CENTRO

The Gallery

Francisco Garcia Guinot Residential New Development Senior Consultant

The refurbishment of historic buildings and the development of luxury new-build schemes are driving the neighbourhood’s revaluation. These initiatives are boosting both demand and prices, consolidating the area as a prime residential enclave. The district’s strong cultural and artistic identity, reflected in its galleries, exhibitions and events, adds a distinctive appeal highly valued by high-net-worth buyers. This creative atmosphere reinforces the neighbourhood’s character and can become a decisive factor for those seeking to live in exclusive areas with a rich cultural life.

The Salesas area stands out in particular for its location and tranquillity, despite being in the heart of Madrid. It offers all essential amenities, from traditional local shops to boutiques by emerging designers, allowing residents to enjoy a neighbourhood lifestyle without compromising on exclusivity. It is one of Madrid’s most trendy areas, highly regarded by those seeking a lifestyle defined by authenticity and unmistakable character.


Centro, Madrid

Centro in Numbers

Prices

The Justicia neighbourhood has experienced an increase in high-end residential prices of over 22% over the past five years (Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2020). Within this area, Salesas recorded an even higher rise during the same period, exceeding 23%.

+23,5%

Salesas

+22,6%

Justicia

A gradual upward trend in prices, more pronounced in the premium segment.

Madrid

Centro (Salesas)

Centro (Justicia)

The City’s Commercial Heart

The area is characterised by its vibrant retail activity, with landmark locations such as Preciados,

Gran Vía, Puerta del Sol, Fuencarral and Arenal, among others. It is the district with the highest level of spending and the greatest number of transactions.

Tourist Purchasing Power in the District

44€

of total international spending in the city, where the highest volume of expenditure is recorded

37%

of retail transactions in Spain

Cultural district: art in every corner

Honours-Level Gastronomy

9*

restaurants awarded at least one Michelin star

32%

of the city’s Michelin-starred restaurants

Corral de la Morería Gastronómico * Paco Roncero ** Cebo * DSTAgE ** Yugo The Bunker * Toki * Chispa Bistró * El Club Allard * Gofio *

Academic Excellence in the Heart of Madrid

The Centro district offers a strong educational landscape, with schools recognised for academic excellence and a wide range of international and bilingual programmes.

SEK Santa Isabel:

Among the 100 best schools in Spain in 2025 (Forbes ranking).

Esc. Superior Música Reina Sofía:

A prestigious institution of international standing. Its 750 alumni, from 63 nationalities, live and work in 200 cities across 41 countries, according to the centre.

New York University Madrid:

Ranked 53rd among the world’s best universities (QS World University Rankings).

Propiedades en venta destacadas en Salamanca

María de Molina

2-4 dormitorios

Precios desde 1.255.000€


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General Pardiñas

1-2 dormitorios

Precio: 710.000€


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Branded Residences

1-4 dormitorios

Precio desde 2.70.000€


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Fuentes: Knight Frank Research, Anuario Ayto. de Madrid, Guía Michelin, El Mundo, Financial Times. Esta guía de barrio es solo informativa y no pretende ser exhaustiva ni reemplazar tu criterio. No nos responsabilizamos por errores, omisiones o daños derivados de su uso.