About a 10-minute walk from Atocha station, on Calle Atocha, Hostal San Blas is a hostal (a simple Spanish guesthouse) with private bathrooms, a 24-hour reception and its own car park. It is next to the Reina Sofía Museum, so it is practical if you arrive by train and want to walk between museums.
Location and getting around
The Reina Sofía Museum is practically around the corner, and the Prado Museum is about 5 minutes on foot. Nearby is Estación del Arte Metro station, on line 1.
It is about 20 minutes on foot to Puerta del Sol, and the same to Retiro Park. Plaza de Cibeles is about 15.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are air-conditioned and have a wardrobe, a safe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower. Bed linen and towels are included.
There is free Wi-Fi and reception is open 24 hours. Parking is private and paid. No breakfast service is listed.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you arrive or leave by AVE or Cercanías from Atocha.
- Practical if you come by car and want to leave it in the hostal’s own car park.
- Ideal if you plan to visit the Reina Sofía, the Prado and the Thyssen.
Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 on Booking.com.
Good to know
- Parking has an extra charge: ask the price when you book.
- Check-in is from 15:00 and you must tell the hostal your arrival time.
- Check-out is until 11:00.
To compare with other guesthouses in Madrid, see the full category.