The location is excellent and the room and bathroom were clean. However, the room was nothing special, not very spacious, no decor whatsoever. The sound from other rooms and the corridor carries well and the shower is temperamental. There are tens or hundreds of hostals around the area, I don't understand why this one has such glowing reviews over the... more

Great location, great price, very clean, spartan but comfortable. We walked everywhere—the best way to see Madrid, in my opinion—and the owner was very helpful (he recommended a very good place for paella that was clearly a local favorite and not a tourist trap). We're city people so the street noise (which wasn't much, really) didn't bother us at all;... more

We arrived at 1am on a delayed flight into Madrid, the staff were still awake and waiting for us when we arrived. Room number 1, was very clean and spacious. The toilet even had a bidet, it felt like a hotel rather than a hostel. Javier was very friendly, and helped us find our feet by giving us a map... more

Paid 59 Euros for a double in late October for 4 nights. Pros: spotlessly clean, tomb-like quiet and great location, 2 blocks from Prado, 4 from dining and drinking at Plaza Santa Ana and areas just north of it. 7 very walkable and charming in a gritty kind of way blocks from metro. No breakfast, but you know that going... more

We stayed here twice - right at the start and at the end of our trip since our flight flew in and out of Madrid. I was very happy with this hostal and would definitely go back. Booking was easy - the website is clear and detailed, and Javier was very responsive and helpful over email. We sent our credit... more

I was impressed with the Hostal, and appreciated the friendly service, help, and advice from Javier during our 4 night stay in mid-September. Positives: Very clean, enough space, great location in a quiet neighborhood that is still near and in the middle of all the attractions without being on one of the main streets with a lot of foot traffic.... more

This hostel seems like a hotel. My room had a full bathroom, a tv, an A/C. It was centrally located, so to go to Puerta del Sol you turn left and walk about 15 minutes and to hit up the Prado you turn right and walk about 10 minutes. The staff was very nice and professional and the rooms were... more

The budget traveler cannot go wrong when choosing this hostal. We paid $80 per night for a room with 1 big bed + 2 single beds (we traveled with 2 young children). The room had air conditioning, a tv, and its own bath. Javier and Antonio, the 2 managers we dealt with every day are perfect: pleasant, professional, attentive, and... more

Since I discovered this jem of a hostal here, I feel I owe its readers to share my experience with them. As in most of the other reviews, we found Gonzalo to be all we could ask for. Our room was spacious, spotless, and tastefully furnished. (It was the one in front of the front door and reception, but we... more