In this article, we’ll present the 10 best hostels in Madrid for your stay in the city center. All hostels are well-rated (8.7 or more) by guests and have excellent value for money. The prices range from 15 to 27 Euros per day*.
* The prices mentioned in this article are for stays between April 1st and 2nd, 2020, and may vary depending on the travel date and other factors. Source: Booking.com.
1. Ok Hostel Madrid
OK Hostel Madri is a hostel located in the La Latina neighborhood in central Madrid. It is 700 meters (2,300 ft) away from Puerta del Sol Square with easy access to the subway (La Latina and Tirso de Molina Station).
The price is 23 euros per day for a bed in a mixed dorm with 6 beds and a private bathroom (non-refundable rate). Breakfast costs 5 euros. Rooms only for women are available.
The hostel is rated 9.3 on Booking.com and awarded a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence. By the way, 573 reviews out of 598 classify the hostel as an excellent or a very good one.
What do visitors praise most at the hostel?
- Location
- Cleanliness
- Comfort
- Friendliness of staff
- Activities such as free walking tours and pub crawl.
- Curtains on the beds offering privacy for guests.
| To find out more and make your reservation click here: Ok Hostel Madrid. |
2. Hostel One Madrid
Hostel One Madrid is located in the northern part of central Madrid. It is 1,300 meters (4,200 ft) away from Puerta del Sol Square, but close to several metro stations: San Bernardo, Bilbao, and Noviciado.
- Hostel One is a chain with units in several European cities, such as Barcelona, Krakow, Porto, Budapest, Seville, and London.
The price is 19 euros per day for a bed in a mixed dorm with 8 beds (non-refundable rate). The hostel offers free coffee, tea, and some other products for breakfast. Rooms only for women are available.
The hostel is rated 9,3 on Booking.com. In Tripadvisor, all 16 reviews classify the hostel as an excellent one.
What do visitors praise most at the hostel?
- Staff / Service
- Cleanliness
- Breakfast
- Evening Program / Other Activities
- Free dinners
- Free daily city tours.
Although visitors highly praise the hostel, some of them complain about the lack of curtains on the beds to maintain privacy.
| To find out more and make your reservation, click here: Hostel One Madrid. |
3. TOC Hostel Madrid
TOC Hostel Madrid is very close to Plaza Puerta del Sol (120 meters) in central Madrid with easy access to Metro and Renfe Cercanías trains. Madrid’s main attractions are located within a walking distance from the hostel.
- TOC Hostels is a hostel chain with units in Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, and Seville.
The price is 25 euros per day for a bed in a mixed dorm with 8 beds (non-refundable rate). Breakfast costs 7.50 euros. Rooms only for women are available.
TOC hostel Madrid is rated 9.0 on Booking.com and awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor. By the way, 545 reviews out of 619 classify the hostel as an excellent or a very good one.
What do visitors praise most at the hostel?
- Location
- Installations
- Modern rooms with parquet floors and light wood furniture
- Friendliness of staff
- Cleanliness
- Very good breakfast
Although they highly praise the hostel, some visitors complain about the lack of curtains on the beds to maintain privacy.
| To find out more and make your reservation, click here: TOC Hostel Madrid. |
4. 2060 The Newton Hostel
2060 The Newton Hostel is very close to Plaza Puerta del Sol (500 meters) in central Madrid with easy access to Metro (Tirso de Molina Station) and Renfe Cercanías trains. Madrid’s main attractions are within a walking distance from the hostel.
The price is 15 euros per day for a bed in a mixed dorm with 12 beds and a shared bathroom (non-refundable rate). Despite not having breakfast, the hostel offers coffee and churros for free. Rooms only for women are available.
The Hostel is rated 9.1 on Booking.com and awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor. By the way, 200 Tripadvisor reviews out of 211 classify the hostel as an excellent or a very good one.
What do visitors praise most at the hostel?
- Friendliness and helpfulness of the staff
- Location
- Cleanliness
- Comfort
- Curtains on the beds ensuring the privacy of guests.
To find out more and make your reservation, click here: 2060 The Newton Hostel.
5. The Hat Madrid
The Hat Madrid is a hostel located in the La Latina neighborhood in central Madrid. It is just a 500-meter walk from Puerta del Sol Square and it’s very close to La Latina metro station. One of the hostel’s highlights is the proximity to Plaza Mayor (150 meters).
The price is 25 euros per day for a bed in a mixed dormitory with 8 beds (non-refundable rate). The toilet is shared. Breakfast costs 4 euros. Mixed, private, and female-only rooms are available.
The hostel is rated 9.1 on Booking.com and awarded a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence. By the way, 1106 reviews out of 1183 classify the hostel as an excellent or a very good one.
What do visitors praise most at the hostel?
- Staff helpfulness and friendliness
- Comfortable bed
- Nice atmosphere
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Rooftop bar.
Although they highly praise the hostel, some visitors complain about the lack of curtains on the beds to maintain privacy.
| To find out more and make your reservation, click here: The Hat Madrid. |
6. Mucho Madrid
Mucho Madrid is a hostel located in Gran Vía, central Madrid. It is an 800-meter walk from Puerta del Sol Square and it’s very close to Santo Domingo and Plaza España metro stations. One of the hostel’s highlights is that the dorms don’t have bunk beds, but single ones. In addition, the beautiful prints of the bedspreads stand out.
The price is 23 euros per day for a bed in a 4-bed dorm (non-refundable rate and shared toilet). Breakfast is included in the price, but it is simple, according to the reviews. Rooms only for women are available.
The hostel is rated 8.9 on Booking.com. On Tripadvisor, out of 188 reviews, 151 classify the hostel as a very good or an excellent one.
What do visitors praise most at the hostel?
- Location
- Cleanliness
- Few beds per room
- Attendance
- Comfort
- No noise, although close to Gran Vía.
Although visitors highly praise the hostel, some of them complain that the beds are very close to each other.
| To find out more and make your reservation, click here: Mucho Madrid. |
7. Bastardo Hostel
Bastardo Hostel is a hostel located in central Madrid. It is a 1,000-meter walk from Puerta del Sol Square and very close to Tribunal and Chueca metro station. One of the hostel’s highlights is the proximity to Madrid’s Museum of History.
The price is 27 euros per day for a bed in a mixed dorm with 6 beds and a private bathroom (non-refundable rate). Breakfast costs 4 euros. Family rooms and rooms only for women are available.
The hostel is rated 8.8 on Booking.com and awarded a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence. By the way, 188 Tripadvisor reviews out of 218 classify it as an excellent or a very good one.
What do visitors praise most at the hostel?
- Location
- Comfort
- Cleanliness
- Employees
- Atmosphere
- Functional rooms
- Modern concept/Hostel decoration
Unfortunately, the bunk beds in the rooms do not have curtains to ensure privacy.
| To find out more and make your reservation, click here: Bastardo Hostel. |
8. Mola Hostel
Mola Hostel is a hostel located just 300 meters away from Plaza Puerta del Sol, in central Madrid, with easy access to the subway (Tirso de Molina Station) and Renfe Cercanías trains (suburban trains). Madrid’s main attractions are just a few meters walk from the hostel.
The cost per person, per day, is 22 euros for a mixed dorm with 10 beds and a private bathroom (non-refundable rate). Breakfast costs 6 euros. Rooms are available only for women.
The hostel is rated 8.8 on Booking.com and has a Certificate of Excellence on Tripadvisor, out of 1404 reviews, 1255 rated it as excellent or very good.
What do visitors praise most at the hostel?
- Location (near shops, restaurants, and supermarkets)
- Comfortable beds
- Cleanliness
- Friendliness and helpfulness of the staff
- Separate shower, toilet, and toilet
- Activities offered, such as a Free Walking Tour.
Although they highly praise the hostel, some visitors complain about the lack of curtains on the beds to maintain privacy.
| To find out more and make your reservation, click here: Mola Hostel. |
9. Generator Madrid
Generator Madrid is an industrial style hostel in central Madrid, right next to Gran Vía. It is 600 meters away from Puerta del Sol Square and has easy access to the metro (Santo Domingo, Opera, and Callao stations).
The price is 24 euros per day for a bed in a mixed dormitory with 8 beds and a private bathroom (non-refundable rate). Breakfast costs 7.5 euros. Private, family or female-only rooms are available.
The hostel is rated 8.7 on Booking.com. On Tripadvisor, out of 337 reviews, 261 rated it as very good or excellent.
What do visitors praise most at the hostel?
- Location
- Facilities
- Comfort
- Cleanliness
- Staff
- Rooftop Terrace
- Hostel elegance and Decor
Although they highly praise the hostel, some visitors complain about the lack of curtains on the beds to maintain privacy.
| To find out more and make your reservation, click here: Generator Madrid. |
10. Bluesock Hostels Madrid
Bluesock Hostels Madrid is a hostel near Gran Vía, in central Madrid. It is just 600 meters away from Puerta del Sol Square and has easy access to the subway (Gran Vía, Sevilla, Banco de España stations).
The price is 23 euros per day for a bed in a mixed dorm with 8 beds and a shared bathroom (non-refundable rate). Breakfast costs 7 euros. Rooms only for women are also available.
The hostel is rated 8.7 on Booking.com. On Tripadvisor, out of 8 reviews, 5 rates the hostel as very good or excellent.
What do visitors praise most at the hostel?
- Location
- Comfort
- Cleanliness
- Staff
- Curtains on the beds to ensure privacy.
Although visitors highly praise the hostel, some of them complain about the bathroom shower, which needs to be turned on constantly so the water doesn’t stop. In addition, they highlight the lack of tours or events for better integration of the guests.
| To find out more and make your reservation, click here: Bluesocks Hostels Madrid |
Bonus: Sungate One Hostel
In addition to the 10 hostels mentioned, it is important to mention the Sungate One Hostel, a highly rated hostel with an excellent location, just 200 meters from Plaza Puerta del Sol. The hostel belongs to the same chain as Hostel One (above).
At first, I removed it from the list because, on the dates surveyed (see above), the price of Sungate One Hostel was much higher than the other ones. It costs 47 euros to stay in a mixed dorm with 6 beds and a shared bathroom, which is almost a hotel’s price. However, you can search for other dates and find some prices in the range of 30 or even 20 euros.
The hostel has female-only rooms and rooms with just a few beds, for those who want more privacy. It’s rated 9.4 on Booking.com and awarded a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence. Of 335 reviews on Tripadvisor, 224 rated it as a very good or an excellent one.
Among the pros, visitors point out that the hostel promotes interaction between guests (parties, drinking games, etc.) and provides a complimentary dinner. In addition, they highly praise the staff, the location, the comfort, and the cleanliness of the hostel.
| To find out more and make your reservation, click here: Sungate One Hostel |
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