The hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Area | Category | To remember |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posada del Leon de Oro | La Latina, Cava Baja 12 | 4 stars | Former coaching inn, 17 rooms, La Latina metro about 3 minutes away |
| Posada del Dragon | La Latina, Cava Baja 14 | 2 or 3 stars depending on the source | 27 rooms; one guide gives 65 to 200 EUR for a double |
| Hotel Mediodia | Atocha, next to Lavapies | 2 stars | About 170 rooms, one minute on foot from Atocha station |
| Atocha Hotel Madrid, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | Atocha | 4 stars | Upscale option next to the station |
Who is it for?
Tapas dinners on foot. The two posadas on Calle Cava Baja. Train and budget. Hotel Mediodia, near Atocha: see also hotels near Atocha station. Upscale near the station. The Hilton Atocha Hotel. Mixed, lively district. Stay on the edge of Lavapies and wander by day: Lavapies.
Noise and transport
Calle Cava Baja is very busy in the evening: street-facing rooms are brighter but noisier, courtyard rooms calmer. La Latina metro serves the area, Atocha serves Lavapies. For eating, see where to eat in La Latina and the best tapas in Madrid.
FAQ
Is La Latina a good area to stay?
Yes if you like tapas and evening atmosphere; choose a courtyard room if noise bothers you.
Is it safe to stay in Lavapies?
It is a lively working-class district; take the usual precautions at night and choose a well-located lodging.
Where to stay cheaply?
On the edge of Lavapies, near Atocha, with Hotel Mediodia.
Going further
Read La Latina: what to see, where to stay in Madrid and the best hotels in Madrid by budget.
