Simple rooms with a shared bathroom about five minutes on foot from Gran Vía: that is Hostal Ristbe Rooms, on Calle de Pizarro, in Malasaña. It has private parking, which is unusual in this area. It is a fit if you want to sleep in the centre and get around on foot.
Location and getting around
Calle de Pizarro is in the lower part of Malasaña. On foot, Gran Vía is about 5 minutes away, Plaza de España and Puerta del Sol about 10, and the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor about 15. The Prado Museum is about 25 minutes on foot. The airport is about 12 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are simple and have a wardrobe. Bathrooms are shared and have a shower. According to the guesthouse, there is private parking in the same building; check beforehand whether it costs anything and whether spaces are available. Bear in mind also that the Centro district has access restrictions for cars, so ask how to reach the car park.
Wifi, air conditioning, a TV and breakfast are not listed. If you need any of these, compare with other guesthouses in the centre.
Who it suits
- Travellers who want to be near Gran Vía and do not need their own bathroom.
- Anyone travelling by car who needs to leave it near the accommodation.
- Short stays where you will spend almost the whole day out.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 16:00 to 00:00; check-out from 08:00 to 12:00.
- The bathroom is shared.
- It has an average score of 3.6 out of 10 on Booking.com: read the reviews before you book.