About 50 metres from Puerta del Sol, according to the guesthouse, Hostal Esmeralda is a family-run guesthouse on Calle de la Victoria. All rooms have a private bathroom and reception is open 24 hours. It is a good fit if you want to use central Madrid as a starting point for day trips.
Location and getting around
You are less than 5 minutes on foot from Sol, where you have the Metro and Cercanías. Plaza Mayor is about 10 minutes away and the Prado Museum about 15.
Atocha station is about 25 minutes on foot, or a Cercanías ride from Sol.
Rooms and facilities
- Private bathroom, air conditioning, heating and double glazing.
- Coin-operated safe and a hairdryer, which you can ask for at reception free of charge.
- Free wifi, laundry and luggage storage.
According to the guesthouse, reception sells tickets for the tourist bus and books excursions to Toledo, El Escorial or Ávila, as well as transfers. Breakfast is not listed.
Who it suits
- Anyone spending several days in Madrid who wants to do a day trip.
- Guests who need to wash clothes mid-trip.
- Those arriving late or leaving in the small hours, thanks to round-the-clock reception.
Good to know
Check-in is from 13:00 to midnight; to register, bring photo ID and a credit card. You must vacate the room by 12:00.
The safe works with coins: keep some handy.
Guests give it an average of 8.3 out of 10 on Booking.com. Other guesthouses in our guide may help you compare.