A simple hostal in Puente de Vallecas, with free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms. Hostal Cardeñosa is on the street of the same name, south-east of the centre, and is a base for people who get around by Metro and want the basics for sleeping.
Location and getting around
The straight-line distances are long for walking:
- Atocha station: about 2.9 km.
- Prado Museum: about 3.7 km.
- Retiro Park: about 4.2 km.
- Puerta del Sol: about 4.5 km.
- Airport, Terminal 4: about 13.6 km.
For the centre, the Metro or a taxi is the practical choice. On foot, Atocha is about 45 minutes away and the rest an hour or more.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms use shared bathrooms. There is free Wi-Fi and the building is smoke-free.
Air conditioning, breakfast and a 24-hour reception are not listed, so it is worth asking if you need them.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you have something to do in Vallecas or the south-east of Madrid.
- Practical if you travel alone and a bed and Wi-Fi are enough.
- Ideal if you do not mind sharing a bathroom or taking the Metro every day.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:00 and you must tell the property in advance what time you will arrive.
- Check-out is from 08:00 to 11:00.
- Bathrooms are shared with other guests; no private bathroom option is listed.
- Guests rate it 5.2 out of 10 on Booking.com.
If you prefer to be closer to Sol, see other places to stay in Madrid.