If your trip revolves around Chamartín, Plaza de Castilla or the Bernabéu, Hostal CH Plaza Castilla 2 keeps all of them close. It is on Calle del Ailanto, in the north of Madrid, and all its rooms have a private bathroom.
Location and getting around
Plaza de Castilla is about a 5-minute walk away and Chamartín station about 15. The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is about half an hour on foot.
For the centre you need transport: Puerta del Sol is about 5.9 km away and the Prado Museum about 6.2 km. IFEMA is about 6.4 km away and Terminal 4 about 8.7 km; for both, Metro or taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The room equipment is fuller than usual for a hostal (a simple Spanish guesthouse). According to the property, rooms have a fridge, a coffee machine and even a dishwasher, as well as a wardrobe and bed linen.
- Private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries.
- Free Wi-Fi.
Air conditioning, a 24-hour reception and breakfast are not listed.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you take an early train from Chamartín.
- Practical if you work a few days in the offices of the north of the city.
- Ideal if you are going to the Bernabéu and want to walk back.
- Useful if you stay several nights and like to have a cold drink or coffee in the room.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00; if your train arrives later, let them know beforehand. You must leave the room before 11:00. Guests rate it 8 out of 10 on Booking.com. You can compare with other guesthouses in Madrid.