Hostal Pio Centro is on the third floor of number 21 Calle de la Montera, between Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía. It offers rooms with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a fridge and a safe. It is designed for anyone who wants to be right in the centre and go out on foot.
Location and getting around
Puerta del Sol is less than 5 minutes away and Callao about 5. Plaza Mayor is about 10 minutes on foot; the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum are about 15.
According to the guesthouse, Gran Vía Metro station is about three minutes on foot. For Atocha, about 30 minutes on foot, the Metro or a Cercanías train from Sol is worth it.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a fridge, a safe and a private bathroom. There is free wifi.
The fridge is handy if you want to keep drinks or something for breakfast, as breakfast is not listed.
Who it suits
- Couples on city breaks.
- Anyone who wants to shop on Preciados and Gran Vía.
- Travellers who arrive with little luggage and spend the day out.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:30; if you arrive later, check with the guesthouse first. On the day you leave, vacate the room before 11:30.
As it is on a third floor, ask whether there is a lift if that matters to you. The average guest score on Booking.com is 8.7 out of 10. More guesthouses in Madrid.