On Calle de Hortaleza, in Chueca, Hostal América (a hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse) has spacious rooms with private bathrooms, some for up to four people. Reception is open 24 hours and there is a rooftop terrace with views over the city. It works well for small groups and for anyone arriving at odd hours.
Location and getting around
Calle de Hortaleza leads down to Gran Vía, so you have central Madrid on your doorstep. On foot, Puerta del Sol, Callao and Plaza de Cibeles are each about 10 minutes away. Retiro Park, by the Puerta de Alcalá, is about 15 minutes, and the Prado Museum about 20.
Atocha station is roughly half an hour’s walk; with luggage, take the Metro or a taxi. Terminal 4 at Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 12 km away.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and heating. The largest ones sleep up to four people, according to the property.
- 24-hour reception.
- Rooftop terrace with views.
- Free wifi.
- Free luggage storage.
On Booking, its average score is 8.1 out of 10.
Who it suits
- You are travelling with friends or family and want to share a room.
- Your flight or train arrives in the early hours: there is always someone at reception.
- You want to go out for dinner in Chueca and walk back.
- You like having an outdoor space to rest between sights.
Good to know
Check-in is from 13:00 and check-out until 12:00, a comfortable margin on arrival and departure days. If you want something similar on another street, see more guesthouses.