Opposite the Royal Palace, on Plaza de Oriente itself, Hostal Central Palace is about 5 minutes on foot from the palace entrance. It has spacious rooms, 24-hour reception and a continental breakfast. It is for anyone who wants to explore the Habsburg quarter of Madrid on foot.
Location and getting around
Ópera Metro station is a few steps away, on Plaza de Isabel II. On foot, Plaza Mayor is about 5 minutes away; Puerta del Sol, Callao and Plaza de España about 10.
The Prado Museum and Retiro Park are further, about 30 minutes on foot, so for the art walk the Metro may be worth it.
Rooms and facilities
According to the guesthouse, rooms are spacious, with wooden floors and classic decor, and some have views of the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral or the Sabatini Gardens. There is free wifi, 24-hour reception and luggage storage.
A continental breakfast is served; ask whether it is included in your rate. The average score on Booking.com is 9.2 out of 10.
Who it suits
- First-time visitors to Madrid who want the Royal Palace, the Almudena and Plaza Mayor close by.
- Anyone who cares about views and does not mind asking for a particular room.
- Guests who want breakfast without leaving the guesthouse.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00; at that point you show photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is by 12:00. Views are only from some rooms, and it is not stated whether there is a lift.
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