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The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a short walk to Plaza Mayor

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Restaurant
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Game room
Living area
The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel offers a vibrant base in Madrid's heart with shopping and laundry on-site. Guests enjoy WiFi in their rooms and gather at the bar and restaurant. Puerta del Sol and the Royal Palace are a short walk away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room) | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 6-Bed Dormitory Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room)

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 6-Bed Dormitory Room)

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 6-Bed Dormitory Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room)

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room)

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse | Private kitchen

Penthouse

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (private, 6 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Premium Room (private, 6 beds)

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room (private, 6 beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (private, 8 beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Premium Room (private, 8 beds)

Premium Room (private, 8 beds) | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room (private, 8 beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Madrid Centro, a neighborhood in Madrid, The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Movistar Arena or Bernabéu Stadium.
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Calle de la Encomienda, 16, Madrid, Madrid, 28012

What's nearby

  • Plaza Mayor - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gran Via - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Prado Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tirso de Molina Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café del Art - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Amadeo - Los Caracoles - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Pavón - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panishop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Imparcial - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel

Hostel near Plaza Mayor
Near Puerta del Sol and Royal Palace of Madrid, The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel provides a terrace, shopping on site, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 53 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Local maps and sound-insulated walls
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 29 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 29 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Central House Lavapiés
The Central House Madrid Lavapiés
The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

Self parking is available for EUR 29 per night.

What time is check-in at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of El Rastro, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de España - Princesa. Puerta del Sol and Royal Palace of Madrid are also within 15 minutes. Tirso de Molina Station and La Latina Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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