Hostal Estrella 20 is a simple guesthouse on Calle de la Estrella, between Gran Vía and Plaza de España. Rooms have air conditioning and bathrooms are shared. It is a good fit if you want to sleep in the very centre and spend the day exploring Madrid on foot.
Location and getting around
It is at number 20 Calle de la Estrella, a step from Gran Vía: Callao is about 5 minutes away on foot. Plaza de España and Puerta del Sol are each about 10 minutes away, and the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor about 15.
If you want to visit the Paseo del Prado museums, allow about 25 minutes on foot. For Atocha station, about 40 minutes on foot, the Metro or a taxi is worth it, especially with a suitcase.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning and bed linen. Wifi is free and the whole building is smoke-free. Bathrooms are shared between several rooms.
Breakfast, a café and 24-hour reception are not listed. The average score on Booking.com is 7.3 out of 10.
Who it suits
- Solo travellers or couples who will be out most of the day.
- Anyone who wants to walk between Gran Vía, Sol and the Royal Palace.
- Guests who care more about location than having their own bathroom.
Good to know
- The bathroom is not private: it is shared with other guests.
- You can arrive from 15:00 to 00:00. If your train or flight lands later, ask the guesthouse beforehand how to get in.
- You must vacate the room by 11:00 at the latest.
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