On Calle de Hortaleza, right in Chueca, Hostal María Luisa offers rooms with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and 24-hour reception. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse. From here you can walk between Gran Vía, Sol and the Paseo del Prado.
Location and getting around
Puerta del Sol, Callao and Cibeles are about a 10-minute walk away. Retiro Park and Plaza Mayor are about 15 minutes, and the Prado Museum about 20.
For Atocha station allow around half an hour on foot. Chamartín (5.8 km) and the airport (about 12 km to Terminal 4) call for the Metro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating and satellite TV. There is free wifi.
Reception is open 24 hours. According to the property, there is a discount at a nearby car park. Breakfast is not served. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- You want to do almost everything on foot in the centre.
- You arrive at night and prefer someone at reception at any hour.
- You come by car and will leave it parked for several days.
Good to know
- You can check in from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:30.
- The car park discount does not mean it is free: ask about the conditions and the distance before arriving by car.
- Breakfast is not served: plan to have breakfast out each morning before you start sightseeing.
If you want to compare with other guesthouses in Madrid, there are several in the same area.