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Hostal Matheu

2.0 star property
This welcoming hostal puts travelers in Madrid's energetic center, where they can sip coffee at the on-site café or relax with drinks at the bar after exploring

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Hostal Matheu sits near Puerta del Sol, offering a comfortable base with in-room WiFi and dining options including a coffee shop, bar, and restaurant. Guests can start their day with the buffet breakfast before exploring nearby attractions like Gran Via and Plaza Mayor.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

City Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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City Triple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

City Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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City Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

City Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

City Double Room Single Use, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Madrid Centro, a neighborhood in Madrid, Hostal Matheu is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. National Prado Museum and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gran Via and Paseo de la Castellana. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bernabéu Stadium or Movistar Arena. Visit our Madrid travel guide
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Calle Victoria 6, Madrid, Madrid, 28012

What's nearby

  • Puerta del Sol
    Puerta del Sol
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 0_56888998
    Plaza de Santa Ana
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gran Via
    Gran Via
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Miguel Market
    San Miguel Market
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza Mayor
    Plaza Mayor
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sol Station
    3 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station
    17 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Museo del Jamón
    1 min walk
  • Lhardy
    1 min walk
  • La Casa del Abuelo
    1 min walk
  • La Fontana de Oro
    1 min walk
  • Dubliners
    1 min walk

About this property

Hostal Matheu

Hostal near Puerta del Sol
A short walk from Gran Via and Plaza Mayor, Hostal Matheu provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal Matheu feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Carmela

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • 22 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Matheu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostal Matheu?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hostal Matheu?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hostal Matheu located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostal is steps from Calle de Alcalá, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de Santa Ana. Gran Via and Plaza Mayor are also within 10 minutes. Sol Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sevilla Station is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hostal Matheu Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 265 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great an convenient

Clean comfortable room, excellent location in the midst of a lively street. Too was well soundproofed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great, lovely rooms and a really central location which was perfect. The staff at Hotel Victoria 4 were lovely and really helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy plave
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very well located at the center of Madrid
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

YOSLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great!
Verified

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and very accessible to the Puerta del Sol
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay for the price. Clean, safe, and right in the middle of everything. That was the only down side though too as people were partying until 5am and it was not quiet. Great breakfast at the Victoria hotel nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aileen Marcelina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights. Location is very convenient with a lot of dining and shops. Really walkable. Reception at Hotel Victoria was smooth, staff were kind and friendly. The room is ok for the 2 night stay. Comfortable, however I would have wanted the bathroom to be more clean as I saw some hair on the sink and tub. Room can get noisy if you are a light sleeper since restaurants are outside, although this did not bother us. I would still stay here the next time aim back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location right off Sol, 15% discount off the Carmela resto and lots of great restos in 2 block radius
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Caroline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only book this place to store your luggage or if you have bad hearing and don’t care much for hygiene. A club under which plays loud boring music all night and walls as if of paper. You hear every step and whisper by neighbors around. Mould in the bathroom and bedsheets not clean. It was a “cheap” option in an expensive city, but it’s better to allow yourself a good rest after a day in this amazing city. Hopefully you can afford not to stay at Matheu.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location with provably 6-10 options for food and drink within a stone's throw and what seems like a million more in a short walk. The downside, don't expect any sleep before 3am as there are pubs right below the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place for tourists, near of everything, restaurants shops. Only one thing,’AC is not ok after this paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel Matheu is a part of a bigger hostel chain called Victoria 4. You still need to check in at that location if you want to stay at the other hostel. The staff are very friendly and know Spanish and English. The location itself is around a bunch of restaurants and shopping. It is also about a 12 minute walk to the palace. I only got to stay here for one night, but it did the trick!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very basic room in the heart of the gothic quarter. Very easy access areas around Madrid. Only negative is the noise I'd say. Our room faced the street which was noisy all night long with people, a dance club, trash pick up etc going on. But for the price and location it was good for us; take a noise machine with you and you'll be alright
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Sadly not the cozy retreat we had been promised

The information we received prior to arrival was excellent but I wasn't able to check in in advance using the on-line system. The hotel was situated in a very central location, but was quiet and felt very secure. Reception was in the Hotel Victoria ( a few doors down). The staff there were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast in the Victoria was good and they were able to store our bags for us won the last day before we flew home. The facilities listed for the Matheu (coffee shop, bar and restaurant), were situated either in the Hotel Victoria or, in the case of the restaurant, was a public restaurant between the 2 buildings. Unfortunately, although our room was clean and the bed comfortable, it was shabby, very small, and not al all as shown in the picture. I estimated it to be 8ft square which, by the time you add a double bed, a wardrobe, 2 adults and 2 suitcases, left VERY little room for manoeuvre. To make things worse the small window in the room had a dreadful outlook which discouraged us opening it or even looking out of it. We kept the curtains closed most of the time. The room felt very claustrophobic. Other rooms we saw looked much better. Sadly not the cozy retreat we had been promised.
peeling wallpaper
Chipped paintwork
Torn wallpaper
The bed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostal has a great location . To check in you need to walk to another hotel and they will check you in . You need to go upstairs no elevators to the first floor where you will find the hostal door entrance . The room is extremely small for 3 people . The beds had only 2 sheets as cover and the sheets were stained and ripped ( I will attach a picture ) . There was a cockroach in the entrance of the building one night . I paid almost $800 for 3 nights definitely not worth the money . Definitely I do not recommend it .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of Madrid. Great for location and sight seeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I traveled with my dog and it was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Florence

Clean, budget-friendly, walking distance from lots of sites, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KADHUM

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

Nice stay

Amazing stay during visit Madrid Clean hotel ..nice bathroom .. wonderful and delicious breakfast in victoria hotel ... thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor Alejandro Puerta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect! In the center of Madrid. Lots of bars and restaurants around. The room was so clean and accommodated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its rooms and very small and expensive it doesn’t even look like it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean. Inspite of being located in the dining and pubs area, quiet at night. Easy and quick check in. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wen Zhong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cost effective. We are satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025