The Hostal Mapango Small Rooms Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a hostal (a simple Spanish guesthouse) with small, air-conditioned rooms in the La Noria area. It has a shared terrace and free wifi. It is a practical base if you want Plaza de España, the market and the Auditorio all within reach.
Location and getting around
It is at number 5, Calzada la Noria. Plaza de España is about 5 minutes on foot and the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África about 10. In around 15 minutes you can walk to the Auditorio de Tenerife or to the Intercambiador bus station, where you can also catch the tram to La Laguna.
Tenerife North airport is 9.1 km away and Las Teresitas beach 7.9 km. In both cases, take a bus or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
As the name suggests, the rooms are small. They have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and some look onto the city. There is a shared terrace for guests and free wifi throughout the building.
Who it suits
- Concert-goers at the Auditorio who want to walk back.
- Travellers with light luggage who just need a good night’s sleep with air conditioning.
- Anyone using the tram or buses who wants the Intercambiador nearby.
Good to know
The rooms are small. Breakfast is not served. Arrival is between 13:00 and 22:00, and you should tell the hostal your time in advance; check-out is by 12:00. It is not stated whether the rooms have private bathrooms. Look at other guesthouses if you need more space.