If you have an early flight from Barajas or a fair at IFEMA, Hostal El Descanso keeps you away from the centre but close to what you need. It is on Calle de Rogelio Muñoz, in the Hortaleza district, and has a restaurant and a terrace. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse, and this is a practical one for a night or two in transit.
Location and getting around
IFEMA is about 40 minutes’ walk away and Terminal 4 of the airport about 4.7 km: for either, the metro or a taxi is best. According to the property, Mar de Cristal metro station is about 5 minutes’ walk.
The centre is far: Puerta del Sol is about 8 km away and Chamartín station 3.3 km. If your plan is to sightsee in the old town, count on a metro journey every day.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have air conditioning, heating, a desk, a wardrobe, a TV and a private bathroom with a bath. Some have a fridge. There is free wifi and a terrace for guests.
The bar-restaurant serves lunch and dinner, with a set menu or à la carte, according to the property. Breakfast is offered from Monday to Friday, also according to the hostal, so confirm it at the weekend. On Booking it has an average score of 7.6 out of 10.
Who it suits
- You have an early flight or land late at Barajas.
- You are going to a fair or conference at IFEMA.
- You travel for work and prefer to have dinner in the same building.
Good to know
The check-in window is short and starts late: from 18:00 to 22:00. If you arrive at midday, ask whether you can leave your luggage. Check-out is between 10:30 and 11:00.
If you prefer to sleep in the centre, our page on places to stay in Madrid has more options.