A simple guesthouse on Calle de la Magdalena, a few steps from Plaza de Antón Martín. Hostal La Vera occupies a 19th-century building and has rooms with a private bathroom and others with a shared one. It is an option for anyone who wants the historic centre on foot and does not need many services on site.
Location and getting around
It is in the Centro district, between Antón Martín and Tirso de Molina. On foot you have:
- Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, about 10 minutes away;
- the Prado Museum, about 15 minutes;
- Atocha station, about 20 minutes, useful if you arrive by high-speed train.
Antón Martín Metro station is very close, according to the guesthouse.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are bright with basic decor, central heating and a TV. Depending on the room you book, the bathroom is private or shared. Free wifi is available in the common area.
There is no breakfast at the guesthouse: according to the property, you can have it at a café a couple of minutes away. Booking.com guests give it an average of 8.2 out of 10.
Who it suits
- Solo travellers who will spend the day visiting museums.
- Guests arriving or leaving by train at Atocha who want to walk.
- Those who only need a room to sleep in and prefer to eat out.
Good to know
Check-in is from 13:00 to 21:30. If your train or flight arrives late, tell them beforehand, as outside those hours reception is not listed. On arrival they ask for photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is by 11:00.
Check the type of bathroom when you book: not all rooms have their own. If you need a connection in your room, ask, because wifi is listed only in the common area. You can compare other guesthouses on the site.