Must see hotels in Madrid

An excellent hostal run by the folks down the hall at Hostal Adriano. Rooms are bright and spacious, and the service friendly.

A cut above many other hostels in Madrid, this immaculate little hostal has marble floors, renovated bathrooms (with bathtubs), double-glazed windows and…

Run by a lovely mother-and-son team, the América has superclean, spacious and IKEA-dominated rooms. As most rooms face on to the usual interior ‘patio’ of…

Attractive rooms are a given here, although decor varies from a more classic, understated look to wall-length modern photos and abundant use of wood. The…

Forming part of a 17th-century palace, the internal courtyard here is one of Madrid’s finest – lavish Andalucian tilework, a fountain, a spectacular glass…

If you arrive in Madrid keen for company, this could be the place for you – lots of students stay here, the staff are savvy (and speak English) and there…

Alongside the landmark Caixa Forum, close to the main museums and a short (uphill) walk from the city centre, this simple, friendly hotel is a…

If you’ll be in Madrid for more than a few days and you’d like the comfort and space of your own apartment, consider Apartasol. This traveller-friendly…

If you want to be close to the nightlife of Huertas, or you can’t tear yourself away from the beautiful Plaza de Santa Ana, then Hotel Miau is your place…

Rooms here have a classy look with a predominantly white colour scheme and dark-wood floors; some have balconies overlooking Gran Vía. The hotel's repeat…

The cheerful rooms here have high ceilings, safes, hairdryers, comfortable mattresses and renovated bathrooms, and are complemented nicely by the owners…

Around since 1917 but with tastefully renovated rooms, Hotel Europa combines excellent service with modern midrange comforts just a few steps from Puerta…

In an area with plenty of hostels, Way Hostel gets good reviews from travellers. The 12-bed dorms are clean if a little chaotic but overall it's a good…

Simple but pleasant rooms in the heart of town are watched over by a friendly mother-and-son team. Noise from down below can be an issue, but most…