Does Madrid Barajas Airport Have Sleeping Pods?

Madrid Barajas Airport does not currently have any sleeping pods in the conventional sense of the word. There are, however, several other options for passengers who desperately need a few hours’ rest before their next flight.

Sleeping Pods Alternative 1 – Guest room service

Madrid Barajas Airport also offers a modern, stylish guest sleeping pod service on an hourly basis. These rooms have everything to ensure a comfortable rest or sleep. You will find the reception desk at terminal T4, on level -1. They are open 24/7 throughout the year.

The location ensures that you can access these rooms with your luggage before check-in. If you are in transit, however, you will have to first pass through Customs and Immigration to get to terminal T4’s public area.

Each of the rooms has either 2 single beds or a double bed and a private bathroom. You can book an overnight stay or book the room for anything between 3 and 6 hours.

Other services available include 24-hour reception, courtesy coffee, mini-bar, toiletry accessories, hair drier, TV, towels, flat-screen television with global channels, A/C, wake-up service, telephone, desk, safe-deposit box, Wi-Fi connection, free international and local newspapers/magazines, breakfast, and a photocopying service.

Please note that breakfast comes at an additional charge and some of the other services depend on how long you book the room for.

The following additional services are also available: luggage transport, Fast Track, ESTA for those who want to travel to the United States, and business services such as phone, internet, courier, fax, photocopies, dry cleaning, and personal shopper.

Sleep Pods Alternatives 2 – Hotels at / near Madrid Barajas Airport

These hotels are the best and affordable sleep pod alternatives to be found at / around Madrid Barajas Airport:

Book > Tach Madrid Airport

Book > Hotel Villa de Barajas

Book > Hostal Viky

Book > Hotel Don Luis

Book > Hotel Clement Barajas

Book > Meliá Barajas

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Sleeping Pod Background – About Madrid Barajas Airport

Madrid Barajas Adolfo Suarez Airport (MAD) is Spain’s largest and busiest airport, serving as one major entrance for international and domestic passengers. The airport is approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) northeast of Madrid’s city centre and easily accessible by various forms of transportation.

There are four passenger terminals, T1, T2, T3 and T4, with a satellite, T4S. T4, one of Europe’s biggest terminals is solely used for international flights and boasts modern infrastructure and flawless travel. International and domestic flights are handled by T1, T2 and T3 giving traveller’s alternatives and efficient services.

The airport is well-connected by public transportation to and fro the airport. The (Madrid) Metro Line 8 runs fast and cheap from the airport to the city’s heart. The airport is also linked by Cercanías train service (Lines C1 and C10) to main train stations such as Atocha and Chamartín. Buses provide a convenient bus route including the express Line 203 which runs 24/7, also taxis and ride-hailing services available.

Madrid Barajas Airport offers a choice of duty-free shops, varied dining outlets, comfortable lounges and free Wi-Fi, so travellers can have everything they need for a pleasant journey. It provides a solid reputation as a first choice for global travellers with its excellent transportation links and modern amenities.

Sleeping Pod Alternative 3 – Benches and seats

There are lots of seating options available throughout the airport, but they are often metal or wooden and not particularly comfortable. Try to find one of the few benches without armrests.

If you just want to relax in a comfortable chair, try one of the following eateries:

– Mahoudrid Cafe, terminal

– McDonald’s, terminal 4, also has ok seating

The airport also offers a couple of rest areas just after Gate 17 in Terminal 4S. There are two islands, each with 6 reclining chairs that are padded and fitted with power outlets and even USB ports.

Sleep Pod Alternatives 4- Airport lounges

There are a few airport lounges at Madrid Barajas Airport as well. These can be accessed with a day pass. You can also pay at the door or buy an annual membership.

– Neptuno Lounge, terminal 4
– Plaza Mayor, terminal 4
– Premium Arrivals Lounge, Terminal 4
– Sala Puerta de Alcala, Terminal 2
– Sala VIP Cibeles, Terminal 1
– Sala VIP Puerta del SOL, terminal 3