Enjoy Madrid on the cheap by choosing a private room in a charming hostel in the heart of the action.
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To many, a holiday in Spain conjures up visions of long, golden sandy beaches and sun loungers – and there’s nothing wrong with that – but the country’s capital Madrid offers something completely different. Centrally located, you couldn’t be further from the sea, but what you get is culture in abundance, amazing food and long, lazy nights in patinated cocktail bars that look lost in the 1930s. Like in most capital cities, hotel accommodation isn’t always cheap in Madrid but choose the right hostel and you can find great private rooms that are kinder on the wallet. Here are five charming hostels in Madrid with private rooms.
OK Hostel Madrid
This bright and cheery hostel is usefully located just 200 metres from La Latina Metro Station. The decor is modern and colourful, with a giant mural in the communal area, and private rooms have a nice little desk for that bit of work we sometimes need to do on our vacations. There is also a double bed, flat-screen TV and bathroom too, making this as comfy as a hotel with a better pricepoint. Being a hostel, however, brings the added benefit of a shared kitchen and a communal lounge. The central location also means there are plenty of lively bars and restaurants right on the doorstep. From €97.
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Hostal La Rúa-Montera
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Hostal La Rúa-Montera is a really chic and modern hostel – it is a world away from the rough and ready backpackers’ retreats of old. The rooms are air-conditioned and come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. There is also a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the property, as well as – unexpectedly for a hostel – room service, a 24-hour front desk and even a service for organising tours for guests. Some of the rooms have city views and as an added bonus you even get a coffee machine. The property is located close to Gran Via Metro Station, Gran Via and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. From €126.
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Far Home Bernabeu
This is a really well designed and thought-out property. The interiors are unique, with an industrial vibe that includes a large mezzanine above the communal area – Far Home Bernabeu more resembles an upmarket city bar in places than a hostel. You get free Wi-Fi throughout the property and there is a shared lounge and communal kitchen, as well as a 24-hour front desk for guests. The rooms have air conditioning, a desk and a TV, and some units at the hostel have a balcony. All rooms come with bed linen. The breakfast is decent in the morning, with buffet and continental options. From € 88.
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room00 Chueca Hostel
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Located in the lively and fashionable Chueca district in central Madrid, this hostel promises both a homely feel and access to vibrant city life. The interiors are really rather special, blending the old and new, with neon signs riffing against old, industrial-style decor and exposed metalwork. The private rooms have single or double beds and bed linen and towels are provided, as well as free toiletries. The property has a bar/ restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner too, although there are plenty of great options for refreshments outside, with the lively pedestrian zone, Fuencarral Street, just a 2-minute walk away. From €77.
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Hostal Charlotte-Gran Vía
This hostel has a good central location and light, bright and airy rooms. You will be staying roughly 1.3 km from Temple of Debod, less than 1 km from Royal Palace of Madrid and a 9-minute walk from Mercado San Miguel. There is free Wi-Fi throughout and usefully there is an onsite restaurant too. The rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All the rooms also feature a coffee machine, while some also get a terrace and city views. For anyone not wanting to trek the streets in search of breakfast, Hostal Charlotte-Gran Via has you covered with continental, vegetarian or vegan options. From € 142.
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