Atocha
Madrid
Popular places to visit
Atocha Station Memorial
Learn about the local history of Madrid when you take a trip to Atocha Station Memorial. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
Plaza Mayor
Make your way to Madrid's iconic cobbled square and stroll past artists' stalls, listen to local street musicians, or sit down in the porticos to enjoy a coffee.
Puerta del Sol
Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.
Prado Museum
A world-renowned art museum with some of Europe’s most important masterpieces on display, this is an essential part of any Madrid tourist itinerary.
Things to do
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Top hotels in Atocha
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
The room, amenities, staff, location.... all exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Hard Rock Hotel Madrid!!!!!!
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Hotel Regina
Room is clean. Friendly staff. Prefect location to everywhere. Breakfast is very good!! We stayed for 5 nights. We all love this hotel. Definitely will come back again.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Hotel Emperador
The room was clean, the hotel staff were attentive and the hotel was centrally located in walking distance from many attractions. I have stayed at this hotel before.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Latroupe Prado
this is a great option, even for a family of 4. it is relative cheap - it is a hostel anyway, but it is clean, well maintained and amazingly quite considering it is in a business area. the door, wall and window are super-well insulated so we did not hear anything over 2 nights stay over here. it ...
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Hotel Liabeny
The hotel is decent with clean room, good service and breakfast buffet. The garage is a bit tight. The staff is willing to help pull the car out before we left the next day. It's very close to the old town and walking distance to many historic sites.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
SLEEP’N Atocha – B Corp Certified
Staff was wonderful! Lobby is so cute! Drink machine was an awesome perk!
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Atocha
Arganzuela
Consider a visit to Matadero Madrid and take some time to enjoy the interesting museums during your time in Arganzuela. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Delicias Station or Legazpi Station.
Retiro
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Retiro. Top attractions like Prado Museum and Glass Palace are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Sainz de Baranda Station or Conde de Casal Station to see more of the city.
Jerónimos
Visitors often come to Jerónimos for its interesting museums, but many stay to explore sights like Prado Museum and Glass Palace. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Atocha Renfe Station.
Golden Triangle of Art
Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like Prado Museum and CaixaForum Madrid, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.
Lavapiés
Enjoy the fascinating museums in Lavapiés. Teatro Nuevo Apolo is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Lavapies Station or Embajadores Station to see more of Madrid.
Embajadores
Travelers love Embajadores for its fascinating museums, and you can see more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Lavapies Station or Tirso de Molina Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Teatro Nuevo Apolo and El Rastro.
