A 2-star hotel right on Cava Baja, one of the tavern streets of La Latina, five minutes from Plaza Mayor. Hotel Posada del Dragón Boutique has soundproofed rooms, its own restaurant and 24-hour reception, and is a good fit if you will get around the Madrid of the Habsburgs on foot.
Location and getting around
The address is Cava Baja 14, in La Latina (Centro district). Walking times:
- Plaza Mayor: about 5 minutes.
- Puerta del Sol and Royal Palace: about 10 minutes.
- Gran Vía (Callao): about 15 minutes.
- Prado Museum: about 25 minutes.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, with free wifi and a flat-screen satellite TV. The hotel has a Spanish restaurant and a bar. From reception, open 24 hours, they arrange activities and bicycle and car hire. Breakfast is a buffet, with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- You are going out for tapas in La Latina and want to walk back.
- You are a couple and put location ahead of the services of a large hotel.
- You want to hire a bike to get around the centre.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30: if you arrive later, tell the hotel. Check-out is until 11:30, a little earlier than at other hotels. At registration you must show photo ID and a credit card. If you are looking for other options in this category, see the 2-star hotels.