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

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

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.

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.

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!

Also called "Ok Hostel." This was a great place to stay. The staff went out of their way to be…read morehelpful. As a single woman, I felt very safe and taken care of. I love that the front desk is there 24 hours a day and monitors the front door (they buzz people in). The breakfast is a great deal (currently at 6 Euros) and had eggs, bacon, beans, pastries, coffee drinks, and cereal. I also had the optional group dinner which was a great way to meet other travelers. What else could you want. Location? Check! It is near everything. Cleanliness? Yep! The maids check the rooms twice a day. Sheets and a towel are included. If I go back to Madrid, I know where I will be staying.

This is the BEST hostel I have ever stayed in. It has a hotel vibe, with their own bar, and dinning…read morearea. There are couches and even a bed in the front area. Wifi is fast The rooms are clean and comfortable. I especially love their wrist band key chain (regular keys are easy to lose) It is located in the central La Latina area, easy walk to everywhere, including train station and metro stations. Highly recommend!

We stayed at Hostal Acapulco during our visit to Madrid. It is in a great location walking distance…read morefrom Sol and the metro. Staff is friendly and helpful, but the place is dated. Our window shade was broken, but didn't realize it until we tried to lower it the night before we left. We let them know and they told us they have fixed it. If you are looking for an inexpensive place to stay in a good location, this is it!

Review for Hostal Acapulco…read more The fact that this is my third stay at this wonderful family-run hostal should tell you all you need to know. To summarize my previous reviews, this little jewel is spotlessly clean, comfortable (better water pressure than I have at home, an excellent mattress), and most importantly run by great people. You certainly will not find better value. The location is unbelievably convenient: You are a step from Puerto del Sol and 1/2 a step from Gran Via. On the same block is the famous Tako (taco) shop that everyone in Madrid lines up for. A five minute walk will take you to a zillion shops, cafes and restaurants. Busses and the Metro are a 1-2 minutes walk, and taxis are lined up down the block. Not sure I can wait until the tennis tournament next May to go back to beautiful Madrid and check into my home away from home, The Hostal Acapulco.

Hotels in Madrid are expensive! Since we booked a rather expensive tour, we decided to book a less…read moreexpensive, less "fancy" hotel for our pre-nights before the tour started. We booked directly with the hotel and they were super responsive via Whatsapp. I had asked about possibly having a package delivered there prior to arrival and when we checked in, they immediately asked about it and let us know they didn't receive anything. When I messaged to save a time for breakfast for 5 (we had 6 rooms), they immediately asked if the 6th person wasn't coming. The staff were super nice at the front and even reminded us it may rain so we could bring an umbrella. One morning we left early so we reserved a boxed breakfast and it was very nice. We booked the least expensive room and it was super tiny. The sink was outside the bathroom and there was just space for one large suitcase. It was a single bed. Although the room was small, it was set up really nicely with the bed in a nook and a small table with a charger right next to the bed. The room and bathroom were clean and the heater/ac worked well. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was also quite good, but it is small so you have to reserve a time slot in advance. The hotel is right by the train station, which we didn't use. There's a taxi stand about 2 blocks away so that was convenient.

Best hotel experience in Madrid. The rooms are small and cozy. Everything is extremely clean. Wait…read morefor it... the best breakfast in the most beautiful terrace. I would recommend. I am definitely coming back