Vicente Calderon is the home stadium of the Atletico de Madrid soccer team. The stadium originally was called Manzanares Stadium since the river Manzanares bank is really close to it. Located in located in the Arganzuela district, the name of the stadium honors the first president and founder of the team. Vicente Calderon was the president of the club during 21 years.
Besides being the Atletico de Madrid home, Vicente Calderon Stadium host international matches of the Spanish national team regarding its impressive capacity. It can host 54.960 spectators in different areas and bleachers. In 2003, it has been classified as a five star UEFA Elite stadium becoming the first Spanish stadium to attain this classification.
Atletico de Madrid Tickets
Club Atlético de Madrid is one of the biggest teams of the city of Madrid playing in the Spanish first division or Liga BBVA. The team fans stand hours in front of the ticket office to buy season tickets or match tickets. Buy your tickets to Atletico de Madrid matches here without lines and waiting time.
There are three different types of ticket in Vicente Calderon Stadium. The side bleachers also called Category 2, located in the shortside grandstand, the front bleachers or category 1, located in the longside of the stadium, and the VIP Stand tickets. The VIP tickets includes arm chair, access to the VIP lounge, private toilets, elevator, giant flat-screen TV, catering and entrance delivery.
Atletico de Madrid Museum
The Atletico Madrid Museum is an experience specially conceived for the blub fans. Enjoy discovering the football club history and evolutions through an interactive exhibit. Also, picture yourself next to your idols and the prizes, including the 2013 Spanish League trophy. Relish seeing the most curious collection donated by famous fans of the club, like the singer Joaquin Sabina or the bullfighter José Tomás.
Getting to Vicente Calderon
The Vicente Calderon Stadium is located in the number 67 of the Paseo Virgen del Puerto, in Madrid. To get here you can take either the metro, the railway or several bus lines.
By metro
Take line number 5 to Pirámides and Marques de Vadillo station.
By railway
Take the RENFE train to Pirámides station.
By bus
You can either take bus number 17, 18, 23, 34, 35, 36, 50, 116, 118 and 119.
Hotels close to Vicente Calderon Stadium
Fans coming from outside Madrid can easily buy their tickets in advance though our website. Being host in the proximities of the stadium is a good ideas since it is not close to downtown and public transportation closes at night.
NH Rivera del Manzanares
NH Rivera del Manzanares is a 4-stars hotel, by the Spanish hotel chain NH. It is an elegant but simple hotel ideal for families and executives.
Address
Paseo Virgen del Puerto, 57. 28005, Madrid.
Getting There
The hotel is about 6 minutes walk from the stadium, north along the Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto.
Holiday Inn Madrid – Pirámides
Nearby the stadium, there are also the Holiday Inn Madrid – Pirámides a 3-stars confortable hotel.
Address
Paseo de las Acacias, 40. 28005, Madrid
Getting There
Upon leaving the stadium looking the street Alexandre Dumas, walk one block to the Glorieta de Pyramids. Then take the street Paseo de las Acacias and walk two blocks.
Hotel Puerta de Toledo
Hotel Puerta de Toledo a very recommendable 3-stars within a walking distance from the stadium.
Address
Paseo de las Acacias, 40. 28005, Madrid
Getting There
The hotel is within a walking of 15 minutes. If you are not in the mood of walking, take a taxi to the hotel
Restaurants close to Vicente Calderon Stadium
There are several interesting restaurants in Plaza de Toledo area, but since Vicente Calderon Stadium is away from downtown the gastronomic offer nearby is somewhat smaller. However, we have some recommendations for you.
Bar Restaurante La esquina del Calderón
Corner Bar Restaurant offers traditional home Calderón Spanish cuisine. It is a great for tapas before or after the game instead. The portions are large and the service is friendly.
Address
Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto, 61. 28005, Madrid.
Opening Hours
Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Getting There
The restaurant is three blocks north of the stadium on the same avenue (Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto).
El Rancho Madrid
Do not be fooled by the country name of this restaurant. This grill is one of the most elegant and best reviewed of the city. Here’s BBQ is served on tables with white tablecloths and fine china. The menu offers mainly Argentina and Spanish pieces of grilled beef. Additionally, the menu has a long list of traditional starters and desserts from the Argentina, Italian and Spanish cuisine.
Address
Paseo de los Melancólicos, 77. 28005, Madrid.
Opening Hours
Lunch daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dinner daily from 8:00 p.m. to midnight.
Getting There
The restaurant is within a 5-minutes’ walk toward East from the stadium.
Arrocería Imperial
If you go to Rome do as the Romans, goes the saying. Madrid is famous for its fish and squid battered in flour and egg and then fried, called “frituras”. In Arrocería Imperial you can eat a delicious frituras as a started before an excellent paella with the best of the sea and the orchard. The restaurant atmosphere is relaxed and the service is very friendly.
Address
Paseo del Doctor Vallejo Nájera, 54. 28005, Madrid.
Opening Hours
Lunch daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dinner daily from 8:00 p.m. to midnight.
Getting There
The restaurant is in the Puerta de Toledo Area, also known as “Paseillo Verde”. It is within a 10-minutes’ walk from the stadium.
