On Plaza del Ángel, in the Barrio de las Letras, Hostal Persal is a large guesthouse with 80 rooms, a buffet breakfast and 24-hour reception. It is about 300 metres from Puerta del Sol and suits both sightseeing and a work trip.
Location and getting around
According to the guesthouse, Plaza del Ángel is pedestrianised and next to Plaza de Santa Ana. From here you reach Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor in about 5 minutes, and the Prado Museum in about 15.
At Sol you have the Metro and Cercanías. Atocha is about 25 minutes on foot and the airport about 12.6 km away, best by Metro or taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The building dates from 1871, according to the guesthouse. Rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a desk, a safe and free wifi.
- Buffet breakfast.
- 24-hour reception.
- Free luggage storage.
- Meeting rooms.
Who it suits
- Guests who want breakfast without leaving the building.
- Business travellers who need a desk or a meeting room.
- Anyone who plans to walk between Sol, Santa Ana and the Prado.
- Those whose train leaves late and who need to leave their bags after checking out.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Ask whether breakfast is included in your rate, as it may be charged separately. If you plan to use a meeting room, book it directly with the guesthouse and confirm its capacity.
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