A guesthouse with a private bathroom and air conditioning in every room, on Calle de Hortaleza, very close to where it starts at Gran Vía. Hostal Andrea is a practical base if you will explore the centre on foot and want to come back to a complete room.
Location and getting around
It is at Hortaleza 31 (postcode 28004), in the Justicia neighbourhood, which Chueca belongs to. It is about 10 minutes on foot to Callao, Puerta del Sol or Plaza de Cibeles. Allow about 15 minutes to reach Retiro Park or Plaza de España, and about 20 to the Royal Palace. Plaza Mayor is about 15 minutes away and Atocha about 30.
Rooms and facilities
All have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, with bed linen and toiletries included. Some have a balcony. Wifi is free throughout.
The average score on Booking.com is 7.6 out of 10.
Who it suits
- Anyone who wants to walk to Retiro Park, Gran Vía or the museums without taking the Metro.
- Couples who prefer not to share a bathroom.
- Guests who need wifi in the room to work for a while.
- Summer visitors: all rooms are air conditioned.
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Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00 to midnight.
- Check-out is by 11:30, a little later than at many guesthouses.
- 24-hour reception and breakfast are not listed: if you arrive in the small hours, ask first.
- Only some rooms have a balcony.