A guesthouse with simple rooms on Carrera de San Jerónimo, between Puerta del Sol and Paseo del Prado. Hostal Habitaciones Universal suits you if location matters more than services and you want to reach the museums without taking the Metro.
Location and getting around
It is at number 32 Carrera de San Jerónimo, in the Centro district, near the Congress of Deputies. Walking distances:
- Puerta del Sol: about 5 minutes.
- Prado Museum: about 10 minutes.
- Plaza de Cibeles: about 10 minutes.
- Puerta de Alcalá and the Retiro Park entrance: about 15 minutes.
For the rest of the city, Sol station is the nearest reference point.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a desk, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Some have a balcony. Wifi is free throughout.
The desk is useful if you need to work for a while on a laptop. If you want to compare other areas, our guide to accommodation in Madrid has more options by neighbourhood.
Who it suits
- Anyone coming to see the Prado, the Thyssen or the Reina Sofía.
- Couples looking for a central base for two or three nights.
- Guests who want to go out for dinner around Huertas and walk back.
Good to know
- Air conditioning is not listed for the rooms; if you are travelling in summer, ask before booking.
- A private bathroom is not listed either: confirm it when you book.
- Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:30 and check-out is by 12:00.
- There is no information on breakfast.
Guests give it an average of 8 out of 10 on Booking.com.