Many Madrid Hotels are small, family-run
affairs and you may find yourself dealing directly with the
owners of the hotel. The language barrier may prove problematic
at times and any attempt on your part to speak Spanish will
be well received. Staying in these family-owned accommodations
will give you a chance to experience the “real”
Madrid instead of seeing the city from behind the walls of
a modern hotel. Do bear in mind that you need to check if
you’re going to be sharing bathroom and kitchen facilities,
and that there maybe a certain level of noise outside the
building, particularly at night. The following list gives
you a brief low down on the cheaper hotels available.
Cervantes
Calle Cervantes 34 (2nd floor)
Telephone- 91 429 27 45/429 83 65, 91 429 27 45
This is a family owned hostal and is located in a quiet area
near the Retiro and the Prado. All 18 rooms have a private
bath and remember, don’t be put off by the rickety lift!
Asturias Hotel
Sevilla 2
Telephone - 91 429 66 76
This hotel is right in the centre of Madrid, just 200 m from the Puerta del Sol. Rooms are all en suite and come equipped with satellite televisions and telephones. There is also parking nearby.
Armestro Hostal
Calle San Agustin 6 (1st floor)
Telephone - 91 429 90 31
With views over the Perinac Palace’s gardens and a short walk from the centre of the city, this quiet hostal is clean, comfortable and friendly.
Hostal Astoria
Calle Carrera de San Jeronimo 30-32
Telephone - 91 429 11 88
Situated in the heart of the Old Town of Madrid, this location makes it an ideal starting point for short walks to many of Madrid's most interesting sites. All rooms come with air conditioning which can be very useful in the height of summer.
Hostal Barrera
Atocha 96 (2nd floor)
Telephone - 91 527 53 81
If you’re wanting to exploit Madrid’s nightlife to the full then Huertas street is an area full of nightclubs, music cafes, jazz clubs, flamenco bars and restaurants. The hostal is slightly further out of the centre but just around the corner from the Atocha Railway Station where from you can catch trains to Toledo, El Escorial, Sevilla or Cordoba.
Hostal La Fontana
Calle Valverde, 6
Telephone - 91 521 84 49
The clean and well looked-after rooms are located in a beautiful
building dating back to 1884. The hotel is meters away from
a subway making the whole city very accessible. Good value
for money.
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