A few steps from Puerta del Sol, on Calle de Carretas, Hostal Woohoo Rooms Boutique Sol offers rooms with a private bathroom and air conditioning; some have a balcony. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse. It is a practical option if you want Sol, Plaza Mayor and Gran Vía within a short stroll.
Location and getting around
Calle de Carretas 7 (28012) leads directly off Puerta del Sol, which is less than 5 minutes’ walk away. Plaza Mayor is about 5 minutes away and Callao about 10.
To reach the Prado Museum, allow about 15 minutes on foot. At Puerta del Sol you have the Sol metro and Cercanías station, with connections to much of the city.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safe and a flat-screen TV. Bed linen and towels are included, and there is free wifi throughout the building.
Some rooms have a balcony onto the street; if that interests you, ask for one when booking. It has an average score of 9.1 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- Travellers on a first visit to Madrid who want to be at kilometre zero.
- Couples who prefer to walk back after dinner in the centre.
- Anyone travelling for work who needs a desk and wifi.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to midnight and check-out is until 12:00. There is no breakfast at the property. Not every room has a balcony.
If you want to compare with other places to stay in the area, see our selection of hotels and guesthouses in Madrid.