A few doors up from Gran Vía, on Calle de Fuencarral, Hostal Le Petit Palü Fuencarral has rooms with a private bathroom and some with a balcony. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse. It is a straightforward option for couples and for anyone who wants to walk to almost everything, as long as you can arrive before eight in the evening.
Location and getting around
It is at Calle de Fuencarral 31 (28004). It has two metro stations about 5 minutes’ walk away: Gran Vía, downhill, and Tribunal, uphill.
From here, Callao, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Cibeles are about 10 minutes on foot. Plaza Mayor and Plaza de España are about 15. For Chamartín (5.8 km) or the airport (12 km), the metro or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have a private bathroom. Some have a balcony onto the street. The wifi is free.
Guests give it an average of 7.8 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- You are a couple and want a balcony: ask for one when booking.
- You are interested in shopping on Calle de Fuencarral and going out in Chueca or Malasaña.
- You arrive in Madrid in the morning or early afternoon.
Good to know
The arrival window is short: from 14:00 to 20:00. If your train or flight arrives later, speak to the hostal first. You will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is from 09:30 to 11:00.
Air conditioning and breakfast are not listed. If you travel in summer, check whether the room has climate control.
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