Hostal Patria is on Calle Mayor, a few steps from Puerta del Sol. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse. It is a simple guesthouse with rooms with a private or shared bathroom, designed for sleeping in the centre and exploring it on foot. It is a good fit if location matters more to you than services.
Location and getting around
With postcode 28013, it is in the Centro district, between Sol and Plaza Mayor: you reach both in about 5 minutes on foot. Gran Vía, near Callao, is also about 5 minutes away, and the Royal Palace about 10.
For the Prado Museum allow about 20 minutes on foot. Atocha station is about 30 minutes’ walk away, so with luggage the Metro or a taxi is usually better.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are simple and have air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV. According to the property, wifi is free. There are rooms with a private bathroom and others with a shared one, so check carefully which one you book.
It is not stated that breakfast is served or that there is 24-hour reception. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- You want to set out on foot for Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace.
- You travel light and only need somewhere to sleep and shower.
- You do not mind sharing a bathroom or prefer your own: there are both types.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 13:30 and you must tell them your arrival time in advance.
- Check-out is until 11:30.
- Some rooms have a shared bathroom.
To compare with other options in the centre, see the guesthouses on FaceTraveler.