About 5 minutes’ walk from Plaza de Cibeles and Retiro Park, Hostal Prim (a hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse) is on Calle de Prim, next to the Paseo de Recoletos. It has a 24-hour reception and rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom. It is a good fit if you want to combine museums, Retiro Park and the centre, and it helps to be able to arrive at any hour.
Location and getting around
Cibeles and the Puerta de Alcalá are about 5 minutes away. The Prado Museum is about 15 minutes on foot, as is Puerta del Sol. You reach Callao in about 20 minutes.
According to the property, Cercanías trains to the airport leave from Recoletos station. Atocha station is about 30 minutes’ walk.
Rooms and facilities
- Private bathroom, air conditioning and central heating.
- LCD TV in all rooms.
- Many have a fridge, microwave and safe.
- Reception open 24 hours.
Its average on Booking is 8.4 out of 10.
Who it suits
- You will devote your trip to the Prado, the Thyssen and Retiro Park.
- Your flight or train arrives late and you prefer a reception that is always open.
- You find a fridge and microwave handy for simple meals.
Good to know
- Wifi is in the common areas; there is no information to suggest it reaches the rooms.
- Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:30, with photo ID and a credit card.
- You can leave the room until 12:30.
- Not all rooms have a fridge and microwave: confirm if you need them.
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