Hostal Aresol is on the third floor of Calle del Arenal 6, about a 5-minute walk from Puerta del Sol. It is a family-run hostal (a simple Spanish guesthouse) with private bathrooms and a 24-hour reception, well suited to seeing Madrid on foot from the centre.
Location and getting around
Calle del Arenal links Sol with Plaza de Ópera. You can reach Plaza Mayor or Callao in about 5 minutes and the Royal Palace in about 10. Plaza de España is about 15 minutes away and the Prado Museum about 20.
If you arrive by car, the property says there is a public car park about 3 minutes away. For the airport (about 12.6 km to Terminal 4), the Metro or a taxi is the better choice.
Rooms and facilities
- Private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries.
- Air conditioning.
- Safe.
- Free Wi-Fi.
- 24-hour reception and tourist information.
Breakfast is not among the listed services. Guests rate it 9 out of 10 on Booking.com.
Who it suits
- A good fit for a first visit to Madrid, with Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace close by.
- Practical if you are driving and do not mind using a public car park.
- Ideal if you prefer a small, family-run place.
Good to know
It is on the third floor and it is not stated whether the building has a lift, so ask if you have a lot of luggage. Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00, and on arrival you need photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is until 11:00.
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