On the small Plaza de Celenque, two steps from Puerta del Sol, Hostal Don Alfonso is a guesthouse with a private bathroom in every room and reception open 24 hours. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse. It works as a base if you want to see the centre of Madrid on foot and come back to sleep without taking transport.
Location and getting around
From the door, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are about 5 minutes on foot away, and so are Callao and Gran Vía. The Mercado de San Miguel is next to Plaza Mayor, and the Royal Palace about 10 minutes away.
For the Metro, Sol station is the nearest. The Prado Museum is about 20 minutes’ walk and Atocha station about 30: to arrive with a suitcase, a Cercanías train from Sol is better.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a desk, a safe and a flat-screen TV. Bed linen and towels are included, and there is free wifi.
Reception is open 24 hours and, according to the property, offers a concierge service. It is not stated that breakfast is served. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- Couples spending a couple of days in Madrid who want to walk everywhere.
- Travellers who arrive at odd hours and need someone at reception at any time.
- Anyone looking for a guesthouse in the centre without giving up their own bathroom.
Good to know
- You can check in from 13:30 and rooms must be vacated by 12:00.
- At registration you must show photo ID and a credit card.
- It is not stated that breakfast is included in the rate: plan to have it out.