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Hostal Ballesta

2.0 star property

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Interior
Front of property
Interior
Property entrance
Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Calle Ballesta 5, Madrid, Madrid, 28004
  • Gran Via
    3 min walk
  • Plaza de España - Princesa
    6 min walk
  • Lope de Vega Theatre
    7 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    31 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Madrid

With a stay at Hostal Ballesta, you'll be centrally located in Madrid, just a 3-minute walk from Gran Via and 8 minutes by foot from Puerta del Sol. .This hostal is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Plaza Mayor and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Palace of Madrid.

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 3 min walk
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk
  • Plaza Mayor - 12 min walk
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 14 min walk
  • Prado Museum - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Gran Via Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 17 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boyberry Madrid - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Luz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pans & Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Tavernier Gran Vía - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostal Ballesta

Hostal with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Gran Via
Hostal Ballesta offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Additional amenities at this hostal include a television in a common area and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per person (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ballesta Madrid
Hostal Ballesta
Hostal Ballesta Hostel
Hostal Ballesta Hostel Madrid
Hostal Ballesta Madrid
Hostal Ballesta Hotel Madrid
Hostal Ballesta Hotel Madrid
Hostal Ballesta Hostal
Hostal Ballesta Madrid
Hostal Ballesta Hostal Madrid

Hostal Ballesta Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 837 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 837 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 837 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 837 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 837 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. So central. Clean and comfortable. All I needed. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kiyomi

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is excellent and the bathroom is very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean, the people were friendly, and it is located in a cool part of Madrid with lots of bars and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

maria

Convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

My room was tiny and quite old fashioned compared to some other rooms. As a solo female traveller I did not feel safe especially at night. The road was dark and in a red light area. However on arrival the first receptionist was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful experience. The room and shower were a tad small. The AC was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A smart tv would be a good addition
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana Midori

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here when we are in Madrid. The location is great. At night it does get a bit sketchy around there, but nothing to be concerned about.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Youzhi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC has to be 27 degree celsius or higher. This reduced the comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a great location and the rooms are excellent in price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odalys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

LUZ, MARACAIBO

Buenas tardes lamentablemente tuvimos una mala experiencia ya que el aire acondicionado nunca funciono tenemos nuevamente una estancia en su hotel el día 7 hasta el día 9 septiembre bajo confirmación EXP X 203747423 por lo cual pedimos CONSIDERAR QUE LA HABITTACION ASIGNADA LE FUNCIONE PERFECTAMENTE EL AIRE ACONDICIONADO
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OK spot for a night or two
Great location and simple room. Has the bare necessities, not the most comfortable (especially the beds/pillows) but fine for a couple nights. Walls are paper thin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospedagem boa
No geral foi boa a hospedagem.. sentir falta de um frigobar no quarto
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, NORWALK

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Overall, it is a good place to stay if you are traveling without children. The service was good and the facility was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gilson

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bom apartamento
O pessoal do hotel possui boa educação e são atenciosos. O quarto possui um ar condicionado bem forte e um chuveiro amplo. Contudo, no piso, há diversos azulejos que estavam soltos, acredito que há uma necessidade de renovação do revestimento do chão do apartamento em que ficamos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harikrishnan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estefania

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Gran Via. A nice restaurant called Public just 2 mins away walking. Quiet even in the middle of the city. Nice room with air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul Jr

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sivan, hertzeliya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prime location. The hostal is quiet and clean, friendly staff available 24h (but not always know english). Hot water, smart tv and comfy bad. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As other reviews mention, there is prostitution in this side street from the main drag. Nonetheless, it is still a safe area as there are tourists and eateries all over. The property itself is very clean and modern. Check in was easy and the front desk was very friendly. Excellent value for the location and proximity to tourist area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm and Friendly Hotel Staff
Accommodating and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ramon

Liked: Staff & service
It was fine for a one night stay. Location was great but the hotel is pretty dated. The bed was a bit uncomfortable. That said, I’d say it met my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024