A 3-star hotel on Paseo de la Florida, about 200 m from Príncipe Pío station. The Hotel Acta Madfor has rooms with views towards the Casa de Campo or the Royal Palace, depending on the side. It is a practical base if you want to travel by train and Metro and also walk to the Royal Palace.
Location and getting around
Príncipe Pío has the Metro (lines 6 and 10 and the Ópera branch) and Cercanías (C-7 and C-10), so you have a direct connection to much of the city. On foot, the Royal Palace is about 10 minutes away and Plaza de España about 15.
Plaza Mayor is about 20 minutes on foot and Puerta del Sol about 25. For the Prado Museum, about 2.6 km away, the Metro or a taxi is better. More options in our guide to hotels in Madrid.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are contemporary in style, in dark brown tones, with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe and a flat-screen TV. The bathrooms are clad in slate and have toiletries.
Breakfast is a buffet. There is also a lounge area where snacks are served.
Who it suits
- You arrive by Cercanías or want to make day trips by train.
- You want to walk to the Royal Palace and Plaza de España.
- You would like a room with a view of the Casa de Campo or the Royal Palace (ask for the orientation when you book).
Good to know
The views depend on the room, so don’t take them for granted. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00; reception asks for photo ID and a credit card. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 on Booking.