Dirt Cheap Madrid

If cash is your concern, but you’re really not up for sleeping in a bunk bed and sharing a room with a truckload of strangers, then what you’re looking for is an “upscale” hostel (and I use the term loosely). Madrid has no less than a gazillion places to that is sure to fulfill all of your accommodation dreams.

Hostal Playa
This little hostel boasts two stars and was very recently renovated. Located smack dab between Huertas and Sol, you really can’t go wrong staying here. With heat in the winter, AC in the summer, and a friendly staff, what more could you ask for? Single rooms from 40, Double rooms from 48, and triple rooms from 65.

Calle Victoria, 2, 4º izq.
Metro Sol (L1, L2, L3)
Tel. 91 521 3844
info@hostalplaya.com

Hostal Villar
This is where value for money really comes to life. This option is located in Huertas, within spitting distance from all the sites, and complete with a professional staff and a range of services. Choose a room with or without a bathroom (single: 28 or 36 euro, double: 36 or 50 euro, triple: 50 or 70 euro).

Calle Príncipe, 18
Metro Sevilla (L2)
Tel. 91 531 6600
info@villar.es
www.villar.es

Hostal Zabala
Welcome, my friends, to Hostal Zabala and its one little star, where your stay will be transformed into an unforgettable experience. This little lodging has set up shop in a refurbished historical building right in the center, and has 12 rooms to offer (single rooms from 30 euro, and doubles from 45 euro).

Calle Magdalena, 21
Metro Anton Martín (L1)
Tel. 913 691 988
www.geocities.com/hostalzabala/

Hostal Besaya
Clean, hospitable and (somewhat) modern, all wrapped into one: that’s Hostal Besaya for you. Aside from the stellar location in a great (and quieter) area and special offers on rooms, this is a prime choice for those of you noise-sensitive travelers who want to stay close to it all at affordable prices. Single rooms from 45 euro, doubles from 60 euro.

Calle San Bernardo 13, 3rd floor
Metro Noviciado, Santo Domingo (L2)
Tel. 91 541 3206
www.hostalbesaya.com

Hostal Cervantes
Dare I say you can’t go wrong in a hostel named after a man who is arguably the most prolific Spanish writer in history? Sign up for a little Don Quixote-style adventure and saddle up to this two-star wonder in the heart of Huertas neighborhood. Singles rooms from 50 euro and doubles from 60, breakfast included.

Calle Cervantes, 34, 2nd floor
Metro Sevilla (L2)
Tel. 91 429 2745
www.hostel-cervantes.com

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