Travelers find a welcoming base at this charming hostal near Plaza Mayor, where secure luggage storage makes it easy to start exploring Madrid right away
Hostal La Macarena places visitors in Madrid's vibrant center, a short walk from Puerta del Sol and the Royal Palace. Enjoy practical perks like free in-room WiFi, luggage storage for early arrivals, and a 24-hour front desk praised for its helpfulness.
Located in Madrid Centro, a neighborhood in Madrid, Hostal La Macarena is near a metro station. Prado Museum and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta de Alcalá. Check out an event or a game at Movistar Arena, and consider making time for Madrid Zoo Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Madrid travel guide
C/Cava De San Miguel N, 8 - 2, Madrid, Madrid, 28005
What's nearby
Plaza Mayor
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
San Miguel Market
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Puerta del Sol
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Royal Palace of Madrid
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Gran Via
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Madrid Principe Pio Station
3 min drive
Opera Station
5 min walk
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
25 min drive
Restaurants
Botín
1 min walk
Mesón del Champiñón
1 min walk
Five Guys
2 min walk
Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas
1 min walk
Gustos Madrid Plaza Mayor
1 min walk
About this property
Hostal La Macarena
Hostal near Plaza Mayor
A short walk from Puerta del Sol and Royal Palace of Madrid, Hostal La Macarena has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
Smoke-free premises
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal La Macarena feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival 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
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property is also known as
Hostal La Macarena
Hostal La Macarena Hostel
Hostal La Macarena Hostel Madrid
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Hostal Macarena
Macarena Hostal
Hostal La Macarena Hotel Madrid
Hostal Macarena Madrid
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Hostal La Macarena Hostal Madrid
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostal La Macarena pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Hostal La Macarena?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hostal La Macarena?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hostal La Macarena located?
Located in Madrid Centro, this hostal is steps from Sobrino de Botin and Plaza Mayor. Puerta del Sol and Royal Palace of Madrid are also within 10 minutes. Opera Station is only a 5-minute walk and Tirso de Molina Station is 5 minutes.
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Reviews
Hostal La Macarena Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Very friendly staff an owner. The hostel is open 24hrs so they hold your key when you go which makes a very safe place. Great location and right next the Plaza Mayor.
perfect location,few steps from plaza mayor.. very close to all the restaurants that we wanted to try including Botin,Revuelta,La Campana,, Gines chocolateria and many more. There are also restaurants on the street level of the hotel building. there are 2 metro stations nearby(La Latina & Tirso de Molina stations). Madrid is a very walkable city
The Hotel was in a brilliant location and great value for money. Although a little dated, it had great charm including a delightful covered balcony. The staff were charming and helpful and check-in/check-out easy and convenient. Will happily return if in Madrid again.
Perfect location just 2 mins from San Miguel Food market and the local squares. Within 20-30 mins walk of most other locations on our list. The staff were friendly and helpful. We weren’t planning on spending too much time in our room, so although basic, it was very clean and comfortable, so perfect for our stay.
Lisa
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Jun 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, very friendly staff, clean, great value and strongly recommended if you’re on a budget!
It was a great find. It is close to everything in Centro Madrid. The room was very small but has a lot of character. It was clean, quaint and charming. The balcóny is adorable. I was very happy with it. Practical, cute and great price. There is also a place near where you can store your bags. I would definitely go back.
If you are conversational in Spanish an want a quaint place situated in the center of Madrid then I highly recommend staying at this accommodation. You are less than 10 minutes away from the Sol Metro and 3 min walk to the San Miguel Market. However, the rooms are located on the 3rd floor of the building and the entrance to the 3rd floor is always locked. Therefore we often had to go to the 2nd floor to ask the receptionist to open the door which was pretty inconvenient if you go in and out all day. Multiple the dining options around and historical sites are walkable. Recommend if traveling with young adults vs elderly.
Maria Angela
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Vladimir
Oct 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Super location and lovely staff. On smaller side and can be fumed from restaurant frying downstairs but considering how much you spend its a viable budget option.
Great hostal in amazing area close to all the tourist attractions. Friendly reception.
Lots of bars and restaurants close by. Private bathroom facilities although room a little on the small side.
Great value and would definitely stay again.
Small room but well facilitated. Perfect for a short stay where a bed, toilet and shower are required. Lots of street noise including a very noisy manhole cover overnight, but apart from this the hotel fitted the bill perfectly
The hostal is conveniently situated, being very close to the Plaza Mayor and numerous good bars and restaurants. Although it is on the second floor, there is a lift. We found the staff welcoming, friendly and helpful; communication was wholly in Spanish. The room and facilities were spotlessly clean, with good air conditioning. The only disadvantage was occasional loud noise from a nearby room.
Room was hot, no a/c working. Ceiling fan did the trick. Quiet close to everything food shopping etc. Location second to none. Hard to locate hotel is located on 2nd floor only.
We stayed here on a Wednesday. For the price, our room was nice, with a private bathroom, 2 beds, a large window, free wifi, and a tv. Our room was quiet, clean, and the towels were large and fluffy. The room was small but it had a closet and in-room safe (which we did not use). The hotel is on the 2nd floor of the building and you need to press a button marked "la Macarena" next to the outside door to be allowed into the building. You then go up the elevator to the 2nd floor. Everything you need is nearby and walkable. The front desk is open 24 hours. We enjoyed our stay.
This hostel is surrounded with lot of restaurants and bars and is quite buzzing. And many tour busses gather people near this place so location wise it worked out well.
But otherwise, the hotel or hostel was a bit rundown. I had no issues with smaller rooms. But the maintenance especially like bathrooms were so dated. The first room given to us was quite smelly (apparently a restaurant kitchen is downstairs as other reviews have noted). So we changed to another room,where the bathroom/toilet broke a few times. The bathroom didn't even have a bath roll holder.
First time in Madrid and this was a perfectly walkable location close to locals bars and restaurants. We explored a good radius and there was plenty to see, do and buy. I really liked the leather shoe shops and there was one cork shop which are way more common in Portugal.
Check out El Mercado for a fast service but busy and fun food hall, but you also have cheaper grocery options like the Dia stores for fruits and such. Charcuterie is everywhere. The smell of pig is inescapable in some areas, so FYI, but I thought it was fine. You can find 2 euro wine in grocery stores and more expensive options in the shops.
As far as accommodations, La Macarena staff was very polite. Our beds were made every day. There is no fridge. Our room was a two bed turned into a three bed which made for cramped quarters but were were happy with it besides when we tried to cuddle and the beds pushed together were a little gapped.
I would recommend this place! We had a great stay!