€ Cheap Hostels
If you’re staying over in the real city that never sleeps (that’s right, eat your heart out New York), then how important can your accommodation really be? Let’s face it: you’re going to drop your stuff off, spend the whole day seeing the city, and party like rockstars at night. Ritz shmitz! The Palace Hotel? Puh-lease! Madrid has a slew of cheap and chipper hostels that will do more than serve their purpose during your stay.
Cat’s Hostel
Cat’s is located in the city centre and offers everything you ever wanted in a hostel, and more. It’s got a chill-out zone, a cave bar which hosts djs, a big screen, and the cheapest beer in town. Beds from 17 euro.
Calle Cañizares, 6
Metro Anton Martín (Anton Martin, L1)
Tel. 91 369 28 07
www.catshostel.com
info@catshostel.com
La Posada de Huertas Hostal
Location-wise, it might not get better than this. Right in the heart of Huertas, one of Madrid’s biggest party zones, this hostel is a well-kept and friendly place. Guests can mingle in the living room, cook their own food in the kitchen, enjoy the air conditioning in summer, and step outside into the wonderful chaos that is Spain’s capital. Restaurants, bar and discos right on your doorstep. Beds from 18 euro.
Calle Huertas, 21
Metro Anton Martín (Anton Martín, L1)
Tel. 91 429 5526
www.posadadehuertas.com
info@posadadehuertas.com
Mad Hostel
This is one of the newer places in town, and it’s fast becoming the backpackers’ hostel of choice. Centrally-located and fully-equipped with everything from lockers to a rooftop terrace to a gym, book a room to share (with 2 to 8 people) from 20 euro, make some friends and enjoy the city!
Calle de la Cabeza, 24
Metro Tirso de Molina (Tirso de Molina, L1)
Tel. 91 506 48 40
www.madhostel.com
info@madhostel.com
Hostal Salamanca
Head over and stay in the posh side of town without paying fancy prices! Hostal Salamanca is a stone’s throw from the sights, close to great shopping, and most importantly, affordable! Set up in a beautiful building dating back to 1950, the clean rooms and friendly service are just the tip of the iceberg. Check it out for yourself. Beds from 16 euro.
Calle José Ortega y Gasset, 89
Metro Lista (L4, L5)
Tel. 91 402 4046
www.hostalsalamanca.com
Los Amigos Hostel
As the name suggests, this place is a good bet for making friends. Run by backpackers for backpackers, Los Amigos is sure to meet your every travel need. With laundry service, a kitchen, internet, plus the prime location in the centre of it all, start making memories at the hostel, and then go from there. Beds from 17 euro.
Calle Campoamanes, 6-4
Metro Opera (L2, L5)
Tel. 91 559 2472
www.losamigoshostel.com
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