Between Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Santa Ana, at number 7 Calle de Espoz y Mina, you will find Hostal Alaska. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse, and this one has a private bathroom and a 24-hour reception. It is designed for people who want the historic centre on foot.
Location and getting around
Puerta del Sol is less than 5 minutes away and Plaza Mayor about 5. Calle de Espoz y Mina links Sol with the Santa Ana area and the Barrio de las Letras, with many bars and taverns.
Callao is about 10 minutes’ walk. The Prado Museum and the Royal Palace are about 15, and Atocha station about 25.
Rooms and facilities
The decoration is simple, with wooden furniture. Each room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating and a TV; some have a balcony.
- 24-hour reception.
- Free wifi.
Average score on Booking: 8.1 out of 10.
Who it suits
- You are interested in the Madrid de los Austrias and the Barrio de las Letras and do not want to use transport.
- You travel with friends and plan to have tapas around Santa Ana.
- You want your own bathroom without leaving the Sol area.
Good to know
- Although reception is open 24 hours, the check-in time given by the hostal is 14:00 to 23:30. If you arrive later, let them know.
- To register you are asked for photo ID and a credit card.
- Check-out is between 11:00 and 12:00.
- Only some rooms have a balcony.
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