About 5 minutes’ walk from Puerta del Sol, Hostal Inter Puerta del Sol is on Calle de la Cruz. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse. Its rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and space for up to three people. It is a good fit if you want to do almost everything on foot from kilometre zero.
Location and getting around
Calle de la Cruz 26 is in the Centro district (postcode 28012). Plaza Mayor is also about 5 minutes’ walk away and Callao about 10.
The Prado Museum and Plaza de Cibeles are about 15 minutes on foot, and Retiro Park about 20. Atocha station is about 25 minutes on foot.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating and free wifi. They sleep up to three people, useful if you travel with a friend or as a small family. There are several terraces with street views and vending machines for drinks and food.
It is not stated that breakfast is served, but there are many cafés around. It is also not stated that there is parking: if you come by car, find a nearby public car park first.
Who it suits
- You want to walk to Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Prado.
- You are three people travelling together and want a single room.
- You prefer your own bathroom in the middle of the centre.
Good to know
- You can check in from 15:00 and you must tell them your arrival time in advance. According to the property, check-in is automatic.
- Rooms must be vacated by 11:00.
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