Hostal Alonso No Limit is a simple guesthouse with a shared bathroom, on Calle Espoz y Mina, about 5 minutes on foot from Puerta del Sol. It is designed for anyone who wants to sleep in the centre and only needs a bed, a shower and wifi.
Location and getting around
From the door, Plaza Mayor is also about 5 minutes on foot, Callao about 10 and the Prado Museum a quarter of an hour. Atocha station is about 25 minutes on foot, although according to the guesthouse it is a few minutes by Metro.
The same source estimates about 50 minutes by Metro to Madrid-Barajas Airport. Terminal 4 is about 12.6 km away, so the alternative is a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are functional: heating, a flat-screen TV and a fan, with towels and bed linen included. Bathrooms are shared. There is a lounge where you can sit and plan the day, a drinks and snacks vending machine and free wifi. Air conditioning and breakfast are not listed.
Who it suits
- Backpackers who will be out on the street most of the day.
- Short breaks where you want to walk to Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Paseo del Prado museums.
- Those who do not mind sharing a bathroom in return for sleeping in the centre.
Good to know
The bathroom is not private, and in summer you only have a fan. Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00 and the guesthouse asks you to tell them your arrival time beforehand: if your flight lands late, write to them to see how to get in. You must vacate the room before 11:30. Booking.com guests give it an average of 7.4 out of 10. You have more options in our guide to accommodation in Madrid.