Oxygen Hostel — Madrid, Spain and Canary Islands
Oxygen Hostel is a budget capsule hostel near Madrid’s Atocha station in Madrid, Spain and Canary Islands.
Address: C. de Rafael de Riego 19, Madrid. Property ID: 1428333.
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Axel's take: 7.8/10
A practical Atocha stopover, but capsule privacy doesn’t mean quiet. a budget capsule hostel near Madrid’s Atocha station, scored for what it is.
Oxygen is a budget capsule hostel, not a conventional hotel: single and double pods sit inside mixed shared rooms, with shared bathrooms. It’s a good pick for a short Madrid stopover, especially around a train journey from Atocha. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff and cleanliness, while the enclosed pods offer more visual privacy than open bunks. Lockers, Wi-Fi and one towel per guest are included.
The main compromise is sleep quality. Reviews across several sites describe hearing neighboring conversations, snoring and capsule doors; the pods aren’t soundproof. Space is tight, and the common area offers a fridge and microwave rather than a full cooking kitchen. We’d choose it for a night or two, but skip it if you’re a light sleeper, dislike enclosed spaces or want a sociable hostel.
Best for: solo travelers on short stays; Atocha train stopovers; budget travelers wanting enclosed bunks
Watch out for: sound travels between capsules; compact pods and shared bathrooms; limited cooking facilities
Location: Convenient for Atocha, nearby metro connections and the Reina Sofía.
Rooms: Single and double capsules in mixed dormitories; private sleeping enclosures, not private rooms.
Cleanliness: Generally a strength, with positive guest feedback across Booking.com and Expedia.
Service: Helpful staff are repeatedly praised; reception operates around the clock.
Amenities: Wi-Fi, lockers, a towel and a fridge/microwave common area; adapted capsule requires advance confirmation.
Fees and surprises: Breakfast costs extra; adding a second guest after confirming a single-occupancy double capsule triggers a supplement.
Axel's opinion of Oxygen Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · hostelworld.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Oxygen Hostel
- Property type: Hostel
- 2-star hotel
- C. de Rafael de Riego 19, Madrid
- Amenities: Pets Not Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen
- Check-in from: 13:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Madrid
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- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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