Hostal Gaudí (a hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse) is on the first floor of number 17, Calle de Hortaleza, a short step from Gran Vía. It has air conditioning and wifi, and some rooms have a balcony. The most important thing to check before booking is the arrival time, which is very short.
Location and getting around
You are on the stretch of Calle de Hortaleza that climbs from Gran Vía towards Chueca. Callao and Puerta del Sol are about a 10-minute walk away, and so is Cibeles. Allow around 20 minutes on foot to the Prado Museum, and about 15 to the Puerta de Alcalá, next to Retiro Park.
According to the property, Gran Vía Metro station is about 3 minutes away on foot. Atocha station is roughly half an hour’s walk.
Rooms and facilities
- Air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
- Free wifi.
- Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the street.
- Non-smoking property.
There is no information to suggest it has a 24-hour reception or breakfast.
Who it suits
- You plan to spend the day in the centre and reach Madrid around midday.
- You want to be between Chueca and Gran Vía for dinner or a show.
- You like having a balcony (ask for one when booking, as not every room has one).
Good to know
Check-in is only possible between 12:00 and 14:30. If you arrive later, contact the property before your trip to find out how to get in. Check-out is between 07:00 and 12:00. With an average score of 7.9 out of 10 on Booking, it is in line with other guesthouses in the centre.