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Hostal Ballesta

2.0 star property
Hostal with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Gran Via

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Interior
Flat-screen TV
Front of property
Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Ballesta 5, Madrid, Madrid, 28004

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza Mayor - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Prado Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪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), luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
  • 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 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

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

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, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de España - Princesa. Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace of Madrid are also within 15 minutes. Gran Via Station and Callao Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hostal Ballesta Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 984 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room for solo traveler , close to everything , very clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liqian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, walking distances to many tourist attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

weon hi

Liked: Amenities
Near to downtown, clean facility but little small, good for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, 2 blocks from La Gran Via, close to Sol. Laundromat, Breakfast place and Convenience store right outside the front door
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mariella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic Hostal with great location options in Madrid for shopping, dinner options and tourism ….
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean, central, and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location very near Gran Via.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel, very close to the Gran Via. highly recommended. Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

walter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Location, location, it was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Staff & service
Dated property, comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was worried when I got there, the street was extremely noisy at night , when I got in the room, I was pleasantly surprised by a renovated, spacious and totally quiet room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Alejandra

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

I would stay here again

Very comfortable overall and location was convenient. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were really nice, even though our check in time was until 1 pm they tried to help us with an early room sadly we couldn’t find any, but before our check in time everything was ready. Location is perfect just a few steps from gran via, and many stores and cafes near by. Would stay here anytime
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loreta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to Callao area and 1 block away from La Gran Via street. The room very clean. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niurka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and clean place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Reinaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish the room were larger. Too small for a more than one night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariella

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

Great value!

We stayed here for our last night in Madrid. It met all of our needs and the price was incredibly fair. We loved the neighborhood, found wonderful restaurants and shops nearby. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Armand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls were thin, so you could hear noise in adjacent rooms, but great property otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025