With balconies onto the street and air conditioning, Hostal Carracedo (a hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse) is a practical place to stay on Calle de León, between Puerta del Sol and the Paseo del Prado. Rooms have a private bathroom, a safe and a desk. It is useful for sightseeing on foot and for the odd working day in Madrid.
Location and getting around
The Prado, Sol and Plaza de Cibeles are each about a 10-minute walk away. You reach Retiro Park, by the Puerta de Alcalá, in about 15 minutes.
If you arrive by train, Atocha station is about 20 minutes on foot. The airport is over 12 km away: take the Metro, a bus or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are compact. They have air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a safe and a private bathroom, with bed linen and towels included. Some have a balcony overlooking the street.
Wifi is free. There is no information to suggest breakfast is served.
Who it suits
- Couples who want the centre and the museums on foot.
- Short work trips, thanks to the desk and wifi.
- Anyone staying a few days who only needs a room with a bathroom.
On Booking it has an average of 8.7 out of 10.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00; check-out is until 11:00. Rooms are small. If you arrive after midnight, tell them beforehand, because check-in ends at 00:00. There is no breakfast service either: in the Barrio de las Letras area there are cafés a few steps away. It shares an entrance with another hostal, so check the name on arrival. Other guesthouses in the centre.