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Popular points of interest near the hostel include Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Reina Sofia Museum. The nearest airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas, 14 km from The Central House Madrid Lavapiés.

The facilities were amazing and the bar is very good.

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9.1
Wonderful
5,328 reviews
Price from
$52
per night

At Sungate Hostel you will find a 24-hour front desk where staff organises a range of activities and sells tickets to local attractions. Other public areas include a shared kitchen and a shared TV lounge. Services like lockers, luggage storage and laundry can be requested onsite.

Good vibes, nice rooms, the staff was very helpful aswell. Daily an activity is organized like visiting Toledo, picknick at sunset or tapasnight. Easy to get in contact with other people from the hostel as solo-traveller

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9.4
Wonderful
2,367 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

Onefam Madrid is set in the heart of Madrid, 700 metres from Calle Princesa. Around 1.3 km from Puerta del Sol, the property is also 1.3 km away from Plaza Mayor and offers free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk.

At the hostel, the rooms include a wardrobe.

Everything was amazing! Friendly staff, super activities, they took us to bar hoping with a free shot in each club/bar. The beds are new and feel private, amazing experience!

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9.1
Wonderful
51 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Located in Madrid and with IFEMA reachable within 6.3 km, Hostelfly provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is situated 12 km from Chamartin Railway Station, 14 km from Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and 15 km from Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Gran Via is 15 km from the hostel and Reina Sofia Museum is 17 km away.

I liked the location as it was close to the airport. I didn't taste the breakfast because I had to leave early. But the common area has a lot of space if I hadn't gone out, I would certainly enjoy the outdoors section.

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8.4
Very Good
3,851 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at SabiaNatura - boutiqueMadrid also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a city view. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

I really like the location, but the room is also very nice. Check-in process is very easy.

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8
Very Good
1,194 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Located in Madrid and with Atocha Train Station reachable within 200 metres, LATROUPE Prado Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Puerta de Toledo, and Puerta del Sol. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

The room was very spacious and comfortable. The location is perfect near all the great museums and Atocha station. The staff was nice and helpful. Great chillout areas throughout the hotel, near the lobby and also in -1.

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8.8
Excellent
2,933 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Santo - Coworking - Coliving - Madrid is situated in the centre of Madrid, 500 metres from Gran Via. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Every room includes a balcony with a city view.

The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hostel rooms include a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Best location, Cozy bed, 2 sockets and 1 light at each bed, Very friendly staff, hot shower

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8.2
Very Good
2,622 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Situated in Madrid and with Plaza de España Metro Station reachable within 700 metres, Petit Hostel Palacio Real features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.6 km from Gran Via Metro Station, 1.4 km from Mercado San Miguel and 1.5 km from Plaza Mayor. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Great place. The dorms are very comfortable, the bed has a nice and private feeling to it. Very helpful staff, especially ayu(; All very good, thank you very much!

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8.5
Very Good
2,197 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Ideally situated in the Centro district of Madrid, Hostel Center Madrid is situated 600 metres from Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, 700 metres from Gran Via and 1.5 km from El Retiro Park. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 800 metres from the city centre and 500 metres from Gran Via Metro Station.

Everything! Best option around

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8
Very Good
1,512 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

Attractively set in the centre of Madrid, Social - Coliving & Coworking - Madrid features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. 300 metres from Mercado San Miguel and 200 metres from Plaza Mayor, the property provides a bar and a casino. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a business centre and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. Rooms have a coffee machine and a shared bathroom, while certain rooms come with a balcony and some have city views. The rooms have bed linen.

Everything is beautiful, everything is near and is so cozy and clean...🤍

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8.3
Very Good
2,376 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

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  • Modular Rooms
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,571 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, Modular Rooms Hotels is located in Madrid in the Community of Madrid region, 1640 feet from Plaza Mayor and 1640 feet from Mercado San Miguel.

    Amazing! The personal was really helpful 10/10

  • OXYGEN HOSTEL Capsula
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,185 reviews

    Ideally located in the Arganzuela district of Madrid, OXYGEN HOSTEL Capsula is located 1.1 miles from Retiro Park, 1.6 miles from Plaza Mayor and 1.1 miles from Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.

    Very clean, high level of privacy and friendly staff

  • Far Home Bernabeu
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,137 reviews

    Located in Madrid and with Santiago Bernabéu Stadium reachable within a 15-minute walk, Far Home Bernabeu has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Awesome place. Better than many hotels around. Definitely worth a visit.

  • Cats Hostel Madrid Sol
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,009 reviews

    Cats Madrid Sol is located in central Madrid, just 492 feet from the lively Santa Ana Square. Organizes trips to visit Madrid’s nightlife.

    the atmosphere, facility to meet new people, nicest staff...

  • Palafox 23
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 942 reviews

    Located in Madrid and within a 17-minute walk of Gran Via Station Metro Station, Palafox 23 features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    Great location, big sized room and very helpful staff

  • Arc House Madrid - Puerta del Sol Only Adults
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,826 reviews

    Conveniently located in the center of Madrid, Arc House Madrid - Puerta del Sol Only Adults provides free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Location perfect near down town madrid The staff are soo amable

  • Madrid Motion Hostels
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 4,867 reviews

    This modern hostel is located just off Madrid’s famous Gran Via, 820 feet from Puerta del Sol. It offers rooms with private bathrooms and a buffet breakfast is included.

    great localization, I was able to do everything walking.

  • Far Home Plaza Mayor
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,485 reviews

    Located next to Madrid's Tirso de Molina Metro Station, Far Home Plaza Mayor has free Wi-Fi. The air-conditioned rooms have an LCD TV and some have a balcony.

    Clean, quiet and good price for the centre of Madrid.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Madrid

  • Onefam Sungate
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,369 reviews

    Sungate Hostel is located in the very center of Madrid, 689 feet from Puerta del Sol and 5 minutes' walk away from Callao metro station and Gran Vía Avenue. Free WiFi access is available.

    Best hostel in Madrid with such nice staff and super activities

  • Onefam Madrid
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 51 reviews

    Onefam Madrid is set in the heart of Madrid, 2297 feet from Calle Princesa. Around 0.8 mi from Puerta del Sol, the property is also 0.8 mi away from Plaza Mayor and offers free WiFi.

    Todo, los chicos son muy buenos, amables y super atentos

  • The Central House Madrid Lavapiés
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5,328 reviews

    Located in central Madrid, in Lavapiés district. The Central House Madrid Lavapiés has a restaurant, a bar, a shared lounge and an open-air patio.

    Cool design building, bed was comfy and gives you privacy

  • Toc Hostel Madrid
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,360 reviews

    Toc Hostel Madrid is located in central Madrid, just 394 feet from Puerta del Sol Square. This stylish, modern hostel offers smart, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    Location, facilities, cleanness and helpful staffs.

  • Ok Hostel Madrid
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 10,970 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property and set 656 feet from La Latina Metro Station, Ok Hostel Madrid offers accommodations in Madrid. The property offers a bar and shared kitchen.

    Staff are very Friendly.Kind.. Marina & Rose are Amazing ..

  • LATROUPE Prado Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,933 reviews

    Located in Madrid and with Atocha Train Station reachable within a 2-minute walk, LATROUPE Prado Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    Friendly staff. Great location and clean environment.

  • Hostal La Rúa-Montera
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 68 reviews

    Located conveniently in the center of Madrid, Hostal La Rúa-Montera has air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and free WiFi.

    Hostal totalmente reformado, habitación amplia y muy limpio

  • Far Home Atocha
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,941 reviews

    Far Home Atocha is located in the center of Madrid, just 5 minutes' walk from Plaza Mayor Square and 984 feet from Sol Square. The air-conditioned hostel features free WiFi and modern decor.

    Nice location, excellent service. Very recommended

  • room00 Gran Vía Hostel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 13,462 reviews

    Located in the center of Madrid, a 5-minute walk from Gran Via Station Metro Station, room00 Gran Vía Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    Great value for money, right in the centre of Madrid.

  • MuchoMadrid
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,186 reviews

    Located on the famous Gran Vía, this comfortable hostel offers colorful air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    Superb location and very clean place. Comfortable well-designed room.

  • Barbieri Sol Hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 491 reviews

    Located in the city center of Madrid and 492 feet from Puerta del Sol, The Barbieri Sol Hostel offers air-conditioned and heated rooms with shared bathroom facilities, and bunk beds in dormitories...

    Very clean. Location exactly in the heart of Madrid.

  • Far Home Gran Vía
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,825 reviews

    The modern Far Home Gran Vía offers private and shared rooms with single beds and individual lockers. The hostel is in the very center of Madrid, with the Puerta del Sol just 1148 feet away.

    The room and location are great. The staff is very nice.

  • THC Tirso Molina Hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,827 reviews

    This stylish hostel offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and elegant rooms with flat-screen TV and a balcony or terrace. Tirso de Molina Metro Station is just 328 feet away.

    Everything was perfect..great location.. nice and clean..

  • Ronda9 central suites
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 358 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Ronda9 central suites is located in the center of Madrid, a 11-minute walk from Puerta de Toledo.

    Es muy nuevo, bien decorado y muy cerca del centro

  • Scout Madrid Hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 303 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Scout Madrid Hostel offers accommodations in Madrid. The hostel has a communal terrace, shared TV room and a conference center for up to 100 guests.

    La amabilidad del personal, ubicación y tranquilidad

  • GREEN Hostel MADRID GRAN VIA
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews

    Attractively located in Madrid, GREEN Hostel MADRID GRAN VIA has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Location is central. Staff is welcoming and friendly.

  • Hostal royal begoña
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 942 reviews

    Located within 1.5 miles of Chamartin Station and 2.8 miles of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Hostal royal begoña has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Madrid.

    Easy check-in. Enough if you want to spend short time in Madrid.

  • Mola Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,761 reviews

    Mola Hostel is located in Madrid City Center, 984 feet from Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. This property offers rooms and dormitories, free WiFi, and a 24-hour reception.

    Perfect Location and very clean. Very comfortable bed

  • Generator Madrid
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 9,735 reviews

    Generator Madrid offers accommodations 1-minute walk from Gran Via. It features a roof-top terrace with a bar and 2 hot tubs.

    Awesome breakfast, location and the rooftop is amazing.

  • room00 Chueca Hostel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 8,590 reviews

    room00 Chueca Hostel is set between Madrid’s fashionable Chueca and Malasaña neighborhoods. Located 328 feet from Chueca Metro Station, this hostel features free Wi-Fi.

    Decoration and the facilities were comfortable and practical.

  • SabiaNatura - boutiqueMadrid
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,194 reviews

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Mercado San Miguel and 400 yards of Plaza Mayor, SabiaNatura - boutiqueMadrid provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Madrid.

    The location, the bathroom was really nice and clean

  • Hostal Charlotte-Gran Vía
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,449 reviews

    Conveniently located in Madrid, Hostal Charlotte-Gran Vía provides a continental breakfast and free WiFi. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.

    perfect location, small but good room. would recommend!

  • H-A San Mateo Suites
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,910 reviews

    Located in the center of Madrid, a 10-minute walk from Gran Via Station Metro Station, H-A San Mateo Suites has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    I like everything, the view, the cleaning, dealing,,,,

  • Hostal Gran Via 44
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,998 reviews

    Hostal Gran Via 44 is located on Madrid’s Gran Via, next to Callao Metro Station. It offers free WiFi, and bright rooms with a flat-screen TV, safe and balcony.

    Extra clean rooms. Beautiful rooms. Well located Hostal.

  • Hostal Carmen-Gran Vía
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,943 reviews

    Conveniently set in the heart of Madrid, Hostal Carmen-Gran Vía provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    the location was perfect, right next to Five guys.

  • Hostal Josefina-Gran Vía
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,175 reviews

    In a prime location in the Centro district of Madrid, Hostal Josefina-Gran Vía is located 1312 feet from Puerta del Sol and 1969 feet from Plaza Mayor.

    I like the view , location and excellent shower :)

  • Multi Hostel Calvario
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 126 reviews

    Located in Madrid, Multi Hostel Calvario provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    Confortable propre bien situé et avec de l’intimité

  • Mars Suites Porras
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 58 reviews

    Located within 1.9 miles of Puerta de Toledo and 2.5 miles of Mercado San Miguel, Mars Suites Porras provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Madrid.

    Tranquilo cercano y la chica que nos atendió muy amable

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Hostels that guests love in Madrid

  • 6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 97 reviews
    Very convinient location and decent hostel. Could be a little cheaper for the commodities you get but it's still worth staying at if you are on a budget.
    Guillem
    Solo traveler
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,941 reviews
    The best hostel I have stayed so far. Super clean. Big rooms. Helpful staff. Great location. Superb breakfast.
    HAKAN
    Solo traveler
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 4,936 reviews
    The Hat is the best hostel I’ve stayed at! Super clean, spacious, lovely staff. I love the rooftop! Great location. Everything was cozy! Will definitely be staying here again.
    Irann
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $258.46
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,196 reviews
    great place to stay noise free bunk bed. foolproof privacy, seperate room toilet/shower , no noise. light and socket on bed. excellent lockers. no lock needed. great location. modern hostel. next to metro station. 4 min walk
    umair
    Solo traveler
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 444 reviews
    This was the best hostel I’ve ever been before, and I have been in a few haha Antonio and the other man are very attentive and helpful to all the guests. I felt really safe and comfortable there. The beds are very comfy and the silence is the best. I’ve never seen a hostel like this before. They were always there when I needed. I will definitely recommend this hostel to everyone I know! And of course, the price is amazing too.
    Karina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $134.67
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 10,970 reviews
    Great hostel, right in the centre of the city. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable and there are several laundry mats very close by which is helpful when travelling for awhile. We stayed in a private room. It was nice, felt like a budget hotel but did the job and great location.
    Dayna
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 4,936 reviews
    The Hat Madrid is one of the best hostels I have been in. Great staff and facilities, great location and great price for quality ratio! I recommend it!
    Kevin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $115.81
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,068 reviews
    Great location situated right next to the train station, very helpful staff, and quite a clean hostel. They have an option for female-only dorms which are on another level from the shared ones which felt safer to be in.
    Rachel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $174.46
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,186 reviews
    Best hostel, great people, great location, super clean! No bunk beds, only individual beds which is the best.
    S
    Samantha
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $201.13
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,369 reviews
    Best hostel in Madrid, great people, great location, super clean! They don’t have bunk beds, only individual beds which is the best. Every day they organise fun activities and there was even free dinner when I was there, tortilla/bravas/pinxtos, delicious! The staff members are super friendly and helpfull, even manage to remember your name! Would absolutely recommend this place :)
    Sanne
    Solo traveler

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