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Hostel Sofía

1.0 star property
Hostel in Madrid, 9-minute walk to Plaza de Castilla

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Hostal Casa Sofía, in Madrid's heart near Paseo de la Castellana, offers a convenient base for city exploration. Guests appreciate the practical in-room WiFi and the security of a 24/7 staffed front desk for assistance with questions or recommendations.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Washing machine
Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle del Padre Rubio 46, Madrid, 28029

What's nearby

  • Paseo de la Castellana - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plaza de Castilla - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bernabéu Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Gran Via - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ventilla Station - 5 min walk
  • Madrid (XTI-Chamartin Train Station) - 17 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafetería Medranda - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪ALCHEMY Specialty Coffee & Brunch 3.0 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Bar Toledano - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rodilla - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hostel Sofía

Hostel near Plaza de Castilla
Located close to Bernabéu Stadium, Hostel Sofía has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel Sofía have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • 4 bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Shared accommodations
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

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
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Hostal Casa Sofía
Hostel Sofía Madrid
Hostal Casa Sofía Hostel
Hostel Sofía Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Sofía Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Sofía pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel Sofía?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel Sofía?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostel Sofía?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hostel Sofía located?

Located in Tetuán, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Paseo de la Castellana and Plaza de Castilla. Bernabéu Stadium is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away. Ventilla Station is only a 5-minute walk and Valdeacederas Station is 12 minutes.

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Hostel Sofía Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 218 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Air

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hasan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First there is one bathroom with hot water all other three or four don’t , the staff will walk into the rooms at any time with no worrying and loud, the kitchen has nothing in it not even a spoon, there were signs that you can’t use the stove and the microwave !???!??! Horrible stay negative -1000, I thought is gonna be like the pictures but it is not
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcos

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No existe cocina. Solo un mesón para comer. Los baños en pisos superiores faltos de mantenimiento y limpieza
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Manuel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
16 camas en un piso y solo 2 baños, ducha que a duras penas funciona, camas suuuper ruidosas e incómodas, y unos olores en recepción que ni te cuento. Si vas a hospedarte aquí por 30€/noche, piénsalo 2 veces, hay opciones por 35€ muchísimo mejores.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buenas instalaciones, el personal no es muy amable, algo a mejorar. En particular un joven muy serio.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Los trabajadores escelemtes muy amables.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edduar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un excelente servicio recomendado
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gheorghe

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Se puede más pero no hay gente preparada en este sistema.Aparte que las turistas no piensan que hay otros detrás en las instalaciones.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Fabio alberto

La cosina un poco descuidada
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicolás

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NEVER NEVER NEVER BOOK HERE. I FELT UNSECURE. VERY DIRTY. PEOPLE FROM VERY POOR BACKGROUNDS LIVE THERE. NEVER NEVER NOONE.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tenia reserva, un buen rato esperando que lleguen los recepcionistas y al llegar me dicen que no tienen sitio, que esta todo completo, que me pagan el transporte y me reubican en otro sitio similar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

brian

Liked: Cleanliness
La falta de utensilios asi como de una cocina práctica
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Español El personal fue siempre muy amable, pero mi experiencia no fue positiva. Me asignaron una habitación mixta de 16 camas en la que era la única mujer. Los camarotes estaban demasiado juntos, sin separadores ni cortinas, y no había un lugar seguro para dejar el equipaje, solo en la recepción en un piso diferente. Llegué de noche y no tuve opción de cambiar de lugar, pero no me sentí segura. English The staff was very kind and helpful, but my overall experience was not positive. I was assigned to a 16-bed mixed dorm where I was the only woman. The bunks were extremely close together, with no dividers or curtains, and there was no secure place to store luggage other than the reception on a different floor. I arrived late at night and couldn’t change hostels, but I didn’t feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

José Miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pedí cancelación y reembolso y se quedaron con mi dinero. El hostel es fatal, en realidad es más un albergue y se hospedan hombres raros con mala pinta
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible, el lugar olía mal, la ropa de cama y la almohada estaba sucia, me robaron pertenencias de mi cama. Parece más un hospital que un hostel, hay muchas personas mayores en mal estado o que parecen estar enfermas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalia

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

Best low cost hostel in all of Spain

Excelente relacion calidad/precio. Hostel muy limpio y muy bién regentado por John y el resto de los empleados. Los colchones NO son de aire y son supercomodos. Taquillas amplias, y guardamaletas gratis. A 10 minutos en bus a plaza mayor, y justo enfrente el centro comercial. Les doy un 10 porque no hay un rating mas alto! Gracias mil a los empleados, que han sido super amables y buenos profesionales en todo momento 😎
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

JUAN DANIEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un sitio poco aseado, las camas están rotas, los aseos poco higiénicos, las personas de staff, van entrando como si fueran dueños a cada espacio, las puertas de las habitaciones todas en mal estado, algunas hacen ruidos bastante incomodos.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Air

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

mina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfecto
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bien
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy conforme
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buen lugar para pasar la noche
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Terrible place like jail

バルセロナでスリに会い所持金が減り泊まったが受付の若い男はスペイン語しか話せずベッドを指定するだけでWifiや玄関の暗証番号も聞かないと教えない。 宿泊客もとても旅行者と思えない者もいて深夜でも電話をしたり電気をつけたりゆっくり寝ることができなかった。 コーラを冷蔵庫の中に入れておいたらなくなっていた。 深夜でもフロント、玄関あたりで毎晩話をしている者がいた。 若い頃バックパッカーをしていろんな国へ行ったがとてもお勧めはできません。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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