TOC Hostel is a really awesome hostel, I can only recommend it to anybody thinking about staying in Madrid. The location of the hostel is perfect, it's really in the middle of Madrid, almost everything is in a walkable distance: The Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor, the Gran Vía, etc. The staff is super friendly, you can have any kind of wish and they will happily fulfill it. The hotel is modern, you can pay with card, the rooms can be opened using your fingerprint. The rooms are clean, the bed is comfortable, the bathroom are also clean. The breakfast is super good and more than enough, everyone can find something for themselves. The common rooms designed like nowhere else, they have a biliard table and a bar inside of the accomodation. There is a locker for each bed, only thing you will need a lock for it, but you can also buy it at the reception or in the souvenir shops nearby.

TOC Hostel was in a great location, close to metro, close to Palace, Opera House and many tourist places. The reception staff were really helpful, and they printed off some stuff for me at no charge - it is the little stuff like this that makes an impression.

The room and hotel were really clean, well appointed, serviced each day, fresh clean towels and amenities provided. It had a lovely balcony, was totally sound proof (when I opened the windows there was a total party happening every night, but I couldnt hear it with the windows closed), and a lovely queen sized bed, chair to sit in and best of all, fingerprint entry to your room - so no key to carry or lose.

It was buzzing with people, I felt safe walking to the hostel at night by myself, the kitchen was clean and well appointed (though no stove for cooking, just an oven, microwave).

The decor was fun and inviting, there was a lovely social area with a bar, billiard table and plenty of seating for everyone in comfortable couches or tables and chairs.

Really enjoyed my stay and would come back again.

Family Room (for 4) for 7 nights. We love: 1. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. It is in the city center and almost everything is within less than 10 minutes walking distance - sights, restaurants/cafes, shopping, metro station. 2. Keyless. Your fingerprints are your keys. No need to rummage through your bag looking for your keys. No need to share keys with companions. Love it! 3. Spacious. The room as well as the toilet and bath. 4. Minimalist style. Some things to improve on: 1. We stayed for 7 nights and we were not given/replenished with some amenities - shampoo, soaps etc. I don't expect it to be replenished everyday but atleast every other day? The ones provided on the 1st day won't last for 4 people in 7 days. 2. Lack of clothesline. Even for small items like undies & socks. A definite value for money :)