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Hostal Ballesta

2.0 star property
Hostal with 24-hour front desk, walk to Gran Via

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Hostal Ballesta

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Interior
Superior Room | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Single Room
Reception

Overview of Hostal Ballesta

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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Map
Calle Ballesta 5, Madrid, Madrid, 28004
  • Popular LocationGran Via3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPuerta del Sol8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaza Mayor12 min walk
  • AirportMadrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)22 min drive
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Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Madrid

Hostal Ballesta is located in Madrid Centro, a neighborhood in Madrid, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Royal Palace of Madrid and Calle de Alcalá are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at El Retiro Park and Casa de Campo. Madrid Amusement Park and Madrid Zoo Aquarium are not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 3 min walk
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk
  • Plaza Mayor - 12 min walk
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 14 min walk
  • Prado Museum - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Gran Via Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 17 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Tavernier Gran Vía - 3 min walk
  • Boyberry Madrid - 2 min walk
  • Gymage Lounge Resort - 2 min walk
  • Café de la Luz - 2 min walk
  • Brunch Club - 2 min walk

About this property

Hostal Ballesta

Hostal near Gran Via
A short walk from Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, Hostal Ballesta provides a free grocery shopping service and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say good things about the location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal Ballesta have thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per person (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

Ballesta Madrid
Hostal Ballesta
Hostal Ballesta Hostel
Hostal Ballesta Hostel Madrid
Hostal Ballesta Madrid
Hostal Ballesta Hotel Madrid
Hostal Ballesta Hotel Madrid
Hostal Ballesta Hostal
Hostal Ballesta Madrid
Hostal Ballesta Hostal Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Ballesta pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal Ballesta?

As of Apr 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal Ballesta on May 6, 2024 start from CA $179.12, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hostal Ballesta?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hostal Ballesta?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hostal Ballesta provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per person applies.

Where is Hostal Ballesta located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostal is within a 10-minute walk of Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de España - Princesa. Lope de Vega Theatre and Calle de Alcalá are also within 10 minutes. Gran Via Station and Callao Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Hostal Ballesta Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 626 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 626 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 626 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 626 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 626 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marcela, hollywood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice small room, Very clean, close to many places in the middle of everything, but the only issue we have was to many prostitutes around.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, great location, you can walk anywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf, Leander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value! Very good location. Super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maikel

It is located close to mayor attractions, Gran Via , coffee shops, restaurants, there are convenient stores just in the corner.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sawin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Raymundo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hostal is near everything but is in a red zone street. The hookers are all over the street all day and all night, it made us feel uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet in excellent location near many restaurants and shops, just 2 blocks off Gran Via. Metro station also very close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me hospedé con mi hija y mi esposa por 3 noches y la pasamos muy bien. Es un área cerca de la gran vía así que teníamos acceso a donde queríamos ir caminando. Me hospedería nuevamente.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, very convenient we literally walked everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Great Facilities
Check-In Time
1:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)