With a stay at Hotel Francisco I, you'll be centrally located in Madrid, within a 5-minute walk of Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Gran Via and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Royal Palace of Madrid.
What's nearby
San Miguel Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Plaza Mayor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Puerta del Sol - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Gran Via - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Royal Palace of Madrid - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Opera Station - 2 min walk
Madrid Recoletos Station - 4 min drive
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Chocolatería San Ginés - 2 min walk
Chocolateria 1902 - 1 min walk
Steakburger Arenal - 1 min walk
Tapa Tapa - 1 min walk
Paraíso del Jamon - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Francisco I
Beaux Arts hotel with a bar, 4-minute walk to Plaza Mayor
Hotel Francisco I offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Offsite parking; discounts available
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
A bar/lounge
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
More
1 building
6 floors
Banquet hall
Beaux Arts architecture
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per day
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Francisco Hotel
Francisco I
Francisco I Madrid
Hotel Francisco
Hotel Francisco I
Hotel Francisco I Madrid
Francisco i Hotel
Francisco i Madrid
Hotel Francisco I Hotel
Hotel Francisco I Madrid
Hotel Francisco I Hotel Madrid
Hotel Francisco I Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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This hotel is in a great neighborhood close to a lot of attractions and great restaurants. I would suggest requesting an upper floor as those rooms have been renovated and are beautiful. The breakfast was amazing with so many options from healthy to decadent. At night the breakfast area turns into a lounge with super friendly staff and great drinks.
This is a terrific hotel! The staff was very accommodating and allowed to check in before the 3pm time which was helpful after arriving a 5:30am from the states. The breakfast was high quality and they offered eggs to order in addition to the normal European fare. the hotel has a super location within most offerings in the old town area. For dinners, the front desk staff offered many good selections to choose from. The only down side for the hotel is a lack of on site auto parking. This is a great property that did not disappoint.
The location of this hotel is perfect. Right in the middle of everything you would want in Madrid. We found the rooms to be updated and very clean. The best part was the breakfast buffet in the morning. Wow. It was incredible and so nice to fill up before our flight home.
Exceptional hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Had my room ready even though I arrived early. The room was large, airy and clean. Had three balconies looking out over Calle de Arsenal. Lovely large bathroom with all the amenities you need. Breakfast was amazing with loads of delicious options. Prime location for visiting the sites in Madrid and for accessing the metro. Area is safe and lively at all hours. Windows are soundproof. 10/10 would recommend this hotel - no negatives whatsoever.
Mina
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ginger
Traveled with group
Oct 8, 2025
Pick this one!
Breakfast over the top! Huge selection in a beautiful dining area. Location can’t be beat Staff so courteous and helpful! Great amenities. Won’t stay anywhere else in Madrid!
The location is convenient to local sites. I also liked the breakfast buffet and the amazing staff that worked it.Those are the only positive things about the Hotel Francisco 1. The hotel itself was not as described as luxury. The aesthetics of the hotel and its rooms were very tacky and subpar condition. The front desk staff not friendly or helpful. We did not enjoy our stay here and would not recommend it to fellow travelers.
The hotel is small but they make the most of their space. It was clean, the staff was excellent and with the exception of very small windows, we have not complaints. Perhaps more important was how they responded when we needed something or something wasn’t quite right. They were superstars! There are plenty of good shops and sights nearby. Not truly central city, but a location we really enjoyed. We recommend The Francisco!
I had a small room with a balcony overlooking Calle Arenal, 15, in Madrid. The staff members were all wonderful, friendly, and accommodating. The breakfast offerings prepared to suit every preference and palate. The bistro style cafe on the ground floor was also a terrific place to congregate with lovely decor. The hotel's eco awareness was characterized by making available some amenities not found in the room but there for the asking. No waste. A modern hotel room with the antiquities of Madrid just outside.
The staff was very friendly and super helpful. My daughter has a sprained knee and when she asked for some ice for her hot/cold water bottle they gave her a kettle and a bag of ice. Then my husband needed something from a hardware store and they referred him to one that was walking distance away. The only draw back was our room. I had requested a triple and the extra bed was a fold out chair that my daughter said was uncomfortable. Also the bathroom door was clear glass, so so much for privacy. Excellent hotel location, close to everything. The buffet breakfast had a good selection of items.
Excelente costume service , riquísimo desayuno , el personal de la resección es muy amable y dispuesto a resolver los problemas de los cliente . Las habitación bien limpias y equipada .Felicidades sin duda es mi hotel favorito. Siempre con gusto regresaremos .
Maidelyn
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gilda
Sep 13, 2025
Gilda
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marisela Francisca
Traveled with partner
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Amazing hotel in an excellent location, very convenient