Hostal Santa Cruz is on Plaza de Santa Cruz, in the historic centre of Madrid, about 5 minutes’ walk from both Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse. It has rooms with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and is a good fit if your plan is to see the city on foot.
Location and getting around
Callao is about 10 minutes away. To Plaza de España or the Royal Palace it is about 15, and about 20 to the Prado Museum. Atocha station is around half an hour on foot.
For longer journeys, such as the airport (about 12.8 km to Terminal 4), the Metro or a taxi is better. According to the property, there is a café on the same square and tapas bars abound in the surrounding streets.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have wooden floors, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a safe and free wifi. The bathroom is private, with a hairdryer and toiletries.
There is a vending machine for drinks and snacks. Breakfast is not listed. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- You want Plaza Mayor around the corner.
- You like going out for tapas in the centre.
- You travel with valuables and want a safe in the room.
Good to know
You can arrive from 13:00 to 00:00, and rooms must be vacated by 11:30.
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