The Hotel Moderno Puerta del Sol is a 3-star hotel on Calle del Arenal, right next to Puerta del Sol. It is a practical choice if you want to sleep at the point from which almost all walks around the centre start and get around on foot. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 on Booking.
Location and getting around
It is at number 2 Arenal, the street that runs from Sol towards Plaza de Ópera. Puerta del Sol is about a 5-minute walk away, as are Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Callao, where the busiest part of Gran Vía begins. The Royal Palace is about 15 minutes away and the Prado Museum about 20.
On Puerta del Sol itself you have Sol station, with the Metro and Cercanías. For the airport, about 12.6 km from Terminal 4, the Metro or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a satellite TV, a safe and a telephone. The bathrooms are modern, with a bath and a hairdryer. There is also a lounge for guests.
Breakfast is continental or buffet, with home-made fruit. The hotel has no parking of its own, but there is a public one nearby.
Who it suits
- It is your first visit to Madrid and you want Sol, Plaza Mayor and Gran Vía at hand.
- You travel as a couple and prefer to do everything on foot.
- You will spend the day out and are looking for a simple, well-connected hotel.
- You prefer a bath to a shower tray.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. On arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. Sol is one of the busiest areas of the city, day and night. If you are driving, expect to pay for public parking.
If you want to compare other areas, there are more hotels in Madrid.