Hostal Alicante is on Calle del Arenal, about 5 minutes from Puerta del Sol, and has a reception open 24 hours. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse, and this one suits you if you want to step out into the street and already be in the centre.
Location and getting around
Calle del Arenal links Puerta del Sol with Plaza de Ópera. From the hostal, Sol, Plaza Mayor and Callao are about 5 minutes’ walk away, and the Royal Palace about 10. If you want to go to the Prado Museum, allow about 20 minutes on foot.
For Atocha station (about 30 minutes’ walk) or the airport (12.7 km to Terminal 4), the metro or a taxi is the comfortable way.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have heating, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and a telephone. Some have a balcony. The wifi is free throughout the building. On departure day there is luggage storage, useful if your train or flight leaves in the afternoon, and a vending machine with hot and cold drinks. Air conditioning and breakfast are not listed, and it is not stated whether every room has a private bathroom.
Who it suits
- You arrive in the early hours and need someone at reception.
- You want to explore the historic centre without taking transport.
- On your last day you want to leave your suitcase and keep strolling.
Good to know
Although reception never closes, the stated check-in time is 14:30 to 23:30; if you will arrive outside that window, confirm with the hostal. You must vacate the room by 11:30 at the latest. Booking guests give it an average of 7.4 out of 10. Other guesthouses in our guide can help you compare.