Hostal San Antonio is on Calle del León, in the Barrio de las Letras, surrounded by theatres, restaurants and small shops. Its rooms have a private bathroom with a bath, which is unusual in guesthouses in the centre. It suits anyone coming to Madrid for museums and theatre.
Location and getting around
From number 13 Calle del León, the Prado Museum is about 10 minutes on foot, and the Thyssen is on the same boulevard. Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are also about 10 minutes away.
For Atocha station, allow about 20 minutes on foot. According to the guesthouse, the Chueca district is about 10 minutes’ walk.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have air conditioning and heating, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Wifi is free throughout the building. You will need to go out for breakfast: the guesthouse does not list it.
Who it suits
- Cultural travellers who want Paseo del Prado close.
- Couples who value being able to take a bath when they get back.
- Anyone who prefers to walk around the centre.
It has an average score of 8.7 out of 10 on Booking.com.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 14:00 and the latest arrival time is not stated; if you will arrive at night, tell the guesthouse beforehand. Check-out is by 11:00 sharp.
At the same number on Calle del León there is another guesthouse, so look carefully at the name on the bell or the sign when you arrive. For more options, see our guide to hotels in Madrid.