The Hotel Catalonia Atocha is a 4-star hotel on Calle Atocha, halfway between Puerta del Sol and the Prado Museum. What sets it apart most is the rooftop, with a terrace, a bar and a seasonal pool. It is a good fit if you want to sleep in the centre and explore the museum area and historic Madrid on foot.
Location and getting around
It is at number 81 Calle Atocha, in the Centro district. Antón Martín Metro station (line 1) has an entrance on the same street, a couple of minutes from the hotel.
On foot, Puerta del Sol and the Prado Museum are about 10 minutes away each, and Plaza Mayor about 15. If you arrive by train, Atocha station is about a 15-minute walk; with a large suitcase you may prefer a taxi. For the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, 4.7 km away, take the Metro.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are modern in style, with wifi and a smart TV with Chromecast, so you can watch your own series or films from your phone.
Breakfast is a buffet. On the rooftop there is a furnished terrace with a bar and a pool open only in season, with views over the rooftops of Madrid. It has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- Travellers who will spend the trip in the museums of the Paseo del Prado.
- Those who want to get around the centre on foot with the Metro at the door.
- Summer visitors who like a swim when they get back in the afternoon.
- Train travellers who want a hotel at a reasonable distance from Atocha.
Good to know
- The pool is seasonal: if you travel outside the warm months, do not count on it and confirm dates with the hotel.
- Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
- On arrival you are asked for photo ID and a credit card.
If you want to compare with other options in the centre, see hotels in Madrid.