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Hostal Ballesta is a stylish, modern guest house in the center of Madrid, 492 feet from Gran Vía. It offers 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi in all areas. Rooms at the Hostal Ballesta have flat-screen satellite TV. They come with a work desk and a safe, as well as a private bathroom. Some rooms have a private balcony. The Ballesta has a lounge with a large flat-screen TV, and a computer room with free internet access. There is free national and international press, and drinks and snacks are available from the vending machines. Hostal Ballesta is 656 feet from Gran Vía Metro Station, and Callao Metro Station is also a short walk away. Public parking is available nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Madrid, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nahara
    United States of America United States of America
    Room is comfortable, clean and spacious. Location is convenient and close to buses as well as metro. It’s a quiet area close to all the main areas and so walkable.
  • Ignacio
    United States of America United States of America
    Combination of price, quality, location and service. Highly recommended
  • Hedga
    United States of America United States of America
    Location and cleanliness. I have stay here 3 times in the last year.

Host Info

Company review score: 8.9Based on 21,585 reviews from 13 properties
13 managed properties

Company info

The Ballesta Hostel is an economic and modern hostel, situated right in Madrid´s city centre just a few metres away from La Gran Via (Madrid´s high street). Its unbeatable location gives guests a great variety of possibilities.

Property info

It has recently been refurbished and is modern and economical with all the services needed to offer a pleasant stay for our guests, making it one of the best options for accommodation in Madrid’s city centre.

Neighborhood info

The Ballesta is recommended among Madrid´s downtown hostels, due to its proximity to Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Old Town, Royal Palace and the Prado museum, as well as offering a wide variety of venues for entertainment.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

Amenities of Hostal Ballesta
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Baggage storage
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Hostal Ballesta takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Hostal Ballesta

  • Hostal Ballesta is 1,800 feet from the center of Madrid. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hostal Ballesta offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Hostal Ballesta include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Single
      • Triple

    • The prices at Hostal Ballesta may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Hostal Ballesta is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.