Madrid Hotels

We stayed in the Hard Rock Hotel . It's 0.2 miles from the train station and very walkable even late at night

I stayed at the Radisson Red recently, which is right across from the train station. Very convenient and good service and reasonable price. There's a restaurant attached where they serve breakfast, which is extra. Highly recommended!

I loved staying in the Hotel Europa on Puerta Del Sol in the center of Madrid. I'm not sure if Puerta Del Sol is near Puerta de Atocha. I was worried when I saw the Hotel Europa that I wouldn't like it because people are in the Puerta Del Sol during all hours of the night. However, the Hotel Europa has acoustic windows that shut out all noise. It was perfectly quiet and comfortable.

I have stayed twice at Hotel Mediodía when I wanted to be close to the Atocha train station. It is right across the street.. So very convenient. It shares a courtyard with the Reina Sofía art museum. There is a metro line right out the front door. It is a very short walk to El Prado museum, the Royal Botanical Garden and El Retiro Park is also nearby. Lots of places to eat nearby. It is a big hotel and I know tour groups often stay here so it is not quaint and homey. For an overnight or just passing through or short stay it fits the bill.

I think Hotel Europa is too far of a walk with bags. (Yup, I've done it, so I don't recommend it.)