Despite its name, Hotel CH Barco works as a simple guesthouse with rooms that have a private bathroom. It is on Calle del Barco, north of Gran Vía. It is a useful base for exploring the centre on foot and sleeping without fuss.
Location and getting around
According to the property, Gran Vía is about 100 metres away. Callao is about 5 minutes on foot and Puerta del Sol about 10.
Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace are about 15 minutes on foot. Atocha is more than 30 minutes on foot, so the Metro is the better choice.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a double bed, a private bathroom, a TV and air conditioning, and they are soundproofed. The decor is simple and functional.
There is free wifi and luggage storage, handy for making the most of your last day without carrying a suitcase. Breakfast and 24-hour reception are not listed.
Who it suits
- Couples who share a bed and want their own bathroom near Gran Vía.
- Weekend visitors who leave early and come back only to sleep.
- Anyone who needs to leave bags before check-in or after check-out.
Good to know
- Arrival is from 15:00 to 23:00, and the property asks you to tell them in advance what time you will arrive.
- You need to check out before 11:00.
- Rooms have a double bed: if two friends are travelling and want separate beds, ask first.
- Average Booking.com score: 8.3 out of 10.
More ideas in the list of guesthouses.