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The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Plaza Mayor in Madrid

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Restaurant
Living area
Game room
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Calle de la Encomienda, 16, Madrid, Madrid, 28012
  • Plaza Mayor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Puerta del Sol
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Gran Via
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Penthouse | Private kitchen

Penthouse

  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (private, 8 beds)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room (private, 6 beds)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (private, 6 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room) | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium Room (private, 8 beds) | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room (private, 8 beds)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 6-Bed Dormitory Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 6-Bed Dormitory Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Madrid

Heart of Madrid.Within a 10-minute walk of this Madrid Centro hostel, you'll find Plaza Mayor and Plaza de España - Princesa. Also, Puerta del Sol is within half a mile (1 km) and Royal Palace of Madrid is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Plaza Mayor - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gran Via - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Prado Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tirso de Molina Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cerveceria Cruz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Amadeo - Los Caracoles - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Imparcial - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panishop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boconó Specialty Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel

Hostel near Plaza Mayor in Madrid
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Madrid hostel is smoke free.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel offers 53 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 29 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Shopping

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 29 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

The Central House Lavapiés
The Central House Madrid Lavapiés
The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel Madrid

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel to the airport?

The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel is 11.9 mi (24-min drive) away from the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel.

Does The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino de Madrid (14-min walk) and Casino Gran Via (16-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for EUR 29 per night.

Does The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel have a pool?

The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel to downtown Madrid?

The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Madrid.

The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 213 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sung Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well-organized in guest reception. Doesn't have kitchenette. It has its own restaurant. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fabulous budget option for central Madrid

It's easy to flinch a bit when you hear the term "hostel" but the Central House in Lavapiés in Madrid isn't just a clean, comfortable place to stay. With a funky bar that has something fun programmed every night (walking tours, trivia nights, language exchanges) and super-helpful staff who know the area inside and out, it's a great resource for getting to know Europe's most vibrant capital city. It's located within walking distance of the Plaza Mayor and the Puerta del Sol, with lots of great bookstores, bars and restaurants nearby, and is easy to reach by public transit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very central, close to everything. Clean and nice. I love the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

idamary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place in a centric area, good price this was my first experience in a hostel and it was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian Thaddeus Anthony, Annandale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel in an excellent location. Convenient and close to major attractions. The lobby is inviting and hip. I would book here again when we return to Madrid. The quad room was tight for 4 adults but it’s fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff service was phenomenal! They were very friendly and accommodating. We arrived early and they were super nice and accommodated us and let us check in early. They also call the cabs for us whenever needed. The bathrooms were not the cleanest and you had to rent towels. Other than that, everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Nti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tharyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option for easy access to Central Madrid and convenient location towards night life, markets and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, cheap convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trini

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was really nice and the staff was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tarkan, Ladera Ranch

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend. Great location, clean and modern

Location was really good. I walked everywhere. The hostel was very modern and clean, almost felt more like a hotel. Having the cityplaza resto right across was very convenient for a bite and a drink. A few cons…had to pay to store my luggage. Every other place I’ve been to does it for free. No hair dryer in the room, had to ask at the front desk and the hair dryer stopped working after 2mins. The communal dinner doesn’t really seem to be a thing. The people at the city plaza didn’t even know what I was talking about when I mentioned it. But overall, I would still highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pritam

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena Carolina, Mexicali

Very easy going, clean and functional
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JUAN CARLOS

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

DiDi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in efficient but not very friendly; maybe because busy holiday wkd? Other staff much more personable. Sunday walking tour w Izzi outstanding. Good pace, lots of history & general knowledge
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hostel, friendly staff, easy to get around the central areas. Can’t fault it for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

porfirio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Central

Great central place with lots to do, has bottom level parking as well so a must if you rent a car, got free beers at the bar aswell, very hipster. Would likely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024