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Hostal Ballesta

2.0 star property

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Interior
Interior
Front of property
Staircase
Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Calle Ballesta 5, Madrid, Madrid, 28004
  • Place, Gran Via
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerta del Sol
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Mayor
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Family Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de Callao - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plaza de España - Princesa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza Mayor - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Pescadería - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Panera Rosa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zenith Brunch & Cocktails - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lab84 Malasaña - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tropicalista - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostal Ballesta

Hostal with a 24-hour front desk, 3-minute 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).

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Reviews

Hostal Ballesta Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Reynelda

Liked: Staff & service
I liked that service provided I didn't like to see women offering their service just outside the hotel. I choose the same this Hostal because the location is great, but I did realize that the mattress was hard and also the TV was old. I thought that paying more at this time would be different, but I felt that I was in the same room as my first time booking there. In conclusion. The Hostal is great, but they need to update the mattress and TVs. Also, do something about the girls outside, it doesn't look good or safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria del Carmen Martinez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Hostal tiene muy buena ubicación, a pocos metros de una avenida muy céntrica “la Gran Vía” desde donde puedes iniciar una exploración a pie o haciendo uso del transporte público el cual tiene muy buen servicio, o del metro con dos estaciones muy cercanas (Gran Vía y Callao) además, la frecuente circulación de taxis es otra opción. También tiene cerca variedad de restaurantes para escoger y puestos de venta de alimentos. Muchos centros comerciales para quienes prefieran ir de tiendas. Muy seguro para “Solo traveler”. El personal que atiende la carpeta 24 horas ofrece seguridad además de ser muy atentos para brindarte información si lo necesitas. Las habitaciones y pasillos siempre se mantienen limpios. El servicio de habitaciones impecable. En cuanto al entorno lo único inconfortable son las mujeres “trabajadoras de la calle” que muchas veces son un poco ruidosas. He quedado muy satisfecha con mi estancia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

좋은 위치

위치가 너무 좋아요 그랑비아거리 바로 뒤 입니다 주말 밤에는 다소 소음이 있으나 접근성이 너무 좋아요
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien en general
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyrra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay, Check in was easy and every one on the staff was friendly. I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

JANE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good for transportation and dining and supermarket. Close to Gran Via for high end shopping. Area around hotel felt a little sketchy, but we did not have any issues Bathroom fully renovated, no hairdryer, room was small and bed was very firm Overall good value, staff was not overly friendly Easy to walk to Plaza Mayor and Plaza del Sol
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

HILDELISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fenomenal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to Madrid city life excellent price!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly clean place. Very walkable heart of Madrid
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostal was in a very convenient location. Extemely close to the nearest metro station. The room itself was spotless, modern, had obviously been renovated recently, the toilet was lovely too! The staff were friendly and helpful and available 24/7. The only complain i did have was that i was sometimes accosted by what i presume were prostitutes and their pimps just outside the hostal entrance. Other than that, no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bueno el parking de los carros es todo todo lo demás exelente
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sancha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfortable rooms! Staff at front desk were also very pleasant and helpful. Only negative side of our stay here was that the walls of the rooms do not seem to have any sound proofing as we were kept awake until 2am by the people in the room adjacent to ours - constantly being woken up by their movements in the room as well as slamming of doors on the floor. With a 6am start to our day, we did not get much sleep at all during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sireeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and facility was very nice! The room and building was clean. And the Hostal is walking distance to most things!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aileene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El servicio y localización es buena, pero los alrededores no son muy atractivos. Un poco incomodo el cuarto. Pero en general bien.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ana Isabel

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was comfortable, we dont ate at hostal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025