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Hotel Francisco I

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Hotel Francisco I in Madrid's historic center offers a refined base for city exploration. Walk to major landmarks, then enjoy amenities like dry cleaning, a welcoming bar, and free WiFi in every room. The hearty breakfast and prime location consistently earn praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Select Comfort bed
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Terrace | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Arenal, 15, Madrid, Madrid, 28013

What's nearby

  • Plaza Mayor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gran Via - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Prado Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Opera Station - 2 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 4 min drive
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolatería San Ginés - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chocolateria 1902 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Steakburger Arenal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tapa Tapa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paraíso del Jamon - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Francisco I

Upscale hotel near Plaza Mayor
A short walk from Puerta del Sol and Royal Palace of Madrid, Hotel Francisco I provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and outdoor furniture
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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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
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

Francisco Hotel
Francisco I
Francisco I Madrid
Hotel Francisco
Hotel Francisco I
Hotel Francisco I Madrid
Francisco i Hotel
Francisco i Madrid
Hotel Francisco I Hotel
Hotel Francisco I Madrid
Hotel Francisco I Hotel Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Francisco I pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Francisco I?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Francisco I?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Francisco I?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Francisco I provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Francisco I located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Royal Theatre, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol. Gran Via and Royal Palace of Madrid are also within 10 minutes. Opera Station and Sol Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Francisco I Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 788 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Breakfast was great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The choice of breakfast was very wide, everything we had was very tasty.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities
Loved every minute of this beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisela Francisca

Liked: Amenities
Amazing hotel in an excellent location, very convenient
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful property! First class service and hospitality! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great Hotel central and easy walking to sites of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srbuhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Breakfast buffet is wonderful. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff, great location and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a terrific hotel! The staff was very accommodating and allowed to check in before the 3pm time which was helpful after arriving a 5:30am from the states. The breakfast was high quality and they offered eggs to order in addition to the normal European fare. the hotel has a super location within most offerings in the old town area. For dinners, the front desk staff offered many good selections to choose from. The only down side for the hotel is a lack of on site auto parking. This is a great property that did not disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

raixa

great hotel . Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. Could walk everywhere needed to see the sights or have something to eat. Pedestrian street right outside with a small walk to catch an uber or taxi. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gagik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

amauri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service, staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is small but they make the most of their space. It was clean, the staff was excellent and with the exception of very small windows, we have not complaints. Perhaps more important was how they responded when we needed something or something wasn’t quite right. They were superstars! There are plenty of good shops and sights nearby. Not truly central city, but a location we really enjoyed. We recommend The Francisco!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Had my room ready even though I arrived early. The room was large, airy and clean. Had three balconies looking out over Calle de Arsenal. Lovely large bathroom with all the amenities you need. Breakfast was amazing with loads of delicious options. Prime location for visiting the sites in Madrid and for accessing the metro. Area is safe and lively at all hours. Windows are soundproof. 10/10 would recommend this hotel - no negatives whatsoever.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in an excellent location. Loved the options at the included breakfast as well!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herby

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

Amazing Hotel / Best staff

The breakfast buffet was the best I have had anywhere
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa

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

We will be back

We have been coming to Hotel Francisco for the last 6 years at least once/twice per year. It’s our home away from home when we are in Madrid. Great decor and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay in a great location

The hotel was great. The breakfast was incredible. The service was fabulous and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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