Hostal Golden 21 is a smoke-free hostal (a simple Spanish guesthouse) on Calle de Ponferrada, in the north of Madrid. It has a 24-hour reception and a private bathroom in every room. It suits you if your trip revolves around Chamartín or the Bernabéu rather than the historic centre.
Location and getting around
The address is in postcode 28029, in the Fuencarral-El Pardo district. Chamartín station is about 2.6 km away and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium about 3.3 km: it is not a short walk, so take the Metro or a taxi.
For the centre the distance grows: Plaza de España is about 5.8 km away and Puerta del Sol about 6.6 km. The airport (Terminal 4) is about 10 km away.
Rooms and facilities
- Air conditioning, wardrobe and flat-screen TV.
- Private bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout.
- Reception open 24 hours; according to the property, staff speak Spanish, English and Mandarin Chinese.
Breakfast and a guest kitchen are not listed.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you catch or leave a train at Chamartín and want to sleep in the north.
- Practical if you come for a match or concert at the Bernabéu.
- Useful if you arrive late and a reception that never closes helps.
Good to know
The check-in window is wide, from 13:00 to 00:00, and check-out is until 12:00. At reception you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.
Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 on Booking.com. If you prefer to be near Sol, look at other, more central guesthouses.