This welcoming hostel combines genuine hospitality with practical comforts in a prime location just steps away from Madrid's magnificent El Retiro Park.
Hostel 165 offers a convenient base in central Madrid near El Retiro Park. Travelers value the practical in-room WiFi and on-site laundry for longer stays. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff and the lobby's coffee and tea station that starts the day right.
Retiro, a neighborhood in Madrid, is home to Hostel 165. Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta de Alcalá are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and Madrid Zoo Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Movistar Arena or Bernabéu Stadium. Visit our Madrid travel guide
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Bathroom
5 detached shared bathrooms
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Hostel 165 Madrid
Hostel 165 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel 165 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Madrid
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostel 165 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hostel 165?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Hostel 165?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hostel 165 located?
Located in Retiro, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hospital Gregorio Maranon and El Retiro Park. Prado Museum and Gran Via are also within 3 mi (5 km). Conde de Casal Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sainz de Baranda Station is 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Hostel 165 Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.8
Cleanliness
7.6
Amenities
8.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 268 reviews
10 - Excellent
145
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 268 reviews
8 - Good
62
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 268 reviews
6 - Okay
29
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 268 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 268 reviews
2 - Terrible
24
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chi kingsmann
Mar 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms
Chi kingsmann
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Chi kingsmann
Mar 2, 2026
The rooms are clean,I think is only one female staff people don't like.I think the so call manager takes a poor judgment he is still youngman
Chi kingsmann
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Hamid
Mar 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The place is clean and the area where it is located is good.
Everything was good specially staff a girl from Colombia she was good and maintain everything for other query contact me my WhatsApp number :+91 9053289749
Gursewak
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
lenia
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like the staff, the place is very safe. Only thing is the mattress. Also need more bathrooms, and to fix the water because after a certain amount of people shower it stays cold
The staff were friendly and keep it tidy often the time. You can charge devices right next to bed and laundry (washing and drying) service is available. Actually staff is at the reception all the time so that check in can be made after midnight as well. The only thing I did not like was air mattress. So far it was pleasant stay for me
The mattress and pillow were comfortable. The bedroom was cooled well. The staff was friendly. The place was really clean. My only suggestions are more hooks and/or shelves in shower rooms for clothes and towel and keep toilet paper stocked in bathrooms.
Need working lockers as the ones with codes all have the same code, and it isn’t possible to use your own padlock.
Also there are no towels despite that they advertise it.
Beds are extremely squiky and moves a lot if someone moves a bit (even those beside you as the rooms are 20 bed rooms standing close to each other).
Staff is nice but knows no English, so can be hard to communicate.
Metro station nearby is close so have to walk 16 minutes to the metro.