Though technically a hostel, the private room/bath felt like a hotel. Clean comfortable & fun,…read moregreat breakfast buffet at a good price. Unbeatable location. Very good value!

Joseph was a highlight of the night! The drinks are greats here and the place is super cute too!…read moreThank you, we will be back for the outstanding service from Joseph

I stayed here for a couple nights, January 25 to the 27th. They are located in Sol Madrid and it…read morewas a decent time. The amenities were great such as the communal kitchen and on Tuesdays and Sundays they offer free dinner with a purchase of any drink at their bar which was lively every night. I ordered a Fanta and got a plate of pesto pasta, which was glorious because I had just came into the city and was super tired and didn't feel like searching the area for food. . I stayed in a 12 bed female dorm. There were trunks underneath the bed for storage that you could put a combination or padlock on, and the bed itself had a nightlight, USB charging ports and little net storage pocket for essentials. Like most hostels in Europe, most of them double up as hotels so for a premium price you can also have your own room. . It is centrally located with plenty of bars, restaurants, gift shops, and tobacco stores nearby. The closest Metro station is less than a 10 minute walk (either Sol or Gran Via). . For two nights, we paid €40 so definitely ideal if you are on a budget. They take a €10 deposit for each room key, which is returned to you within 24 hours of checking out ON TIME. If you check out late, they keep the deposit for your room key. The bathrooms were mostly clean, but a few of the sinks didn't have hot water and in the dead of winter that could be really detrimental on the hands. The best time to catch the bathrooms is early morning. I would say before 8 AM when they've just been cleaned. One con about this place is they charge €6 to rent towels and they sell basic essentials, such as soap, shampoo, etc. Every other hostel I stayed in Europe offers towels and toiletries free of charge. . Nonetheless, CATS was cool. They served their purpose and if you wanna be in the heart of the city without city prices, it's a great place to stay.

Era muy muy bien. La gente, marco y pedro era simpático y cómico!! me gustaba el hotel mucho, y…read morevolveré en el futuro!! El ambiente es súper guay y el bar tiene mucha vida

Stayed here for a short layover in Madrid. We each paid around $24 for a bed in a 6-person all…read morefemale dorm. The bottom bunks were all taken so we had to make do with top bunks, which makes it hard to get ready for bed and for checking out, especially if bunk mates are still sleeping. I'm not used to staying in hostels, honestly, so I'm always extra careful to tiptoe around. My sister didn't give a poop, as she said that, it's a hostel and our fellow travelers should expect others making a ruckus. What really rubbed me the wrong way were a few things: first, we weren't alerted to a 10 euro per person deposit for the key/bedsheets/and I forgot whatever else. That was a lot of Euro we could have spent that was instead held hostage. Also, I booked through trip advisor and the front desk kept insisting I provide a voucher. We had this back and forth for awhile, and I even showed her my online bank statement proving that I paid my reservation in full, but she kept insisting I owed a balance. It wasn't resolved by the time we got our bedsheets; they just kept a copy of my confirmation email. My sister booked directly with the hostel and they didn't even give her a confirmation email. She had to email them again to verify her reservation. Our floor smelled like fruit snacks. In the bathroom, it smelled like fruit snacks trying to cover up a musty foul smell. Other than that, super clean and modern rooms, sitting rooms, and facilities--even the shower. Unfortunately some princess had explosive diarrhea and left the poor cleaning people to deal with it. Personally, if I had diarrhea that covered all of the back of the toilet, I would at least make some attempt to wash it down as best as I could. That's sober me speaking, though. Still. No excuses. That was hella rude to poo all over the toilet like that.

Amazing! Great Wi-Fi connection in the room even on 5th floor. Hostel is huge and not much for…read morepersonal interaction if you are shy. Loved my stay and the staff was friendly and attentive. Will stay here again! My suggestion is to do the pup crawl if you are traveling alone and want to meet other travelers. Free sangria at the hostel before heading out to pub crawl. Crawl itself was 12 euros which includes shots in each bar and all you can drink on two of the bars. Que viva Espana!

This hostal has a lot of positives and hardly any negatives. The location is about a block away…read morefrom a metro stop and a plaza which has almost everything you need. The check in was easy and quick. We got a double room with a window. It was all in all a breezy process. The room was comfortable and the ac worked great. All in all a great experience. There were only two negatives. The pillows were like rocks. It was actually really funny when we picked them up for the first time we started throwing them at each other like bags of rice. It was unbelievable how heavy they were. They probably used those pillows to stone witches during the inquisition. We had the room next to the elevator and it was a bit noisy at night when people were checking in. Some lady with high heels kept pacing in front of our door. But hey thats not the hostals fault. I would definitely stay there a second time, even with their cement pillows.

From the owner: El Hostal Los Angeles se encuentra a 800 metros del distrito empresarial madrileño de AZCA y a 10…read moreminutos a pie de la estación de metro de Nuevos Ministerios (directa al aeropuerto). Ofrece recepción 24 horas y habitaciones elegantes con aire acondicionado y TV de pantalla plana. El Hostal Los Angeles dispone de habitaciones elegantes reformadas y decoradas en Agosto del 2014 con camas con colchones de primera calidad, luces LED de lectura, caja fuerte, teléfono y baño privado. . El estadio de fútbol Santiago Bernabéu se halla a 1,2 km.

Great place to stay! Seems elegant when you first see it!…read morePayment methods are not modernized and the shower loses it's heat but other than that the place is great :)

Pleasantly surprised at the amount of cleanliness and space in our room. Front desk staff was…read morefriendly. Absolutely amazing location, close to many narrow, cute streets full of restaurants, shops, and the hustle and bustle of Madrid. The room itself was quite the opposite, though - nice and quiet : ) Much more like a regular hotel than what I imagine when I think of a hostel.

My husband and I recently took a honeymoon to Spain, and this was our home base for our three…read morenights in Madrid. The location is extremely convenient, about a block or so from Gran Via and a 10 to 15 walk from most anywhere you want to go. And if you can't walk there, there are metro stops a block or two away. The little alley way where the hotel actually sits is slightly sketchy, with at least a few prostitutes hanging around whenever you walk by. This wasn't a problem for us, but it might be for you. But I definitely wouldn't call it anywhere near a bad neighborhood. There are even a couple of very cool bars within stumbling distance. We showed up at about 1030am right after a long flight from the United States. We hoped they'd have a room available for us that early and they absolutely did. The room was very clean and nicely decorated. All the rooms in the hotel have private bathrooms, which was a requirement for us. The bed was probably the least comfortable of our trip (too firm even for us) but we were so exhausted by the time we stumbled into our hotel room each night that it didn't really matter. The staff at the front desk was always very nice and helpful. They speak some English if that matters to you. The price ended up working out to about $55 a night, which you really can't beat. If you're looking for a cozy spot in a convenient location, I'd definitely recommend this hotel.

Excellent accommodations, very friendly staff. Everyone was super helpful .... Great option for…read morelast minute travelers. They also keep the place clean and quiet. Highly recommended!!

I've stayed here on two different occasions now and both times have been wonderful. The staff is…read morealways so friendly and are comfortable speaking English or Spanish or French with you. Be aware the rooms are tiny, but they're really tidy and clean. Plus, for he price and quality, you just can't beat the location! They're perfectly located if you're eager to see the city and explore downtown. It's a 2 minute walk to the Puerta del Sol and a 2 minute minute walk to the Plaza Mayor. You are literally in the middle of everything. It's amazing. Our room was on the street side and was a little noisy at night sometimes, but they have sound/lightproof shutters to close over the balcony door. They have a single parking spot directly in front of the hostal that is reserved just for their customers. It is only for loading and unloading luggage and so cannot be used for long-term parking, but it's very convenient, so keep it in mind if you're renting a car. There are a couple of underground parking garages not too far away where we've always parked our rental car. The hotel does validate your parking ticket when you check-out. I really have had a great experience staying here and would recommend it to anyone who has never been to Madrid or is looking to maximize their exploration.

I stayed at Room 007 for two nights in a 6 people room as a part of a tour group…read more Pros: - the location was very convenient. We were close to La Puerta del Sol (around 10 min walk) and La Plaza Mayor. - WiFi was great. - each bed had a charging port next to it and a small reading light - the bed was actually pretty comfortable for a bunk bed. - common areas downstairs were always clean and readily available. - Staff was pretty friendly - bathrooms/bath were in our room. Cons: - the shower was a hassle. You have to hold on to the shower button in order for water to come out. If you release the button, the water turns off quickly. - they said rooms were cleaned daily, but I don't think that was true. My friend's comforter had dirt, hair, and stains. - not the hostel's fault, but it can get loud outside at night, especially on the weekend. And by night, I mean 5am there were still people chattering outside. - we weren't provided hand soap initially. When we requested it, they only brought toilet paper, but not hand soap. - we weren't provided locks for our locker. Overall, I'm not sure if my experience was different because I was sharing a room with people from my tour group. I think I'd probably stay again for the price and location if the lockers had locks and I was sharing with people.

Wonderful staff, unbelievable rooms, and a great (cheap) bar! This place is well worth your money…read moreand stay. Located in the Chueca neighborhood, you will have plenty of options to spend your evening. We had a private room which was super clean and included a complete bathroom and a balcony! It is also a close walk to Parc du Retiro and the Museum of Madrid. An even closer walk to the Gran Via, the massive shopping boulevard. Do not make the same mistake I did and not purchase clothes or shoes from Madrid they are a great price compared with Barcelona. There is also a ton food and you are a stone's throw from El Tigre a popular and cool tapas place. I also recommend getting their breakfast as it was filling, including croissants, coffee, baguettes, cheese, meat, eggs, and fruit.

This is a fantastic hostel right smack dab in the middle of all the action…read more I chose Sungate One because I had a positive experience at their sister hotel, Hostel One Ramblas in Barcelona prior to coming here. Now this is hostel livin' folks. It's not the most glamorous nor do you get the most privacy but what makes this place stand out are the staff. They insist on helping you carry your luggage in and out of the building which can be quite daunting considering the amount of stairs you have to climb. The shared bedrooms are basic. Twin beds laid amongst the floor plan. I had the best experience meeting people over the community dinners which the staff lovingly prepares. My most memorable experience perhaps was interacting with the staff, most of which are volunteers, especially the lead manager Angel. Long story short, I was having sort of a crummy time in Spain because I hadn't experienced the small town Spanish city that I had envisioned. He spent countless hours researching flights and train options with me to see where my next destination would be. I was a mess but he was my calm when all I wanted to do was storm. You can imagine that I'm not a super skilled traveler and not saavy when it comes to foreign public transportation so I relied on his knowledge to lead me to my next voyage. I'm so eternally grateful for his poised efforts and patience to help me in my quest and my ticket to that part of Spain I had so heavily longed for. Thanks to Angel, I took a risk and booked a train ticket to Leon which was in the North of Spain and it was the BEST time of my life and probably the highlight of my trip. I can't thank Angel and staff enough for being so incredibly helpful and bending over backwards for their guests. YOU GUYS ROCK and are what made Madrid most memorable for me.

Stayed for three nights here recently. The staff are what…read moremakes this place tick. They are some of the friendliest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Betty, Alex, Alejandro, Christian, Sara and Nicole go above and beyond in every measure. Betty greeted me upon my arrival and brought me some desperately needed water. She handed me a map and quickly highlighted all the important things to see in the city. I could tell she was passionate about Madrid and the hostel itself. I then got a quick tour of the facilities and was shown to my room. My first room was on the same floor as the reception and had six beds. Mine was in the corner with a small bedside table next to it and a full size locker beside as well. A few coat hangers are also close by. The bed was reasonably comfortable but I could feel the springs through the mattress. I told a staff member about this in the second night and my mattress was flipped over. I had a mishmash of roommates with every bed occupied. This made it noisy especially in the early hours of the morning when they started packing up and leaving one by one. I could also hear the chatter from the reception desk in the early hours. Sungate has a nice kitchen fully stocked with pots and pans, a fridge and oven, kettle and several different kind of tea and coffee. There's even Yerba Mate for those brave enough to try it!! Their showerheads lack pressure but have good temperature. There's also a nice collection of leftover soap, shampoo etc in case you forget to bring anything. I never had a problem finding an open shower to use and there are four on one level and a few more upstairs as well. Free churros with chocolate dip and sponge bread are offered in the morning. In the evening at 9 they have a free dinner, different every night. One night we had pesto pasta, another night tuna with veggies. There's a tip jar to help pay for the ingredients. Every night I attended there was also a musician there for our entertainment!! The quality of the other guests was also outstanding. I met some incredible people from all over the world and am hoping to stay in touch with a good number of them, staff included. As I previously mentioned, the staff go out of their way to accommodate your every request. Want directions to the nearby cheap supermarket? That's easy. Want to know the options to get to Barcelona and how much they cost? They'll look that up for you. Concierge, trip planner, friend - they are all of these things and so much more. Last but not least they have a decent lounge area upstairs. Two computers are available for guest use, though one had a broken space bar for the duration of my stay. The WiFi signal was intermittent, which was quite annoying. This was true for my smartphone and their computers. There's also a few beanbags and a sitting/reading area. Prices are quite good for what your get. 16-18 euros for a six or five person bedroom and more for private or smaller room. Considering this includes two full meals every day, it's a steal.

Great mix of guests from all over the world! I got to know interesting/interested, open-minded…read morepeople & had many interesting conversations! Also the rooftop bar is wonderful! It is fitted with a air-condition that spreads dust all over the place to cool down. Unfortunately it's only open till 23:00 h. I was welcomed warmly and because I already arrived in the morning (check-in is from 14:00 h) I could store my luggage and started discovering the City. When i came back the room was ready: a mixed bedroom for six persons with three bunk beds - very tiny (not even space enough to fall over), but with lockers ('big' enough for a backpack) and a good aircondition. I was lucky with my roommates (no snoring) and I liked it really chilling out at the common area in the basement (where also breakfast is served, nice sofas there & TV & PC's)... I never needed a PC because I always used the (free & good) WIFI on my mobile... There are also offered various activities: free paella on the rooftop, free dinner at 'Cats Hostel', Tapas tour & walking tours. I joined in two Walking tours through Madrid (they are free, you only pay tips) and there i got to know a lot about Madrid - really interesting! I also liked the breakfast which was quite good for the price (with toast, margarine, jam, four kinds of cereals, biscuits...) The location is great - in the middle of Madrid - everything you need (supermaket, stores, sightseeing-spots...) is in walking distance. The only stupid thing is, that the nearest metro-station is out of order until november (due to construction works)...

Really chill hostel. Good bar. Free wifi. Pretty clean and the staff are really friendly…read more I had some trouble finding the place, but I had trouble finding almost everything in Madrid. Once you get acclimated to the area it is a really good location, close to 2 metro stops and walking distance to Puerta Del Sol. Loved the rooftop patio, and it's open until 11, which is later than the hostel I stayed in Barcelona.