Hostal 4 Bears Sharehome works like a shared house on Calle de la Esgrima, in the lower part of the centre, near Tirso de Molina. It has a shared kitchen, lounge, garden and terrace. It is a good fit if you like to cook and prefer shared spaces to a traditional guesthouse.
Location and getting around
Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol are about 10 minutes away on foot. The Prado Museum is about 15 minutes away and Atocha station about 20, so you can walk if you are not carrying much luggage.
The San Miguel Market is next to Plaza Mayor. For the Royal Palace, allow about 20 minutes on foot.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a kettle and a small sitting area. Some have a balcony with city views.
What sets it apart are the shared spaces: shared kitchen, lounge, garden and terrace. Wifi is free and the whole property is smoke-free. 24-hour reception and parking are not listed. The average score on Booking.com is 8.8 out of 10.
Who it suits
- Travellers who want to prepare their own meals.
- Groups of friends or couples who value having a lounge and a terrace.
- Guests arriving by train at Atocha who want to walk.
- Stays of several days where the kitchen makes a difference.
Good to know
- Check-in starts late, at 16:00, and is possible until midnight.
- Check-out is before 11:00.
- The kitchen, lounge and other areas are shared with other guests.
- Parking is not listed: if you come by car, look for a public car park.
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