Hostal La Selecta is at number 15 Gran Vía, on the stretch closest to Calle de Alcalá and Cibeles. It is a practical guesthouse with 24-hour reception and private bathrooms. It works well if you want both Sol and Paseo del Prado within easy reach.
Location and getting around
Gran Vía Metro station, at Red de San Luis, is about 2 minutes on foot. Puerta del Sol is about 5 minutes away and Plaza de Cibeles about 10.
For the museums, the Prado is about 15 minutes on foot, as are the Puerta de Alcalá and the entrance to Retiro Park. Plaza Mayor is about 15 minutes in the other direction.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have wooden floors, air conditioning, heating, a TV and a wardrobe. The bathroom is private, with a bath and toiletries. Some rooms face Gran Vía.
Reception is open 24 hours and offers luggage storage and tourist information. According to the guesthouse, you can hire a car or a bicycle, and wifi is free. The average score on Booking.com is 8.8 out of 10.
Who it suits
- Anyone interested in the museums of Paseo del Prado and the shops of Gran Vía.
- Guests who arrive before check-in time or leave late and need to leave a bag.
- Those who prefer a bath to a shower.
- Anyone who wants to hire a bike to ride to Retiro Park.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 13:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Not all rooms have views: ask for one when you book if you want it.
- Private parking is not listed. According to the guesthouse, there is paid parking nearby.
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