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Hostal Ballesta

2.0 star property
Hostal near Gran Via in Madrid

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Interior
Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio
Staircase
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Calle Ballesta 5, Madrid, Madrid, 28004
  • Gran Via
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Puerta del Sol
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Plaza Mayor
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Madrid

Heart of Madrid.Within a 10-minute walk of this Madrid Centro hostal, you'll find Gran Via and Puerta del Sol. Also, Plaza Mayor is within half a mile (1 km) and Royal Palace of Madrid is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza Mayor - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Prado Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Panera Rosa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zurch Café & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lab 84 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zenith Brunch & Cocktails - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Burbujeria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostal Ballesta

Hostal near Gran Via in Madrid
As a guest of Hostal Ballesta, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Hostal Ballesta also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a complimentary grocery shopping service.

This Madrid hostal is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hostal Ballesta offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per person (roundtrip)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Hostal Ballesta to the airport?

Hostal Ballesta is 10.7 mi (31-min drive) away from the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hostal Ballesta have an airport shuttle?

Hostal Ballesta offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 60 per person, roundtrip.

Does Hostal Ballesta offer free breakfast?

Hostal Ballesta does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostal Ballesta?

No, there is no casino at this hostal, but Casino Gran Via (4-min walk) and Casino de Madrid (9-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostal Ballesta?

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

Is there free parking at Hostal Ballesta?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does Hostal Ballesta have a pool?

Hostal Ballesta does not have a pool.

Does Hostal Ballesta have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Hostal Ballesta to downtown Madrid?

Hostal Ballesta is 0.3 mi away from Madrid.

Hostal Ballesta Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls were thin, so you could hear noise in adjacent rooms, but great property otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina Pilar

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Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo Adolfo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were really nice, even though our check in time was until 1 pm they tried to help us with an early room sadly we couldn’t find any, but before our check in time everything was ready. Location is perfect just a few steps from gran via, and many stores and cafes near by. Would stay here anytime
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarahi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio, Miami

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel, very close to the Gran Via. highly recommended. Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariadna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tiene buena ubicación, buena atención del staff, buena limpieza
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loreta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to Callao area and 1 block away from La Gran Via street. The room very clean. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

weon hi

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Near to downtown, clean facility but little small, good for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steffan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and very simple
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay, Coppell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and perfectly adequate for 1 traveler. Everything functioned properly. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location is close to Gran Via and Puerto del Sol.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ida

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location is great , rooms were not sound proofed. The staff was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julio Manuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personal always willing to assist. Shower needs to add safety features
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karime

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fue muy grata nuestra estadía aquí, el personal Muy atento en todo momento. Volvería a hacer mi reserva nuevamente !!! Mil gracias por todas sus atenciones !!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Dated property, comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

walter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Location, location, it was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erandeni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my stay was very pleasant, my only complain was the noise, I guess the walls are not that sounds proof because I could hear almost every morning when they started cleaning the rooms that were nearby, and one night I could hear my neighbor snoring. Apart from that everything was great!!! clean rooms, location is amazing and you have many restaurants and supermarkets nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Reinaldo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dmitry

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic Hostal with great location options in Madrid for shopping, dinner options and tourism ….
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Snait

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025