If you want Puerta del Sol right around the corner, the Hotel Petit Palace Arenal is on Calle Arenal, about a 5-minute walk from Sol and Plaza Mayor. It is a 3-star hotel in a historic building, with wifi, bicycle loans and a buffet breakfast. It is designed for people who explore the centre on foot.
Location and getting around
It is at number 16 Arenal, the street that links Sol with Plaza de Ópera. The Royal Palace is about a 10-minute walk away, and Plaza de España and Gran Vía are less than 15.
Cibeles and the Prado Museum are about 20 minutes on foot. Atocha station is about a 30-minute walk; with luggage, you may prefer the Metro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The building keeps original details, such as the French windows and the marble reception, and the interior is modern in style. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, and high-speed wifi reaches the whole hotel.
Breakfast is a buffet, with continental, American and vegetarian options. Bicycles can be borrowed and there is a reduced rate at a nearby car park. You can see more 3-star hotels in our guide.
Who it suits
- First-time visitors to Madrid who want Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace on foot.
- Drivers for whom a nearby discounted car park is enough.
- Guests who like to see the city by bike.
Good to know
The car park is not the hotel’s own: it is nearby and has a reduced rate, so confirm the price and location. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00, with photo ID and a credit card. It has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 on Booking.