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Hostal Ballesta

2.0 star property
Experience convenience at its finest near Puerta del Sol – enjoy easy access to Plaza Mayor while taking advantage of helpful staff.
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Single Room

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Calle Ballesta 5, Madrid, Madrid, 28004

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

  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 31 min drive
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 17 min walk
  • Madrid Principe Pio Station - 22 min walk
  • Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 29 min walk
  • Gran Via Station - 3 min walk
  • Callao Station - 4 min walk
  • Santo Domingo Station - 6 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

When you stay at Hostal Ballesta, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Gran Via and Puerta del Sol. Also, Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace of Madrid are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gran Via Station is 3 minutes and Callao Station is 4 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 35 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Street parking available
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 60 per person (return)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hostal Ballesta offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostal Ballesta does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostal Ballesta?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostal Ballesta?
No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hostal Ballesta?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 60 per person return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal Ballesta?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hostal Ballesta?
No, this hostal doesn't have a casino, but Casino Gran Via (4-min walk) and Casino de Madrid (9-min walk) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hostal Ballesta like?
Hostal Ballesta is in Madrid Centro, a short 3-minute walk from Gran Via Station and 3 minutes' walk from Gran Via. Travellers love the hostal's prime location.

Hostal Ballesta Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

6/10 Good

Simon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Boa escolha!
Geraldo, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Boa localização, próximo a metrô, mercado, cafeterias e a Gran Via. Vale o custo x benefício.
Maria Celia, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

PANSOO, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

luis, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Luis, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

VIRGINIA, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fatima, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very Good
It was in a good central location and very good price. The bed was comfortable and the noise at night was very low. Would definitely stay here again.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great start to Spain
Was a pleasant experience. Excellent location. Walking distance to great dining and a shoppers delight particularly for high end stores.
Lorena, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

There was heavy construction in the facility during my stay. This included hammering onto my room walls!!!!!! Simply abusive and a horrible experience I would like to get some accountability for.
6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

David, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely short vacation to Madrid
It was right next to two tube stations, lots of lovely bars and cafes, The room was twin room but beds centimetres apart. It was adequate. Maybe bottle of water to kettle as courtesy
Ian, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Overal good with some complaints
Good Customers service. Some prostitution activities in the area. Very noisy after Midnights. I could not sleep sometimes because of the noise coming from a bar next door. Location is in the Center of Madrid.
Rafael, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luciano, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location(1 and 1/2 block from Gran Via and 2 from Metro) Quite and clean Thanks
Ernesto, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was in great condition and clean
Bart, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is basic, clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The owner must love art because there are quite a few nice pieces in the common areas. Small bathroom, and shower was tiny - perhaps not safe if you are a big person. Interior walls are a bit thin but exterior door was very sound insulating - particularly given the central location. Independent bakeries, shops, bars, clubs, and restaurants are all over the neighbourhood and of course Gran Via and Fuencarral (my preferred shopping street) are both just a short walk away. Great value and I hope to stay again.
Shane, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel was clean. A little old. The bathroom was nice and the shower was very powerful. I enjoy the location a lot
Diego, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceded expectations!
Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Janna V, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ótima experiência
Excelente localização próximo a Gran Via, com boas opções de metrô e ônibus. A região dispõe de bons restaurantes, cinemas e teatros
Alexandre, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Lynn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

excellent location and staff. would definitely be staying there again next time I am back
Mariapaula, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Melina, 2-night trip
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