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Hostal Alfaro

2.0 star property
Hostal in Madrid, steps from Plaza de Santa Ana

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A short walk from Puerta del Sol and Gran Via, Hostal Alfaro has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Balcony

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
C. de Ventura de la Vega 16, Madrid, Madrid, 28014

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Santa Ana - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Calle de Alcalá - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Prado Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gran Via - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Anton Martin Station - 5 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 17 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrocería Marina Ventura - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salmon Gurú - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Cabaña Argentina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lovo Bar Madrid - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lamucca de Prado - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostal Alfaro

Hostal near Puerta del Sol
Close to Gran Via and Plaza Mayor, Hostal Alfaro has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal Alfaro offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
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

This property does not have elevators
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
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 October to 31 May

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Alfaro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal Alfaro?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostal Alfaro?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Hostal Alfaro located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostal is within a 5-minute walk of Plaza de Santa Ana and Puerta del Sol. Gran Via and Prado Museum are also within 10 minutes. Anton Martin Station and Sevilla Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hostal Alfaro Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 222 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Very nice - perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

AL-FAN

Liked: Staff & service
It’s close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for a short stay in Madrid.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my third time and I am very happy to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and beautiful location with walking access to many shops, city landmarks, dining options. Staff was very friendly and supportive. The room was nice with private bathroom. Wonderful experience, would stay there again anytime.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Great location - very central
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eduardo at reception was phenomenal and absolutely is an asset to the property. Fabulous and central, clean, tidy and lovely energy about it. I loved staying there and would absolutely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location!! Small room, but super clean and comfortable! Violeta at the front seat was amazing, spoke great English and was very helpful. We were able to walk to everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying in a Hostal (private room a bath). Enjoyed the staffs helpfulness. Would definitely recommend this location to others and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARIS L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100% secure and excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hostal is in a great location in the heart of old Madrid but still quiet. Our room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiorella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Gran Vía, AC and prívate room have their own bathroom small space on the 4th floor, elevator available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic! This location is a blast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing Location

Great location, clean, helpful staff. Very satisfied!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very simple and to the point. The staff was very friendly. In the heart of Madrid. Great, simple stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really cozy and great! Near the center of the city and is very walkable! There's also an elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Amenities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Room was cute and homey.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is superb, very near to everything in the center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

In a lively area, room and bathroom were tiny, noise travelled from adjoining rooms but it was a cheap enough stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ANA MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but confortable. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff, Rosita, Javi ,Ingrid, and Olga were wonderful to accommodate our needs. Great restaurants near by and bear The Prado museum, La Plaza Mayor, El Palacio Real, and more.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is small, but it was perfect for my needs and I was only there to sleep. Very friendly and helpful staff. Hostal Alfaro is centrally located and easy walking distance to all the sights I wanted to visit. Thank you for a terrific stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha Viridiana Tovilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostal was in a great location there were several restaurants on the same street such as Marina Ventura (paella food). Room was very clean, I highly recommend this kind of hostals as they offer a very good price. Around this hostal there are many of them. Beautiful building, room And elevator. I loved the hostal. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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