In Chamberí, on Calle de Murillo, Hostal Queens Olavide I has rooms with a private bathroom, air conditioning and a coffee maker. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse. It is an option if you prefer to sleep outside the historic centre but about 1.5 km from Gran Vía.
Location and getting around
Callao, Plaza de España and Cibeles are about 25 minutes’ walk away. Puerta del Sol and the Puerta de Alcalá are about 30 minutes on foot, and Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum about 35.
The Santiago Bernabéu stadium is about 40 minutes’ walk away. For Atocha (3.1 km) or Chamartín (4.6 km), the metro or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, air conditioning and a coffee maker, with bed linen and towels included. There is free wifi and smoking is not allowed.
Breakfast is not listed. Its average on Booking is 8.6 out of 10.
Who it suits
- You are a couple and do not mind walking or taking the metro to the centre.
- You are going to a match at the Bernabéu and want to stay between the stadium and Sol.
- You like making a coffee in your room before heading out.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 16:00 to midnight; if you arrive later, check with the hostal.
- The room must be vacated before 11:00.
- A 24-hour reception and luggage storage are not listed: if your train or flight leaves in the afternoon, ask where to leave your suitcase.
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