Hostal Ballesta is on Calle de la Ballesta, just behind Gran Vía, in the Centro district. It has 24-hour reception, free wifi and several shared areas, including a computer room. It is a good fit if you want a practical guesthouse for exploring Madrid on foot.
Location and getting around
Gran Vía and Callao are about 5 minutes away on foot. In around 10 minutes you reach Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de España. The Royal Palace and Cibeles are a quarter of an hour away.
If you come by car, according to the guesthouse there is a public car park nearby; the guesthouse has no parking of its own.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have satellite TV, a desk and a safe. Some have a balcony.
Outside the room, the guesthouse offers:
- a shared lounge with a TV;
- a computer room with free internet;
- newspapers and drinks and snack machines;
- reception open day and night.
The average score on Booking.com is 8.5 out of 10.
Who it suits
- Travellers without a laptop who need to check something on a computer.
- Guests with changeable schedules who arrive or leave at odd hours.
- Anyone going to theatres and concerts on Gran Vía.
- Those who like having a lounge to sit in between visits, away from the room.
Good to know
Check-in is from 13:00 and check-out is by 11:00. It is not stated whether all rooms have a private bathroom or air conditioning; ask if you are travelling in summer.
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