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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.

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The price is AED 250
AED 275 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Room options

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

Single Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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

Family Triple Room

Highlights

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

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The price is AED 206
AED 227 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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About the neighborhood

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

  • 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 near Gran Via
A short walk from Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, Hostal Ballesta provides a free grocery shopping service and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal Ballesta have thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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 (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Ballesta pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostal Ballesta?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hostal Ballesta?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hostal Ballesta provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per person applies.

Where is Hostal Ballesta located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostal is within a 10-minute walk of Gran Via and Puerta del Sol. Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace of Madrid are also within 15 minutes. Gran Via Station and Callao Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Hostal Ballesta Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 847 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

Haris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, even had a balcony in my room, has a lift nice hostel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

predrag

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pure glob trotter gem. Staff super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hieu

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near to the Gran Via.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meroula

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the safety area and don’t like , mmm no cafeteria or breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice clean place to stay the staff is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lymaris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La calle donde está ubicado está en un área donde hay movimiento diurno y nocturno de chicas que trabajan en la calle, pero en general el ambiente es tranquilo. El Hostal es muy bonito, seguro y cerca de todo.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Odelyn, Goleta

Traveled with family
It was ok for the price. You can barely move your arms up to waah your hair because of how small the shower is.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was so small that neither i nor my suitcase could pass the narrowest corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near center gran via and puerta del sol
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and easy walking distance to the Gran Via. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

agustin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Is right behind Zara store on Gran Via .superb location .the only thing is that that little street where the Hostel is is run down and full of prostitutes at night..but they don't bother you. And the Hostel locks they're door at certain time so it is very safe that I know
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very well located property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

JULISSA, GUATEMALA

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Servicio al cliente y atención terrible, las dos chicas que tuvimos oportunidad de conocer en recepción con una actitud pésima. Cero servicio al cliente, mal humoradas. La cama dura y las instalaciones ya son antiguas, el sector muy sucio.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to Grand Via. True to the description on expedia
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a very convenient location. The room was clean and spacious. There are no amenities - no in room coffee or refrigerator. You have to ask the front desk for a hair dryer. The property has had a facelift, but it shows its age. The room was quiet to the outside, but you could hear people talking in the hall and the room next door. Overall, it is a good budget hotel, but expect no frills.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sex workers around the Hostal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adriana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very well located near the city center. Street is a a bit sketchy but safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, clean place, elevator was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location(1 and 1/2 block from Gran Via and 2 from Metro) Quite and clean Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was in great condition and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was clean. A little old. The bathroom was nice and the shower was very powerful. I enjoy the location a lot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024