A traditional guesthouse on Calle de Cervantes, in the Barrio de las Letras, about 5 minutes on foot from the Prado Museum. Hostal Cervantes offers few services but is well located for anyone coming to Madrid to see the museums.
Location and getting around
The street lies between Huertas and Paseo del Prado. On foot:
- Prado Museum: about 5 minutes.
- Cibeles and Puerta del Sol: about 10 minutes.
- Atocha station and Retiro Park: about 15 minutes.
According to the guesthouse, Antón Martín Metro station is about 400 metres away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a plasma TV and free wifi. There is a drinks vending machine at the guesthouse and they give you tourist information to plan your visits.
It is not stated whether the bathroom is private or shared, or whether there is air conditioning or breakfast: ask before booking. The average score on Booking.com is 8.2 out of 10.
Who it suits
- Plans built around the Prado, the Thyssen and the Reina Sofía, with everything close.
- Guests arriving by train at Atocha who prefer to walk to their accommodation.
- Those who will be out all day and just need to sleep in the centre.
Good to know
There is an arrival window: you can check in between 13:30 and 23:30. If your flight lands at night, allow for the journey from Barajas and tell the guesthouse. Check-out is by 11:30.
If you need air conditioning in summer, confirm it beforehand, as it is not among the listed services. You can compare other guesthouses in our guide.