LATROUPE Prado Hostel Madrid
A 24-hour hostel at Paseo de las Delicias 1, about 200 m from Atocha
About this hotel
LATROUPE Prado Hostel Madrid provides a relaxed base for exploring the city, whether you opt for a sociable dorm or a more private room, some of which feature balconies. The hostel fosters a casual atmosphere, making it easy to meet fellow travellers in the common areas or over a meal at the on-site restaurant. Evenings can be spent unwinding at the bar after a day of sightseeing. Its central position means many of Madrid's cultural highlights are within easy reach, offering a convenient and comfortable stay for those on a budget.
- Paseo de las Delicias 1, about 200 m from Atocha station
- 24-hour reception
- Shared dorms of 4 to 8 beds, private dorms, doubles and family rooms
- Café Latroupe with a street-level terrace, plus a bar
- Luggage storage, for a supplement
- Rated 8.6 from 871 guest reviews
Our take
Paseo de las Delicias 1 is about 200 m from Atocha, and the reception never closes, two facts that matter to anyone arriving on a late AVE or a late-evening Cercanías. LATROUPE Prado mixes shared dorms of 4, 6 or 8 beds with private dorms for a group, doubles and family rooms for 3 to 4 with their own bathroom. I would book it for an early high-speed train south or east, or for a group of friends who want one dorm to themselves. I would not book it for undisturbed sleep: it is a social hostel with a bar.
- Breakfast runs from 7:30 to 10:30, too late for the first AVE departures: buy something the night before or eat at the station.
- Luggage storage is available for a supplement, useful between the 11:00 checkout and an afternoon train from Atocha.
- Check-in opens at 15:30, so a morning arrival means leaving bags and heading to the Prado, a short walk up the Paseo del Prado.
- A group of four to eight can book a private dorm with its own shared bathroom instead of mixing with strangers.
Why we love it
- Budget-friendly accommodation in central Madrid
- Mix of dorms and private rooms, some with balconies
- On-site restaurant and bar for convenience
- Accessible facilities for all guests
Why guests love itLATROUPE Prado has proper family rooms for 3 to 4 people with a private bathroom, which makes it more than a backpacker stop for parents travelling by train. The hostel is about 200 m from Atocha, so the walk with children and cases is short, and reception is staffed around the clock for late arrivals. Café Latroupe serves breakfast from 7:30, with a terrace on the street. The trade-off is atmosphere: this is a sociable hostel with a bar and a club space, so evenings can be lively. Linen is included, towels are rented in dorms. Guests rate it 8.6 across 871 reviews.