Opposite Atocha station, on Ronda de Atocha, Hotel Metropolitan Atocha offers double and triple rooms, some with a private bathroom and others with a shared one. It is a simple place that focuses on the basics. It is a good fit if you arrive or leave by train and want the Prado and Retiro Park close by.
Location and getting around
- Atocha station: about 5 minutes on foot.
- Prado Museum: about 10 minutes.
- Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Cibeles: about 20 minutes.
- Retiro Park (Puerta de Alcalá): about 25 minutes.
There are many bars and restaurants in the area. For the airport, about 12.7 km away, you have the Cercanías train from Atocha itself, or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have heating and a television, and bed linen and towels are included. Some have a private bathroom; in the others, the bathroom is shared. Free wifi is only for the common areas. There is no information to suggest air conditioning, breakfast or a 24-hour reception.
Who it suits
- Travellers passing through with a train first thing or last thing.
- Groups of three who prefer to share a room.
- Anyone who puts location first and needs no more than a bed and a shower.
Good to know
- Check when booking whether your room has a private or shared bathroom.
- You can check in from 15:00 until midnight; check-out is from 07:00 to 11:00.
- You will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.
- Its average score on Booking is 5.7 out of 10: read recent reviews before deciding.
You will find more options by the station in the guide to places to stay in Madrid.