Hostal Rivera Atocha 79 is on Calle de Atocha, roughly halfway between Puerta del Sol and the station. All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and free wifi. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse, and this one is practical if you want to combine museums, the old centre and the train.
Location and getting around
Number 79 is on the stretch of Calle de Atocha close to Plaza de Antón Martín, on the edge of the Cortes and Embajadores neighbourhoods. Walking distances:
- Prado Museum: about 10 minutes.
- Puerta del Sol: about 10 minutes.
- Atocha station and Plaza Mayor: about 15 minutes.
- Puerta de Alcalá and Retiro Park: about 20 minutes.
For the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, about 4.6 km away, or for the airport, take the metro or a taxi. If you arrive by train, you can walk from Atocha with light luggage.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have:
- a private bathroom;
- air conditioning;
- a flat-screen TV and a wardrobe;
- bed linen and towels.
The wifi is free and smoking is not allowed. Breakfast is not listed, although there are cafés along Calle de Atocha.
Who it suits
- You travel in summer and air conditioning is a must.
- You want to see the Prado and the Reina Sofía on foot and walk to the centre.
- You have a short break and arrive or leave through Atocha.
Good to know
- Arrival is from 13:00 to 23:00: if your flight lands late, let them know beforehand.
- Check-out is between 09:00 and 12:00.
- On Booking it has an average score of 6 out of 10.
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