What's Atocha Like?

Come to Atocha for a glimpse of landmarks like Lavapies, and to take in some culture at places like Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. Travelers like this walkable neighborhood for its museums. Madrid Rio and Paseo del Prado are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Atocha?

We have 366 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' top lodging choices in Atocha:

Hotel Catalonia Atocha

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Rooftop terrace • Pool loungers • Central location

Hotel Mediodia

City-center hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

NH Madrid Atocha

City-center hotel with restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Holiday Inn Madrid - Pirámides

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hotel Gran Legazpi

3-star hotel

• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

How to Get to Atocha

Atocha is located 1.2 mi (2 km) from the heart of Madrid.

Flying to:

• • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Atocha

Traveling to Atocha by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • Madrid Delicias Station
• • Madrid Atocha Station
• • Atocha Cercanías Station

Getting to Atocha on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Delicias Station
• • Palos de la Frontera Station
• • Embajadores Station

Things to See and Do in and around Atocha

What to See in Atocha

• • Madrid Rio
• • Lavapies
• • Paseo del Prado
• • Plaza del Emperador Carlos V
• • Atocha Station Memorial

Things to Do in Atocha

• • Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
• • Teatro Circo Price
• • Matadero Madrid
• • Madrid Railway Museum
• • La Neomudejar

Other Popular Atocha Attractions

• • Gate of Toledo
• • Church of Nuestra Senora de las Delicias
• • Plaza Lavapies
• • Royal Monastery of Santa Isabel
• • Encantado Theater

When Is the Best Time to Visit Madrid?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 72°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 44°F)
• • Rainiest months: May, April, June, September (average 4 inches of rainfall)