About 100 metres from Puerta del Sol, Hostal Oliver is a basic guesthouse with reception open 24 hours, on Calle Espoz y Mina. It has rooms with a private bathroom and others with a shared one. It is a good fit if location matters most on your trip.
Location and getting around
Espoz y Mina leaves Puerta del Sol towards Plaza de Santa Ana. You are about 5 minutes on foot from kilometre zero and Plaza Mayor, and about 10 from Callao and Gran Vía.
The Prado Museum is about 15 minutes away on foot, as is Cibeles. Sol Metro and Cercanías station is about 100 metres away, connecting you to most of the city without long changes.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are simple, with a TV, free wifi and central heating. For the heat, some have air conditioning and others a fan. The bathroom may be private or shared depending on the room.
- 24-hour reception.
- Tourist information desk.
- Breakfast at a nearby café, according to the guesthouse (it is not served at the guesthouse).
The average Booking.com score is 8.2 out of 10.
Who it suits
- Guests arriving at odd hours who need someone to let them in at any time.
- Friends who want to go out for tapas around Santa Ana and Huertas.
- Weekend visitors who want to do everything on foot.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is before 12:00. If air conditioning is essential, especially in summer, check that the room you choose has it and not just a fan. The same goes for the bathroom. More options on our page on hotels and guesthouses in Madrid.