With Plaza Mayor about 160 metres away, Hostal La Perla Asturiana is on Plaza de Santa Cruz, in a typical building of central Madrid. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse. It has simple rooms, some of them family rooms, and is a good fit if you want to walk between Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Madrid of the Habsburgs.
Location and getting around
Plaza de Santa Cruz lies between Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol: you reach each in about 5 minutes on foot. At Sol you have the Metro and Cercanías for the rest of the city.
The Royal Palace is about 15 minutes’ walk to the west, and the Prado Museum about 20 minutes in the opposite direction. For the airport, about 12.8 km away, the practical choice is the Metro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have simple decor, tiled floors, wooden beds and French windows onto the street. There are family rooms, useful if you travel with children or in a small group.
Wifi is free in the rooms and common areas. Air conditioning, 24-hour reception and breakfast are not listed.
Who it suits
- Families who need a room for more than two people in the centre.
- Couples on a weekend break who will spend the day out.
- Anyone who wants to walk from Plaza Mayor to the Royal Palace without taking transport.
Good to know
- You can check in from 13:00; rooms must be vacated by 11:30.
- On arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.
- If you travel in summer, ask about climate control: it is not stated that there is air conditioning.
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