Hostal Centro Sol

Location: Carrera de San Jerónimo 5, Piso. 2, Madrid, 28014, Madrid, ES

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Amenities & Facilities

• Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
• Free WiFi
• 24-hour front desk
• Luggage storage
• Elevator
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Smoke-free property
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)

Rooms Available

• Double or Twin Room

  1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

  129 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Safe and desk

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided

• Single Room

  1 Twin Bed

  108 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Safe and desk

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

• María del Rocío (8/5): - Confortable y excelente ubicación
• Leonardo (10/5): - Great location, close to many bars and restaurants, and close to La Gran Via, Cibeles, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. Quiet room, private bathroom, cable tv, WiFi, etc. Great for a short stay.
• Kayo (8/5): - とにかくマドリードをホテル拠点に歩いて観光できるぐらい立地が良いです。建物自体古そうでしたが、お掃除も行き届いて清潔でした。快適に過ごせました、ありがとうございました！
• Marisa Fabiana (10/5): - Me gustó el estado del edificio, la limpieza , la muy buena voluntad del personal. Me encanto. Además de su ubicación en pleno centro de Madrid.. De ahí todo a pasos nomás.
• Daniel (10/5): Super fint sted til pengene - Super sted som opfyldte alt det vi ønskede. Det lå super centralt. Var altid åbent, og værelset var pænt og rent.
• Jorge (8/5): - xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
• Christine (10/5): - An exceptional hostel right off Plaza del Sol, ground zero in Madrid from which all roads and development radiated centuries ago. Had a private bath with a bathtub, large wall mirrors, comfortable queen bed, and sparkling clean with all amenities needed. Problem is it’s always booked, so I could only stay two nights then had to find another one for my last night, but fortunately only a few steps away as I was carrying too much luggage, leaving for States the next day.
• Mauricio (6/5): - Mal olor
• JUAN ANTONIO (10/5): -
• Mary Ellen (8/5): - Loved staying in Hostal Centro Sol!! Location was perfect—right near city center and major sightseeing locations all in walking distance. Owners were very nice and welcoming and even let me check in early which I really appreciate. Room was charming and comfortable, and even had balcony view. Very well priced, especially for solo traveler. Highly recommend if you are coming to Madrid!!
• Gregory (10/5): - Nice hotel in a great part of central Madrid. A mere two blocks from metro station Sol on the Red Line (#8 Line). Plenty of food and shopping within just a few blocks.
• JD60 (10/5): Excellent in every way. - I'm just back after a four night stay at Centro Sol and cannot praise it enough. Located just a few steps from Sol metro, it's well positioned right in the centre, yet the inner room was extremely quiet and spacious, and though booked as a single, had two twin beds. The reception, on the second floor of the building is serviced by a lift as well as the stairs. The staff I dealt with were so friendly and helpful. My en-suite room was perfect with comfortable bedding, high quality linen, and the bathroom had everything one would need for an enjoyable stay. Cleanliness was 5* too and the room's key card, which is often not an option at hotels of this rating, was very handy when leaving/arriving. No key to be dropping at reception. So, if you want a reasonably priced, clean and central base in Madrid, give Centro Sol a try. The facilities were exactly as described.
• Hassan (6/5): - C'était un séjour convenable, les employés étaient serviables.
• lovemyholidays1979 (10/5): Great location and price - Booked a one night stay. very good location. Good price. Close to everything. Clean basic rooms. staff very nice. only down side no plugs at side of beds to charge phone. Also walls are thin as i had neighbours who wanted to chat till two in the morning but i was just unlucky i think.
• GILBERTO (10/5): - Goid location
• Matthew (10/5): - Older family style Pensione. Very clean and helpful staff. Though busy place I was in the central courtyard so very quite.
• Mylene G (8/5): - Our stay at Hostal Centro Sol was great..the place is convenient to restaurants, shopping center, convenient stores, walking distance to plaza mayor & to puerta del sol train sta. Will stay there again..cannot beat the price!
• Willy (10/5): Très proche du centre - Petit hôtel très sympa, juste en face de la la place Costa del Sol Parfait pour aller découvrir la ville.
• Willy (10/5): Très proche du centre - Petit hôtel très sympa, juste en face de la la place Costa del Sol Parfait pour aller découvrir la ville.
• Eduardo E (10/5): - Muy confortable y excelente ubicación. El Personal es muy atento y agradable.
• Carlos (10/5): - Very convenient for going around without the need of using transportation in order to know the center of the city and main attractions.
• Petrouchka (8/5): - La ubicación es extraordinaria, el hostal es sencillo pero muy agradable
• Verified traveler (10/5): Good value and good location. - Great place for a stay in Madrid. Good location. Nice staff. Well kept.
• marilyn (10/5): - Easy and fast checkin. Key card property and room access so you can come and go as you please. Accommodating reception/manager. Quiet room as per my request. I will stay there again. Aircon works great too.
• Simone (10/5): - Muy buena ubicación, cerca de los puntos de interés de la ciudad, bien comunicado al transporte público genial,todo que lo quieras encontrar estar a dos pasos,volveria a repetirlo.
• Jaret (10/5): - Excellent value. Couldn’t ask for a better location ,in the heart of Madrid. Great water pressure in the shower, AC, and good bed. Would definitely stay here again,
• BERNARD (10/5): - Hôtel simple,hôtel bien tenu,tarif raisonnable pour sa situation dans la ville.
• Giovanni (10/5): Muito bom! - Hostal localizado em região central, próxima de vários pontos turísticos, restaurantes e metrô. Equipe atenciosa e quarto confortável. Não espere por acomodações espaçosas, mas o estabelecimento oferece o necessário para uma boa estadia.
• Francesco (10/5): Ottimo Hostal in posizione centralissima! - L'Hostal Centro Sol si trova a due passi dalla famosissima Puerta del Sol di Madrid. La struttura è ben tenuta, dispone di ascensore con reception al 2° piano, mentre la mia camera era al 4° piano. Personale molto gentile e disponibile, camera di adeguate dimensioni, pulitissima e ben arredata e con tutti i confort, compresa l'aria condizionata, TV e il frigorifero! Cambio degli asciugamani giornaliero se posizionati nella vasca da bagno. Presente anche giornalmente il set di cortesia da bagno. Assolutamente consigliato se state pensando di visitare Madrid. Molto buono il rapporto qualità - prezzo.
• Daniel (10/5): - The location is amazing - within walking distance of so many sites and easy metro to many others. For the price - absolutely unbeatable in terms of comfort and amenities.
• Steven (10/5): - I was expecting something MUCH more basic, like the hostels in Mexico, but this was just as nice as any budget hotel. For an extended stay, it would have been too small for me, but was not small. The location is fantastic, just 100 yards from Puerta del Sol.
• Disleidys (10/5): - It was very nice and clean. Great location and wonderful staff. Thanks.
• ChalyRos (10/5): Perfect stay - Looking for hotels in the Sol area was getting too expensive for the dates I wanted to go (just before Feb half term). I decided to try the Hostal Centro Sol based on the location and reviews and it was the perfect decision. Friendly staff, clean, location next to everything, quiet as my room was not facing front, exactly what I was looking for. We are coming back with family during the Easter break. Can't wait.
• N A J (10/5): En bueno estancia en pleno centro de Madrid. - Un hostal de primera qualidad con precio bueno. Un habitacion tranquilo y cama buena.
• Allison (8/5): - La buena atención.
• Laure (8/5): Bien situé propre calme et sécurisé confort moyen - L’hôtel est très bien situé à côté de "Sol". Juste en bas, de bons restaurants sont disponibles pour petit déjeuner et diner. Il y a un permanence 24/24h ce qui rassure niveau sécurité. Les chambres sont un peu vieillottes et le lit un peu petit mais qualité/prix c'est correct. Niveau bruit on entendait aucun bruit de la rue juste un peu la salle de bain de la chambre d'à côté. Je recommande cet hôtel pour un séjour en plein centre à prix raisonnable.
• cleide (8/5): localizaçcão perfeita - ótima localização, no centro de madrid. sÓ É ESTRANHO POIS O HOTEL fica em um local muito dificil de acesso por carro. Tipo um calçadão, não pode passar carro, o que torna dificil pegar um carro de aplicativo. Também fica no segundo andar de um prédio, não tem portaria 24 horas, mas ficaria de novo. Atendente muito atenciosa e prestativa.
• Jessica (10/5): A great little room in Sol - The hotel could not have been more centrally-located. Everything was spotlessly clean, branded for the hotel, and the service was stellar. Never underestimate the value of having a refrigerator in your room. Not only would I stay again, I actually decided to keep my room here for my entire two-and-a-half week trip.
• BEATRIZ (10/5): Excelente ubicación y servicio - La ubicación es inmejorable, todo es accesible a pie o en metro que está a unos cuantos pasos. El personal es muy amable. La habitación es un poco pasada de moda en la decoración pero todo está muy limpio y en buen estado. El único inconveniente es que se llega a escuchar ruido de las habitaciones continuas, pero sin duda volveré a este hotel.
• filiberto (10/5): recomendable 100% - hostal económico con una buena limpieza y muy silencioso recomendable tanto para negocios como para visitar el centro de Madrid
• Benjamin (10/5): - Excelente la atencion de la gente del hostal y la ubicación es inmejorable
• Arantxa (10/5): Correcto! - Fui dos noches. Precio calidad razonable. Limpio. Y muy bien situado
• Jose (10/5): - Quede muy satisfecho y si voy otra vez a Madrid, no dudare en reservar y ademas lo recomendare
• jeon (8/5): - 오래되고 좁았지만 깨끗했어요~솔광장근처라 관광지 접근도 용이 했어요.방음이 안되서 옆방코고는 소리가 바로 들렸어요..다음에 또 이용할 생각있습니다!
• Fardad (8/5): Great location - The location is great. The room was small but clean. We could hear people in the next room.
• 13svetlanas (8/5): Good place to stay - The room is clean, need some repair.Cleaning lady was very sweet. Staff is not very friendly .Location is great- close to shopping,restoraunts.Hostel amenities said free wifi, but no internet whatsoever .
• Spela (8/5): - The location is perfect, the room is very basic but clean and the staff is very nice.
• PGA (8/5): - Limpio y muy centrico, dispone de caja fuerte en las habitaciones y habitaciones acogedoras
• Irina (10/5): - Very convenient location. Room was clean and had good WiFi 24 hours reception.
• Beatriz (10/5): - Limpio y el personal muy amable. La habitación y el cuarto de baño espaciosos.
• Beatriz (8/5): - La atención fue muy buena y la habitación limpia. No se puede pedir más
• Juan (8/5): - No hubo servicio de WiFi en la habitacion debido a un problema desconocido
• Tonypan (10/5): Great Location in the Sol - The hotel is in an excellent location with the metro nearby and all the major tourist attractions are within easy reach. The room we had was at the back of the property and was nice and quiet. The room was cleaned everyday and the toiletries included a razor which is more than some hotels provide, the shower was really powerful. For the price and the location it is brilliant. The Museo Del Jamon across the road is the best place for cheap beer and food hence it is always full.
• Armando (8/5): - Decoración algo antigua. Buena ubicación . Zona bulliciosa.
• Hing (8/5): 交通方便，員工很好。 - 房間很干淨，地區很方便，可以步行去很多景點。員工很好，很貼心。可以借水煲給我們用，在此多謝。下次去馬德里會再入住。
• Ricardo Pedro (10/5): - todo muy bien. Calificando "precio-calidad" sería un 10
• Montse (10/5): La mejor elección para visitar Madrid barato - Hotel fantástico muy bien ubicado cerca de todo y muy cómodo si quieres ver Madrid caminando. En la misma puerta del Sol. El único pero sin importancia es la decoración un poco antigua del hotel y las habitaciones pequeñas si llevas 2 maletas grandes. Suprimiria las cortinas que quitan medio metro a las habitaciones. De todas maneras es muy buena elección. Su personal muy educado y amable en todo momento.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Localização ideal - Super bem localizado. Excelente para uma estadia curta. Móveis e cortinas muito antigos - não é ideal para alérgicos.
• Verified traveler (10/5): 가성비굿 - 위치 : 마드리드 중심가라 이동하기도 좋고 먹거리도 풍부함. 다만 주말엔 새벽까지 즐기는 사람들 때매 다소 시끄러움 객실 : 크기는 작지만 깔끔하고 나름 욕조도 있음 친절도 : 친절함. 뭐 물어보는데 부담없음
• Verified traveler (8/5): - No me gustó nada la fachada del edificio toda pintada. El hostal una vez dentro muy bueno. Buenísima localización
• ALEJANDRO (10/5): muy recomendable - exelente hostal, muy amable la gente de la recepcion, me prestaron calentador/pava electrica, siempre fueron serviciales y cordiales, la zona muy centrica, justo enfrente del _Museo del Jamon, ideal para desayunar y cenar. buenas instalaciones, volvere
• ALEJANDRO (10/5): Grandes anfitriones un lugar recomendable - A pesar de un problema mío fueron muy amables y me solucionan todos los inconvenientes que me surgieron
• Marta Ines (10/5): Excelente hostal, lo recomiendo - El hostal tiene una ubicación EXCELENTE para las actividades que realice, la habitación fue cómoda, bien dotada, la cama y almohadaa muy comodas
• AKI (6/5): 立地はよい - 立地はとてもよかったです。駅まで近いので日の出前の時間帯も長い距離を歩かなくてすみます。部屋は狭さ、臭い、騒音が気になりました。
• Verified traveler (2/5): - マドリーと到着後、確認したところ、当該予約は入っていないとのこと、そして、その時点での予約は満杯でできなかった。幸い、その時、滞在していたホテルでの予約が可能となって、最悪の事態は避けられたが、この予約も倍の値段の部屋だけだったので、大きな損失となった。セントロは、支払い済みの予約のみ受け付けるのであって、支払いがない予約は受け付けないことになっているとのことであった。このコメントの記入もカーソルが勝手に動いて、記入できないことが、書き出し時に発生した。
• Julio (10/5): - This hostal was great. Great location, great staff, super clean and confortable. Strongly recommended it.
• Joanna (8/5): - Bra services och otroligt bra läge mitt i centrala Madrid! Gångavstånd till nästan alla stora turistattraktioner. Det enda negativa är hårda sängar och lyhört.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - La ubicación es perfecta para conocer Madrid y además tiene una excelente relación calidad-precio.
• Marcus Daniel (10/5): Ótimo custo beneficio. - Fui a passeio, com a esposa. Hotel muito bem localizado, em frente ao Museo del Jamón, ao lado de estação de metrô Sol. Perto de tudo. Quarto espaçoso e bem arrumado. Ótimo custo beneficio.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very central near SOL, easy to get in and out of the city via a wonderful metro system
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Difficult to find the hostal although central. Noisy, we slept nesr the elevator and tou could slso hear nouse from the corridore. Very well situated and fairly good price in comparison.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Todo muy limpio y correcto. Camas cómodas.Personal muy amable. La habitación muy completa, con frigorífico, secador de pelo, neceser completo,...etc... Localización inmejorable. Recomendable 100%
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very good. Cleaned well and generally a great place to stay. Great location too
• Verified traveler (8/5): 気ままな一人旅にもぴったり！ - ロケーション最高！空港からもrenfeで一本、市内観光名所にはすべて徒歩で行け、快適に過ごせました。フロントの男性は無愛想でしたが、マドリードを堪能でき、気軽に泊まれるいい宿だと思います。
• Verified traveler (8/5): 立地のいいホテル - ホテルはマドリードの中心、ソル駅から歩いて2-3分程度の極めて便利なところにある。 ホテルの入り口の表示がないためわかりずらく、建物に取り付けられた看板を目印に入り口を探すことになる。フロントも2階の一室にあり、各部屋へは建物のエレベーターを利用して移動することになる。 部屋は狭いながらもきれいに清掃がされ使い勝手もよいが、湯沸かし器がないためかコーヒーや紅茶が置いてなかったのが残念だ。 立地は抜群で、王宮やマイヨール広場、サンミゲル市場なども徒歩圏内。ホテルの周りには飲食店やショップが多数ある。 宿泊費を抑えて、観光を楽しみたい人にはいいホステルだと思う。
• Melissa (10/5): - Siempre que vamos a Madrid nos hospedamos en este sitio, muy seguro, e insonoro. Todas las habitaciones ofrecen comodidades tales como kit personal para el baño, limpieza y arreglo diario de la habitación, aire acondicionado o calefaccion, tv y mini bar
• Alba (8/5): - Albergo centralissimo, zona piena di locali in cui bere e mangiare a costi contenuti e a due passi dalle principali attrazioni madrilene. Pulizia della camera buona, stanze piccoline ma confortevoli. Un po' rumoroso la notte.
• Ana (8/5): Great location - Great value for money, perfect location at Puerta del Sol, diligent room service, bathroom equipped better than you'd expect from a Hostal.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We got there early and just wanted to store bags, but a room was available and the friendly desk clerk let us in early...so appreciated since we took an all night flight. Super!!
• Laure (8/5): Convient hostal - Very convenient hostal, close to main interesting places. We had a room in the inside part of the building, so we didn’t hear the noise of the street. But we could hear the other guests talking, taking showers, using the bathroom, etc in the hall or in their rooms which would wake us up during the night. The mattresses were not very comfortable (too soft). The staff was friendly. But check well what they charge you at the end of the stay, because there was a 4€ difference with the Hotels.com bill. They corrected it without any problem. Overall I would say it’s a good, inexpensive place if noise isn’t a problem for you.
• EA1966 (10/5): Excellent Value - Fabulous value for such a centrally located hotel. Reception is on the second floor with the rooms themselves on the fourth floor. I had a single room for a 3 night stay. Room was immaculate, well furnished and serviced every day to a very high standard. I will definitely stay here again.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Excelent hostel in the heart of Madrid - Went for a couple of days to meet Family who were on vacation in Madrid, the Hotel was extremely convinient, for a tourist, it has everything I needed, confortable bed, clean and crisp sheets and towels, lots of amenities for a Hostel! amazing service for value of money.
• albertogC8336VN (8/5): Relajado bine situado - If you go to visit Madrid and you are looking for something very nice economic and central this is exactly what you need . I stayed there for 3 nights and I was really happy to be in center with all restaurants bars and metro station .Thank you David for your help and reservation I will definitely go back to this place.
• TB (6/5): close to centre - Clean room, adequate facilities, close to centre of madrid. On a very busy road so noisy at all times, even throughout the night and early hours of morning, with no hotel area to sit and relax there were few restful times at the hotel.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Great Value for Location and Standard - Great Value for Location and Standard of room and service provided. Room small of course but perfectly equipped with air con well cleaned and very clean bathroom. Wifi worked very well. English tv channel would be nice. Only big negative for my room was it was not possible to open the room windows due to the very strong cooking smells from the restaurants at street level (windows open into enclosed shaft - not uncommon is Spain. Fortunately as the air con worked so well I survived
• Marlene (10/5): Six days stay - My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Hostal del Sol. It is clean and safe and near the attractions in Madrid. There are lots of restaurants that are walking distance from the hostal and the Sol train station is a two minute walk. We will stay here again next time we visit Madrid.
• Ahmed (10/5): Nice hotel very close to Puerta del Sol - I am very satisfied of this hotel for the price I have paid.
• edmund (8/5): reasonably fantastic to stay for business! - been staying here for past years every time we're in Madrid......clean, centrally located for business, value for money. fantastic!
• Anon (4/5): Tried to refuse a confirmed booking when I arrived - Tried to refuse a confirmed booking when I arrived as they were "fully booked". As a single woman traveller this was not appreciated especially as I had printed details of the confirmed booking with me. When I advised them that if they did not have appropriate accommodation for me I would have to advise the police suddenly two spare rooms appeared. They initially tried to sleep me opposite the reception which would have been totally inappropriate and noisy especially as I had requested a "quiet" room, After this suddenly another room appeared at the back of the hotel, which suited my needs. Although the room was suitable and well provisioned unfortunately the fact that they tried to throw a lone woman traveller out on the streets without accommodation when a conference was on in town (so alternative hotels would have proven difficult to find) certainly was not appreciated. As such I would not book with them again.
• Robin (8/5): marvellous central location - Can be noisy overnight from late drinkers, but effective a/c allows windows to be fully closed.
• RENE (10/5): Convenient to Puerto Sol which has metro, good s - Madrid is amazing and the location of the hotel near to metro, sites, department store, fast food and restaurants on Puerto Sol was very beneficial.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Location, Location, Location - Great location. Air conditioning was a surprise welcome. Room smelt of smoke though which was disappointing.
• paulandfionatravel (8/5): Great Budget Hotel right in the centre of Madrid - Travelling with two adult kids, this is an excellent option at only 25 euros per person per night. It is very centrally located about 100m from one of the main squares and an extensive shopping mall with many of the major name shops both expensive and less expensive. Turn right out of the hotel and walk along Ave Mayor to the Palace and Cathedral and a little further to the river (was not very pretty at this time of year as hardly had any water). Turn left and keep going and you'll reach the Prada and one of the big parks. The rooms are comfortable. You can get a key for 15 euros deposit for the safe and there is a fridge (actually a bar fridge) and AIR CONDITIONING - very important when the temperatures are 42 deg C. They offer every hotel type amenity from shoe cleaners to shaving kits and room service is every day. Will definitely look them up when next I am in Madrid!
• RobertofYork (8/5): Great value budget hostal - Less than 5 minutes from Vodafone Sol Metro station, this budget hotel is right in the centre of everything. The entrance is a little difficult to find, but it's right underneath the hostal sign with the arrow pointing down! It looks like an entrance to the shops. Disposal razor, comb, toothbrush etc in the room, as well as small bottles of shower gel and shampoo. Fantastic for a weekend or short break.
• bdmitchell (10/5): Great little hostal in central Madrid - Great little hostal right in the heart of Madrid. Super location near Sol metro, courteous staff and clean rooms. The rooms are small but contain everything you need and more - hair dryer, shoe shone brush, sewing kit, soap, bath gel, shampoo, pen, etc. I have stayed here several times.
• nadezda_chumakova (8/5): Good location - THis hostel has great exellent location in the centre of Madrid. Exchange metro station and good transport are situated near by the hostel. Small but clean rooms are all that you need after long interesting day in Madrid. A lot of cheap food places and big supermarket with all types of goods are near. Only one dissatisfaction - if your room is face to the street - it is too noisy during the night because of bar downstairs.
• MMM832 (2/5): THIS PLACE IS A RIP OFF - I have traveled throughout the country of Spain -- and the world -- and have generally found hotels here to be good value for money. Although perfectly centrally located in the heart of Madrid´s center, Hostal Centro Sol could not be worse value for money. In addition to the hefty pricetag by Spanish standards...50 euros for a closet with toilet and absolutely no amenities (in fact they charge one euro per page to print, and also around 10 euros for local calls within the city), the hostal has a lot of hidden costs that add several euros to the pricetag. It´s pretty amazing that a hostal (with no stars, obviously) demonstrates such practices when the four star hotel with amazing roof terrace bar and restaurant and modern amenities overlooking the city´s impressive skyline costs a mere 70 euros. When I received my bill at Hostal Centro Sol, I was shocked to see that I somehow owed them 63 euros for all the ´hidden costs´. Additionally, they were very rude and downright confrontational when I contested these charges -- even threated me with calling the police! I cannot imagine worse treatment in a country where, admittedly, things are already inefficient (albeit part of its charm) and at times downright shady. There is no reason to stay in this hostal when you have so many others to choose from in the city. For just ten euros or so more, I strongly advise anyone reading this to choose a hotel other than this one (a proper one). Bottom line: DO NOT RISK STAYING HERE. It will ruin your trip to Spain.
• dmncmrgn (10/5): The location could not be any better - Stayed here twice. On both occasions the rooms were clean and amply equipped. The staff have reasonable English (though more so during the day than the night) and are helpful. What really shines here though is the location. It's right in the centre, near the underground or a short walk from most of the sites and opposite a Museo del Jamon for all your cheap eating and drinking needs.
• Nikaot (8/5): Great location - Modern and new equipment, comfortable bed, location in the very centre of city, short walk to every main monuments, close to metro. A bit noisy at night from the street.

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