Hostal Norte Oviedo Rooms is a simple hostal (a Spanish guesthouse) on Calle Piamonte, in the Justicia neighbourhood, east of Gran Vía. All its rooms have a private bathroom. It suits you if you want to walk between Cibeles, Retiro Park and the historic centre.
Location and getting around
Plaza de Cibeles is about a 10-minute walk away and Puerta de Alcalá, at the entrance to Retiro Park, another 10. To the west, Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol are about 15 minutes on foot. The Prado Museum is about 20 minutes away.
For the airport or the train stations, the Metro or a taxi is most practical: Atocha is almost 2 km away and Chamartín more than 5 km.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are functional. Each has:
- a private bathroom;
- a desk and a safe;
- a flat-screen TV;
- bed linen and towels.
Wi-Fi is free throughout the hostal. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 on Booking.com.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel as a couple or alone and want a base for exploring Madrid on foot.
- Ideal if your plans include the Prado, the Thyssen and Retiro Park.
- Practical if you need a desk and a connection to work for a while in the afternoon.
Good to know
Check-in is only from 14:30 to 19:00. If your train or flight arrives later, ask the property beforehand how to check in. Check-out is from 08:00 to 11:30.
Air conditioning and a 24-hour reception are not listed. If you want to compare with other guesthouses in the centre, see the list of guesthouses.