Hostal Mayor Plaza is on Calle de la Colegiata, in the Centro district, about 5 minutes’ walk from Plaza Mayor. It is an independent hostal (a simple Spanish guesthouse) with free wifi and arrival at any hour of the day. It is a good fit if you will explore Habsburg Madrid on foot and want a simple place to sleep.
Location and getting around
Calle de la Colegiata is in the lower part of the old town, postcode 28012. Plaza Mayor and the Mercado de San Miguel are a short stroll away, and Puerta del Sol is about 10 minutes on foot. In another 10 minutes you reach Callao, at the start of Gran Vía.
The Royal Palace is about 15 minutes’ walk and the Prado Museum about 20. Allow around 25 minutes on foot to Atocha station. For the Santiago Bernabéu stadium (4.7 km) or Terminal 4 at the airport (about 13 km), the Metro or a taxi is best.
Rooms and facilities
The only service listed is free wifi. The type of bathroom in the rooms is not listed, nor whether they have air conditioning or heating, so it is worth asking the property before booking, especially if you travel in summer.
There is no information to suggest breakfast is served. Around Plaza Mayor you have cafés and the market itself to sort it out.
Who it suits
- You want to walk between Plaza Mayor, Sol and the Royal Palace.
- You arrive on a flight or train at odd hours: reception allows check-in 24 hours a day.
- You will spend the day out and only come back to sleep.
Good to know
- Check-out is until 11:00.
- No air conditioning or breakfast is listed: confirm if they matter to you.
- To compare with other places in the area, see the list of hotels in Madrid.