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Guest Houses in Madrid

We reviewed every guest house in Madrid from intimate hostals near the Royal Palace to budget-friendly rooms by Atocha, and the best are gathered here.

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Hostal Santo Domingo H Central & Modern

Hostal Santo Domingo ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.1Great4,059 reviews

A modern, well-priced base near Gran Via with standout staff and clean, bright rooms.

FromPLN 156per night
Ibis Budget Madrid Calle Alcala I Metro convenience

Ibis Budget Madrid Calle Alcala ★★★

Madrid Guest house

7.9Very good5,027 reviews

Clean, budget-friendly rooms 300 m from Suanzes metro, with a 24-hour reception and a snack bar.

FromPLN 220per night
Hostal Persal H Central Madrid

Hostal Persal ★★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.5Great2,567 reviews

Right in the center of Madrid, a 9-minute walk from Plaza de Santa Ana and close to the Prado, with high guest ratings for location and staff.

FromPLN 287per night
Hostal Cuatro Torres H Budget-friendly stay

Hostal Cuatro Torres ★★★

Madrid Guest house

7.8Very good179 reviews

A straightforward Madrid guesthouse with easy access to the Bernabéu Stadium and strong facilities ratings.

FromPLN 302per night
Windsor Puerta Del Sol W Central pick

Windsor Puerta Del Sol ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8Great1,025 reviews

Central Madrid base with soundproofed rooms and a 24-hour reception, steps from Gran Via.

FromPLN 190per night
Vertice Roomspace V Metro-friendly

Vertice Roomspace ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.1Great12,548 reviews

A practical base near metro and train links, with kitchenette rooms and on-site parking at a fair price.

FromPLN 130per night
Bloom Inn Madrid B Central & Quiet

Bloom Inn Madrid ★★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.6Great1,618 reviews

Modern, soundproofed rooms with courtyard views, a short walk from the Real Academia de Bellas Artes.

FromPLN 186per night
Puerta Del Sol Rooms - Madrid P Central & Basic
7.9good915 reviews

Simple rooms directly on Madrid’s most iconic square, with the Royal Palace and Gran Vía within walking distance.

FromPLN 514per night
The Match Madrid T Tech-forward boutique

The Match Madrid ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.3Great1,416 reviews

A sleek, tech-forward boutique hotel with spotless rooms, powerful showers, and easy metro access to the airport.

FromPLN 488per night
Hostal San Lorenzo H Central & Reliable

Hostal San Lorenzo ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.3Great3,781 reviews

A central Chueca hostal with clean, functional rooms and high guest ratings for comfort and value.

FromPLN 168per night
Vitium Urban Suites V Central & Modern

Vitium Urban Suites ★★★

Madrid Guest house

7.8Very good1,062 reviews

A stylish Gran Via base with modern rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a 7.8 guest rating.

FromPLN 276per night
Hostal El Pilar H Central budget stay

Hostal El Pilar ★★

Madrid Guest house

8.1Great4,784 reviews

Steps from Puerta del Sol, this 2-star hostal offers simple, clean rooms with 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi at a budget price.

FromPLN 138per night
Hostal Valencia Madrid H Gran Via value

Hostal Valencia Madrid ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8Great3,942 reviews

On Gran Via, steps from Callao Metro, with spotless rooms and staff praised for going out of their way.

FromPLN 261per night
Bypillow Velazquez 45 B Central

Bypillow Velazquez 45 ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.7Great5,196 reviews

A well-rated 3-star stay in Madrid’s upscale Salamanca district, near Retiro Park and metro access.

FromPLN 201per night
Hotel Du Temps Madrid H Central & Stylish

Hotel Du Temps Madrid ★★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.6Great1,119 reviews

A stylish base just a 5-minute walk from Gran Via, with spotless rooms and friendly staff who go out of their way to help.

FromPLN 480per night
Alhambra Suites A Central Madrid

Alhambra Suites ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.2Great4,478 reviews

Design-led rooms with high ceilings, steps from Puerta del Sol, and a 24-hour front desk.

FromPLN 294per night
Sleep'N Atocha - B Corp Certified S B Corp Certified

Sleep'N Atocha - B Corp Certified ★★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.9Great7,333 reviews

B Corp certified hotel steps from the Prado and Atocha station, with clean, soundproofed rooms and a 24-hour reception.

FromPLN 138per night
Hostal Abadia Madrid H Central pick

Hostal Abadia Madrid ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.5Great7,434 reviews

Central Madrid hostal near Plaza Mayor with high guest ratings and a filling breakfast.

FromPLN 261per night
Bypillow Crosstown B Central Madrid

Bypillow Crosstown ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.7Great5,744 reviews

Central Madrid hotel near the Old Town with a 9.3 staff rating and modern, quiet rooms.

FromPLN 529per night
Rincon De Gran Via R Central & Reliable

Rincon De Gran Via ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.3Great14,921 reviews

A well-rated 3-star on Gran Via, steps from the metro and known for its helpful staff and good-value breakfast.

FromPLN 246per night
Hostal Inter Plaza Mayor Auto Check In H Central & budget-friendly

Hostal Inter Plaza Mayor Auto Check In ★★

Madrid Guest house

6.6Nice5,324 reviews

Right next to Plaza Mayor, this budget hostal keeps things simple: clean rooms, auto check-in, and a location that puts Madrid's top sights on foot.

FromPLN 63per night
Hostal Viky H Airport convenience

Hostal Viky ★★

Madrid Guest house

7.9Very good11,109 reviews

Free airport shuttle and private parking make this a practical pick for transit stays.

FromPLN 201per night
Four Points Flex By Sheraton Madrid Atocha F Great value

Four Points Flex By Sheraton Madrid Atocha ★★

Madrid Guest house

8Great7,673 reviews

Quiet rooms, a 5-minute walk to Méndez Álvaro metro, and genuinely helpful staff – all at a fair price.

FromPLN 559per night
Hostal Las Fuentes (Adults Only) H Adults Only

Hostal Las Fuentes (Adults Only) ★★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.4Great4,532 reviews

Stay in the heart of Madrid, steps from Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace, with clean rooms and high guest ratings.

FromPLN 246per night
Hostal Lisboa H Central & Friendly

Hostal Lisboa ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.6Great2,902 reviews

A central Madrid hostal with a 9-rated location, praised by guests for its helpful staff and value.

FromPLN 331per night
Casa Sergio - Madrid C Self-catering base

Casa Sergio - Madrid ★★★★

Madrid

8.8Great686 reviews

A calm, well-maintained base in Madrid's Moncloa-Aravaca district, with self-catering rooms and a helpful team.

FromPLN 223per night
Hostal Olga - Madrid H Central & Quiet

Hostal Olga - Madrid ★★

Madrid

8.1Great4,040 reviews

Central Madrid guesthouse with clean rooms and a quiet street setting.

FromPLN 194per night
Funway Academic Resort (Adults Only) F Adults Only

Funway Academic Resort (Adults Only) ★★★

Madrid Guest house

7.7Very good3,065 reviews

Adults-only resort near Santiago Bernabéu with a rooftop pool and garden, rated 7.7 for location and dining.

FromPLN 242per night
Jc Rooms Santo Domingo J Central & Budget

Jc Rooms Santo Domingo ★★★

Madrid Guest house

7.9Very good5,061 reviews

A budget-friendly guesthouse with a prime Centro location, just a short walk from Gran Via and the Royal Palace.

FromPLN 249per night
Luz Madrid Rooms L Central & friendly

Luz Madrid Rooms ★★

Madrid Guest house

8.5Great1,709 reviews

A well-priced, central base with exceptionally friendly staff, just steps from Opera metro and the Royal Palace.

FromPLN 290per night
Hostal Los Coronales H Airport convenience

Hostal Los Coronales ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.4Great7,905 reviews

Free airport shuttle, clean rooms, and attentive staff near Madrid Barajas.

FromPLN 227per night
Hostal Victoria II H Central & Friendly

Hostal Victoria II ★★

Madrid Guest house

8.1Great5,891 reviews

Right in the heart of Madrid, this central guest house pairs a superb location with friendly service and clean rooms.

FromPLN 261per night
Hostal Castilla II Puerta Del Sol H Central Madrid

Hostal Castilla II Puerta Del Sol ★★

Madrid Guest house

8.3Great3,403 reviews

Steps from Puerta del Sol with clean, updated rooms and a 24-hour reception — ideal for a Madrid city break.

FromPLN 179per night
Hostal Avenida H Central & Simple

Hostal Avenida ★★

Madrid Guest house

8.7Great1,978 reviews

Right on Gran Via, a 5-minute walk to Puerta del Sol, with simple, clean rooms and a 9.4 staff rating.

FromPLN 253per night
Hostal Arenal Madrid H Central & Adults-Only

Hostal Arenal Madrid ★★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.4Great2,098 reviews

Steps from Gran Vía and Plaza Mayor, this adults-only hostal offers spotless, renovated rooms with soundproofing and AC.

FromPLN 350per night
Hostal Centro Sol Madrid H Central & Quiet

Hostal Centro Sol Madrid ★★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.7Great2,084 reviews

Steps from Sol metro, this clean and quiet guest house earns top marks for its central location and helpful staff.

FromPLN 186per night
Hostal La Perla Asturiana H Central Value

Hostal La Perla Asturiana ★★

Madrid Guest house

8.4Great4,103 reviews

A central Madrid hostal with clean rooms, friendly staff, and a location that puts Puerta del Sol right outside.

FromPLN 145per night
Hostal Prado H Central value

Hostal Prado

Madrid Guest house

8.2Great1,128 reviews

Central Madrid base near Puerta del Sol with clean rooms, free Wi-Fi, and strong value.

FromPLN 242per night
Hostal Sol Los Angeles H Central & functional

Hostal Sol Los Angeles ★★★

Madrid Guest house

7.8Very good1,862 reviews

A central Madrid guest house with air-conditioned rooms and a 24-hour reception, a short walk from Puerta del Sol.

FromPLN 488per night
Cinco Torres Suites - Madrid C Self-catering

Cinco Torres Suites - Madrid ★★★

Madrid

7good356 reviews

Self-catering suites near Ventilla metro, practical for longer stays in Madrid.

FromPLN 223per night
Lanave L Terrace & Central

Lanave ★★★

Madrid Guest house

7.8Very good2,112 reviews

A stylish base near Gran Via, with comfortable rooms and a helpful team.

FromPLN 536per night
Hostal Continental H Central & Friendly

Hostal Continental ★★

Madrid Guest house

8.1Great4,023 reviews

Central guesthouse on Gran Via with extremely helpful staff and a location close to Madrid's main sights.

FromPLN 324per night
Metropolitan Atocha M Central & budget-friendly

Metropolitan Atocha ★★

Madrid Guest house

5.9Needs improvement1,776 reviews

A practical Madrid stay with a prime location near Atocha station and Retiro Park, backed by friendly staff and clean rooms.

FromPLN 168per night
The Garden Madrid T Top-rated

The Garden Madrid ★★★★

Madrid Guest house

9.8Perfect173 reviews

Rated 9.8, this three-bedroom apartment near Concha Espina tube offers free parking and a garden.

FromPLN 2,353per night
Habitaciones Universal H Central & Welcoming

Habitaciones Universal

Madrid Guest house

8Great2,799 reviews

A central Madrid guest house with fast Wi-Fi and friendly hosts, steps from Plaza Mayor.

FromPLN 149per night
Hostal Triana H Central & highly rated

Hostal Triana ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.8Great2,454 reviews

A central Madrid stay with high guest ratings for its location and staff, steps from Gran Via.

FromPLN 186per night
Hostal Aguilar H Central & Value

Hostal Aguilar ★★

Madrid Guest house

8.9Great2,119 reviews

A central, well-priced base near Puerta del Sol with spotless rooms and a 24-hour reception.

FromPLN 398per night
Hostal Biarritz H Central & quiet

Hostal Biarritz ★★

Madrid Guest house

8.4Great910 reviews

A central Madrid guest house with soundproofed rooms, air conditioning, and a highly rated staff.

FromPLN 324per night
Hostal Hispano - Argentino Gran Via H Central & simple

Hostal Hispano - Argentino Gran Via ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.2Great401 reviews

Right on Gran Via, this adults-only hostal delivers central access and clean, simple rooms at a fair price.

FromPLN 335per night
Jc Rooms Santa Ana J Central & simple

Jc Rooms Santa Ana ★★★

Madrid Guest house

8.3Great3,813 reviews

Right in the centre, with free Wi-Fi and a minibar—a solid base for exploring Madrid on foot.

FromPLN 305per night

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Guest Houses in Madrid City Centre

If you want to be in the heart of the action, focus your search on the area bounded by Gran Vía, Puerta del Sol, and the Royal Palace. Here you’ll find the highest concentration of guest houses, many with ratings above 8.5, such as Hostal Madrid (9.2) and Hostal Central Palace (9.1). You’ll pay a premium for this central location—rooms often start around €60–80—but you’ll save on metro fares and be steps from the city’s top sights. For a good-value stay in the centre, consider Hostal Triana or Hostal Avenida, both rated 8.7 or higher.

Cheap Guest Houses in Madrid

Guest houses are one of the most affordable options in Madrid, with many rooms available for under €50 per night. The cheapest of these are the 2-star options like Hostal Macarena (from €40) and Hostal Santo Domingo (from €36), both centrally located. For solo travellers or those on a tight budget, Sleep'N Atocha (from €32) and Hostal Anton Martin (from €35) offer excellent value near the Atocha station and Barrio de Las Letras. These places forgo frills like on-site restaurants, but you’ll find plenty of cafés and tapas bars just outside the door.

Guest Houses Near Puerta del Sol

Puerta del Sol is Madrid’s zero-kilometre point, and guest houses around it put you in the middle of everything. Hostal Aguilar is a 2-star option rated 8.9, located a short walk from the square, with spotless rooms and a 24-hour reception. For a slightly higher price, Woohoo Rooms Boutique Sol offers a 9.0 guest rating and is steps from the metro. If you’re looking for a no-frills stay right on the square itself, Puerta Del Sol Rooms offers simple 7.9-rated rooms from one of the most iconic locations in the city.

Guest Houses Near the Royal Palace

Staying by the Royal Palace puts you in the historic heart of Madrid, near the Opera metro and the Plaza Mayor. The standout here is Hostal Central Palace, with a 9.1 rating and views of the palace, with rooms from €112. For a more budget-friendly choice, Hostal Oriente offers simple, spotless rooms from €58, steps from the Opera metro. A third option is Hostal Hispalense, rated 8.4, with rooms from €45, praised for its location near the palace and the Opera station.

Guest Houses Near the Prado Museum

If you’re in Madrid for the art, the area between the Prado and Atocha station is ideal. Sleep'N Atocha is the pick here: a B Corp certified guest house rated 8.9, with soundproofed rooms and a 24-hour reception, starting at €32. Hostal Gonzalo is another well-regarded option, a family-run hostal with a 8.8 rating, just steps from the main museums. Both are within a ten-minute walk of the Prado, and you’ll be close to the Reina Sofía and the Retiro Park as well.

Guest Houses with Free Parking

Guest houses rarely offer parking, but a few do. One notable exception is Vertice Roomspace, which has on-site parking and is located near metro and train links, with kitchenette rooms and a 7.8 rating. It’s a practical choice if you’re driving, though you’ll be further from the historic centre. Other guest houses are in pedestrian-friendly central areas where parking is scarce and expensive—most visitors find it easier to leave the car at a public car park or use public transport.

Frequently asked

What is the difference between a guest house and a hotel in Madrid?

Guest houses, or hostales, are typically smaller than hotels and offer fewer services, but they are often more affordable and more centrally located. They provide private rooms with en-suite or shared bathrooms, and you may not find a restaurant or room service on site. In Madrid, guest houses are a great option if you want a comfortable base in the historic centre without paying for extras you won't use.

How much does a night in a guest house in Madrid cost?

Prices vary widely, but you can find a decent room for around €35–50 per night, especially if you book in advance. For example, Hostal Santo Domingo starts at €36 and Hostal Anton Martin at €35. If you want more comfort or a prime location, expect to pay €70–120, like at Hostal Persal or Hostal Madrid. The most premium boutique guest houses will ask for over €150 a night.

Which area of Madrid is best to stay in for a first visit?

For a first visit, aim for the historic centre—Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, or the area around the Royal Palace. You'll be within walking distance of the main sights, and there are plenty of restaurants and shops. If you prefer a quieter area, look near the Prado Museum or the Barrio de Las Letras, which are also central but a bit calmer.

How do I get from the airport to my guest house in central Madrid?

The easiest way is to take the metro from Barajas Airport to a central station like Sol or Gran Vía; the journey takes about 30–40 minutes. Many guest houses are within a 5-10 minute walk from the metro. Alternatively, a taxi will take around 20 minutes depending on traffic and costs about €30–40.

When is the cheapest time to stay in a guest house in Madrid?

Generally, the cheapest months are from November to February, excluding holidays like Christmas and New Year. You can often find rooms for under €40 during the low season. If you're planning a visit in spring or autumn due to the weather, book well in advance to secure the best rates.

Guest Houses in Madrid

Madrid’s guest houses—called hostales or pensiones—cluster in the historic core, where the streets are narrow, the facades are grand, and the metro is never far. Most sit within a ten-minute walk of Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, or the Royal Palace, which means you can drop your bags and be at the Prado before the jet lag sets in. What unites them is a focus on the essentials: a clean room, a helpful reception, and a location that lets you see the city on foot.

The category spans a wide range. At the budget end, you’ll find simple rooms for around €30–40 a night, like Sleep'N Atocha or Hostal Anton Martin. At the top, boutique-style guest houses like Woohoo Rooms Boutique Sol command over €180 for extra comfort and design. In between, most hostales sit in the €40–80 range, offering private bathrooms, air conditioning, and often a balcony overlooking the street. You won’t find room service or a spa here, but you don’t come to Madrid for that. You come for the location, the value, and the chance to live like a local.

The bottom line

Guest houses are the right choice if you want to spend your travel budget on experiences rather than a hotel lobby. They’re perfect for travellers who intend to be out exploring all day and just need a clean, comfortable, and well-situated room to sleep in. The best-value options are the 2- and 3-star hostales in the centre, which offer excellent locations for less than the cost of a hotel. If you need parking or a more predictable set of amenities like a spa or gym, look instead at Madrid hotels with parking. For a more upscale stay with full services, browse the 4-star hotels, and if you’re travelling with children, the family-friendly hotels may suit you better.