the most-visited city destinations in Europe. The Spanish capital has plenty to offer tourists in terms of attractions and every year millions of people flock to the city to take advantage of all it has to offer. To cope with demand from tourists for accommodation there are hundreds of hotels in Madrid for visitors to stay in for the duration of their trip, whether it be a week-long holiday or a shorter weekend break.

The first thing to organise when planning a trip to Madrid is your choice of accommodation. You will be spoilt for choice when choosing a hotel room and can browse through the options available on the Internet at your own leisure. You can get a good idea about each accommodation type by reading the hotel descriptions, having a look at a range of photos and seeing what previous visitors thought about specific places to stay.

When looking through the Madrid hotels available you can save lots of time and effort by using the search criteria to go straight to what you are after. You can choose from hotels, bed and breakfasts, self catering apartments and much more. You can also specify your budget and get a great deal by browsing through the rooms costing less than €50 a night.

If you really want to treat yourself and stay in a luxurious hotel then the 4 and 5-star accommodation in Madrid will tick all the boxes. Luxurious hotels can be found right across the city, but if there is a specific area of Madrid that you want to stay in then this can also be specified. North Salamanca for example may be your ideal location, and if so you can pick between the Hotel Hesperia Madrid and the Hotel Silken Puerta America in terms of the more luxurious accommodation choices.

Once you have chosen your ideal Madrid hotel you can set about planning what you want to do during your holiday in the Spanish capital. You certainly won't be short of options. Possibly the ideal way to start your break is to get a feel for the city and go on a Madrid tour. An open-top bus ride gives visitors a view of all the major landmarks, while a walking tour lets tourists get right in amongst the city.

Madrid is world-renowned for its cultural heritage and there are many museums in the Spanish capital in which to learn more about the city and take in its vast amount of culture. Madrid's Avenue of Art is a must-visit for art lovers, as the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen museums can all be found there and together they form one of the best collections of art museums anywhere in the world.

The Museo del Prado houses a wide range of splendid art, with work from both Spanish and international artists on show. Examples of Romanticism, 19th century and many other artistic styles can be found in the 18th century, neo-classical Villanueva building in which the museum is accommodated. Pieces such as The Crucifixion by Juan de Flandes, The Cardinal by Raphael and Artemis by Rembrandt are some of the highlights of this spellbinding collection of high-quality art.

When you have seen the beautiful art housed in Madrid you may also be interested in investigating the city's architectural beauty. The capital has managed to preserve the look of its historic neighbourhoods and among these streets there are many impressive landmarks for visitors to gaze at and use as the backdrop for a perfect holiday photo.

The art museums are landmarks themselves, but there are also many other points of interest that tourists can put on their sightseeing itinerary. The Royal Palace is a huge building situated on Bailen Street in the west of Madrid's city centre. Open to the public, the palace is particularly pleasing to visit at night, while the Royal gardens are the perfect setting for an afternoon stroll.

If a relaxing walk is near the top of the list of things you want to do then Retiro Park is the place to go to. The Lungs of Madrid is the main park in the city and the 350-acre expanse on its edge features much scenery that is very easy on the eye. The calm lake and the monument to Alfonso XII are two of the park's stand-out features, and the popular green space is one of Madrid's top tourist attractions.

Further landmarks include the Royal Theatre and the National Library. The Royal Theatre is Madrid's major opera house. It is located close to the Royal Palace and still hosts opera today after it was reopened towards the end of the 20th century. The National Library is the largest public library in Spain, but it is the building itself that attracts many tourists. Situated on the Paseo de Recoletos, the library was founded in 1712 and is ideally located in the centre of the city.

When you are not spending your time in Madrid sightseeing you will more than likely be tucking into some of the fantastic food that is served in the city's top restaurants. There is plenty of mouth-watering food on offer and everyone's tastes can be taken into account as you can select from restaurants that serve Spanish, Basque, Mediterranean and international cuisine. The Botin restaurant is ideal for visitors that are after a traditional Spanish meal, and this restaurant is an attraction in itself as it is one of the oldest eateries in the world.

When you are enjoying your meal at a top Madrid restaurant you might even be treated to a very special flamenco performance, a central aspect of Spanish culture. Football is also a major part of Madrid life and a trip to Real Madrid's stadium, the Santiago Bernabeu, will appeal to football fans from all over the world.

The strong cultural heritage of the city will shine through on a visit to Madrid, where you will also fall in love with the Spanish capital's lively spirit and be in awe of its rich history.