If your trip is built around museums, Hostal Villamañez puts the Prado Museum about 5 minutes’ walk away. It is on Calle de San Agustín, in the Barrio de las Letras, and its rooms have a private bathroom, wifi and, in many cases, a balcony. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse, and this is a straightforward option if you want to walk between the Paseo del Prado and the centre.
Location and getting around
Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Cibeles are about 10 minutes on foot. Retiro Park and Plaza Mayor are about 15, and Atocha station is about 20 minutes’ walk.
To go further afield, you have the metro and Cercanías trains from Sol. Gran Vía and Callao are about 15 minutes’ walk, a manageable stroll if you like walking.
Rooms and facilities
- Private bathroom with hairdryer.
- Flat-screen TV.
- Many rooms have a balcony.
- Free wifi.
Guests give it an average of 8.4 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- You plan to visit the Prado, the Thyssen or the Reina Sofía in a few days.
- You arrive by train at Atocha and want to walk to your accommodation.
- You prefer a room with a balcony onto the street.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 13:30 to 23:30. Bring photo ID and a credit card: you will be asked for both.
- You must leave the room before 11:00.
- Air conditioning and breakfast are not listed.
- Not every room has a balcony.
For more options near the museums, see places to stay in Madrid.