Atocha Travel Guide
Madrid
Popular places to visit
Atocha Station Memorial
Learn about the local history of Madrid with a stop at Atocha Station Memorial. Discover the acclaimed art galleries 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.
Prado Museum
An art museum to rival the Louvre or the British National Gallery, this is the place to see some of the finest art Europe has to offer.
Puerta del Sol
Stand at the very center of Madrid and feel the buzz as thousands of people meet and greet before a night out, gather for protests, or start out on a tour of the city.
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
This square has seen everything from markets and public celebrations to bullfights and executions. Today you’ll find street performers, artists and plenty of shops.
Things to do
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Top hotels in Atocha
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
My #1 option in Madrid. I have stayed 5 or 6 times.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Regina
A great central hotel in Madrid in the best location you can find with a really good price for the room for where it is. We really enjoyed our stay here. The room had everything we needed for our stay and was very clean and comfy. Staff were lovely and attentive when we needed them. Would highly ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Emperador
Clean rooms, friendly staff, and excellent location
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Live It Gran Via
In a very convenient location in the city center. The room was nice but du to sharing the bathroom with other people it got a little annoying. Also the walls are thin.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Latroupe Prado
Good place
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
SLEEP’N Atocha – B Corp Certified
The breakfast is great, is near a metro station
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Atocha
Retiro
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Retiro. You can visit top attractions like Prado Museum and Glass Palace, and jump on the metro at Sainz de Baranda Station or Conde de Casal Station to see more of the city.
Jerónimos
Take time in Jerónimos to visit attractions like Prado Museum and Glass Palace. You might also appreciate the interesting museums, and you can hop on the metro at Atocha Renfe Station to see more of the city.
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
Lavapiés is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Teatro Nuevo Apolo and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Lavapies Station or Embajadores Station.
Embajadores
Teatro Nuevo Apolo and El Rastro are top sights in Embajadores, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Lavapies Station or Tirso de Molina Station to see more sights in the area.
Cortes
While you're in Cortes, take in top sights like Gran Via and jump on the metro at Sevilla Station to see more of the city.
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