After British Airways cancelled our flights, we found ourselves angry, tired, hungry, and with no…read moreplace to go, besides the airport. The only helpful person in Barajas was the information desk guy: he told us he knew of a cheap hostel, located close to the airport, and with free pick up and drop off (although you better be strong enough to haul your luggage inside the van, because the driver can't), all for around 50-60 euros/night (it actually cost about 70-75 euros/person.) The building is essentially a big, 3-level mansion in a nice and quiet neighborhood. There is a tiny "mall" (see my other reviews) with a few places to eat, and a market. The hostel is new and very modern -- ask how to open the door and turn on the amenities with your key card before you run off into your room. The bathroom is modern, the beds are comfortable and clean (although for a double, the beds were so close to each other, you'd think it was a full bed), and the staff was nice. The room was simple but modern, however, the walls could have used some paint. The halls were very dark, and noisy. Everything was going fine until the construction noises started going off; our flight left at 6:45 am, and we told the staff that this meant that we'd have to go to bed at around 7ish. I understand that if a room needs a new toilet asap, it's going to get the new toilet...but why did the construction start at like 4 pm? They had all day to finish it, and not bother the patrons at night time with the noises. This went on til 9 pm. I'm talking LOUD banging, drilling, etc. Best part? The noises stopped, and suddenly, I hear water splashing really close to me...turns out, the construction was right above our room, and they created a leak that ran directly down into our bathroom, from the ceiling...water on top of the toilet, towels, sink... EXTREMELY annoyed by now, I call the front desk to tell them the bathroom is wet with a leak. The guy says he will come up to clean it up. 10 minutes later, still no guy. He calls me from the front desk to ask me if he can come up to clean it up....huh? Obviously? Did he not just say he would...?? He comes up, knocks, and asks, yet again, if he can come in to clean it. I snap and say obviously, and tell him that the noises are ridiculous for how late it is in the day. He says there haven't been any noises in the past 2-3 hours, and I tell him that he's wrong...the noises stopped maybe 20 minutes before he came up. He mops it up (sink and toilet are still wet, though), apologizes and leaves. After that, we had very loud next door neighbors...but somehow we managed to sleep a few hours before our alarm went off at 3 am. With that said, this place is more like a bed and breakfast, since it is far from a metro station and Madrid city. I'd recommend it if you have an early flight, as the hostel van leaves every hour, all day/night.

My parents and I had a horrible 2 day flight delay due to the Vueling airline strike. After a 15…read morehour day standing in customer service lines at the Barcelona airport we finally got to Madrid and were recommended by the airline staff to stay here. Los Coronales is a hostel, so obviously it is not fancy, but it was comfortable and pleasant with a kind and helpful staff. The neighborhood is quiet and lovely. The manager recommended a fantastic restaurant a few blocks away. The meal was actually the best we had on our entire trip. It's true the location is not close to the center of town, but a short Uber ride gets you close to the Parque del Buen Retiro where there are museums and restaurants in walking distance. The shuttle service to the airport was a great expense saver. The drivers were helpful with luggage and friendly. The Hostel also has a continental style breakfast for 5 Euro, and the espresso machine is outstanding. It was such a relief to stay here after such a horrible experience with Vueling airline. Thank you Coronales!

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

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.

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!

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.

This place was very memorable to me because this was the very first time I ever stayed in a hostel…read morein my life. Although my stay at this hostel was comfortable, and it was at a great location, social life there was less than mediocre. One great advantage this place has is the free breakfast they provide every morning. It's a simple breakfast, that consisted of cereal, milk, toast, pastries, maybe some small snacks and orange juice. Another advantage is that this hostel is fairly clean. They provide bedsheets, and a pillow but I brought my own towel and sleeping bag. Rooms are fairly spacious. All the rooms hold up to 6 people and all the rooms are mixed-sex, but if you are a girl, I think you can request your room to be single-sex. Beds are fairly comfortable. Bathrooms are also fairly clean as well and they do not have any strange smell. The staff is fairly friendly, and they are somewhat helpful, especially in giving direction to the tourist spots in Madrid. They provide free wi-fi, but sometimes it did not work really well during my stay. I also used the computers but sometimes the internet was really slow or stopped working. They have a room where you can play a billiards game. One major disadvantage this place has is that it lacks social atmosphere, so if you are traveling solo, it may be really hard to meet someone. At that time, there was a tour group from France which occupied a significant part of the hostel. I did meet some people. I shared a room with two pretty ladies on holiday from Perth, Western Australia, and I actually went out with them on an evening stroll in the streets of Madrid, and talked a little about American and Australian culture. I also shared the room with a few traveling students from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and I shared my experiences in London and Andalucia, while they shared their experiences in Amsterdam and Barcelona. The staff does give some effort to make this hostel social by trying to arrange a daily evening event. The hostel is at a great location. It's a few minutes walk to the Tribunal station of the Madrid Metro, and a couple stops away from the Sol station. The Atocha Renfe station is about 10 minutes away by Metro. Overall, I think this a great choice for a clean hostel if you are traveling in a group of 6 or less, but the hostel is less than mediocre choice if you are traveling solo and a social life is really important to you.

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.

Hospedaje Dolce Vita, which you may also see listed as Hospedaje Dolcevita, Hostal Dolcevita, or…read moreHostal Dolce Vita, is a very nice little guesthouse in the Chueca neighborhood of Madrid. I stayed here for 7 nights in a private room with a shared bathroom. Cons - because I like to get the bad stuff out of the way first. - Stairs. This hostal is on the 6th floor of the building, and there's no elevator/lift. The stairs are older and the wood is a bit warped so they are a bit uneven. My suggestion don't wear heels and make sure you can carry your bags up 4 flights of stairs. To put a positive spin on this though at least you'll be able to enjoy more delicious jamon and tapas because you're walking up 6 flights of stairs every day. - If your Spanish is limited you might have issues. A couple people on staff speak a little English, but learning some Spanish will definitely help you out. - The accommodation is with a shared bathroom, so you might have to wait to use the bathroom/toilet/wc. It was never a problem for me. - There's a bit of noise from the street when the balcony door was open, but when it was closed it was very quiet. There is also an overhead fan in the room. - They don't allow handwashing in the rooms, but they have a laundry service. Not sure if that's because they want guests to pay for the laundry service or if because they don't want the floors to get wet or something else. Pros - Price is really decent. I travel alone and on a budget, but I like having my own room. My stay was about $35 (CAD price) per night. You do have to prepay for your room at check-in. They take cash, debit, and most major credit cards. - The room isn't big, but it's very nice and has everything I needed. There's a small single bed, a wardrobe rack, bedside table with a lamp and plugin (with a power button), a table with a lamp and small backless chair, and a sink, which is nice because you can brush your teeth, wash your hands, etc and not have to wait for the main bathroom. There's also a small tv in the room, which I didn't use. - Free wifi. It was easy to connect to and really good to use - didn't cut out or anything. - Free breakfast from 830am to 11am. The breakfast had coffee, juice, pastries, ham, and cheese. Not huge, but nice to be included. - The neighborhood felt safe and had lots to do. There are restaurants and shops nearby including San Anton Mercado, which has a grocery store and a farmers market. - It's close to the Metro. Chueca Station (Line 5) is only a couple of blocks away and can get you to major stops like Gran Via and Opera. Tribunal Station is a just a few blocks further in the other direction (Line 1 and Line 10). You can connect to the airport (Line 8) by going to Tribunal and taking the metro to Nuevos Minesterios and then transferring to line 8 toward the airport. - Safe. I travel alone and I felt the hostal was very safe. There's a key you need for the building, then another key for the entrance of the hostal, and then a key for your room. The neighborhood, as I said before, felt safe too. Madrid is a late night kind of city so there are people out and about at all hours. It's a little quieter on the side street, but it didn't feel unsafe. - It's clean. The one bath mat looked a little worse for wear, but aside from that the Hostal was very clean. There is shampoo, conditioner, and soap to use in the shower in case you forgot to bring some. The sink in the bathroom, and in the guestroom has hand soap. You get a personal hand towel and bath towel, which are changed every 2 days. Other Stuff to Know - Chueca is the Gay Neighborhood of Madrid, which might be of use to LGBT travelers. - The room also has a small tv in it, which I didn't use because I don't speak Spanish. - When I got to the building there was a man going inside who let me in. Then I went upstairs to the hostal to checkin. I think normally you would have to phone or buzz in to get into the building. I'm not sure, but I'm really glad that man was there to let me in because my phone wasn't working so I would have had issues getting inside. If you're thinking "that's unsafe" remember there's still a key you need to get into the hostal. There's a bell to ring to get someone to let you into the Hostal. - There's no smoking in the room, but there's an ashtray and a small balcony for smokers. I don't smoke, but it was cool to stand on the balcony and look down at the street. - The bathroom is a bit small, but everything wasclean and worke. - This is classified as a Hostal, but it's not like Hostel in the sense of a backpacker plus with 30 shared dorms. It's more of a guesthouse or a B&B. - If you don't have a computer or phone and need to get on the internet there is a small business centre with a computer and printer. I don't know if there is a charge for that or not. If you want a simple, but clean, safe, and centrally located place to stay at for a good price I'd stay here. I really enjoyed my stay.