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El Descanso

2.0 star property
Hostel near El Retiro Park, connected to a rail/subway station in Madrid

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Shared bathroom
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Av. de Pablo Neruda 68, Madrid, Madrid, 28018
  • El Retiro Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Prado Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gran Via
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Madrid

Puente de Vallecas stay.A stay at this Puente de Vallecas hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of El Retiro Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Prado Museum. Puerta del Sol and Gran Via are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • El Retiro Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • WiZink Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Prado Museum - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Gran Via - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Madrid El Pozo Station - 3 min drive
  • Alto del Arenal Station - 6 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mesón Escondido - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Las Cervecitas - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Curro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blanco y Negro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk

About this property

El Descanso

Hostel near El Retiro Park, connected to a rail/subway station in Madrid
As a guest of El Descanso, you'll find multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. El Descanso also features a communal living room and a water dispenser.

This Madrid hostel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
El Descanso offers 66 shared accommodations with air conditioning, slippers, and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads. This Madrid hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 10 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 9 2025 to August 15 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. 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.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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El Descanso Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Descanso Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Madrid

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Descanso to the airport?

El Descanso is 9.2 mi (13-min drive) away from the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Descanso have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Descanso.

Does El Descanso offer free breakfast?

El Descanso does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Descanso?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino de Madrid (9-min drive) and Casino Gran Via (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at El Descanso?

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

Is there free parking at El Descanso?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does El Descanso have a pool?

El Descanso does not have a pool.

Does El Descanso have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is El Descanso to downtown Madrid?

El Descanso is 3.7 mi away from Madrid.

El Descanso Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tatiana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived at the place there was no one at reception. There were a bunch of guys all around inside and outside the place. I said I booked a room and they all looked at me weird and didn’t speak any English. They just led me out of the place and pointed to a different spot. It was late and dark and I was very uncomfortable and scared. I tried looking for a place they pointed me to and it was a gated residential facility. I left.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamad Eqbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mohamad and Rana was perfect at the reception, i didn't had chance to say goodbye. The hostel location a little bit far from the center but clean and that is the important. Wish you the best guys.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is new, very very clean. Dorm beds are comfy and private, overall I had a great stay everything and everryone were really nice, only note is they charge 5€ for keeping lagguge after check out and not allowing to stay inside the hostel, so I was asked to leave. This policy was explained to me by the receptionist who offered me to just carry my stuff with me if it's not too heavy and if I don't like their policy. Besides that I am truly pleased by everything else.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception and lady at the front desk was an absolute beauty. The place was clean and peaceful, quiet, and felt very safe. The location is a bit far away from the city center, and transportation might be difficult without a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

margarita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No agradable
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Es muyyyy pequeño En la zona de camas, hay cortinas que dan "cierta" privacidad, pero cuando enciendes la luz todo se ve hacia afuera. Se me hizo muyyyy caro para el servicio que ofrece. No cuenta con cocina No tiene área para al menos comer lo que uno trae Los baños son mixtos y tienen cortinas de plástico horribles, q no te da nada de privacidad Los 15 minutos en autos, se convierten en casi u a hora si te mueves en transporte Urbano La atención de la recepción, esa si es muy buena, pero no me volvería a quedar en este lugar!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan De Dios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fue mi primera vez en el lugar y me encantó! El personal muy amable, siempre dispuestos a ayudar sin ninguna distinción de clientes! Las instalaciones mega limpias, el a/c perfecto, las literas cómodas, muy bien ubicado para tomar el transporte público, sin problema para estacionar el vehículo, a un excelente precio y repito, la atención fue super! Sin duda volveré a ir, lo recomiendo ampliamente!

10/10 Excellent

Zakia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El hostel es nuevo todo a estrenar😍 cuenta con una gran recepción todo luminoso con bonita decoración .la verdad que me ha encantado todo ....El personal que atiende son excelentes siempre estan dispuestos a ayudar y a brindarle confort y comodidad al huesped.Felicitaciones!!!!!!!! De otra parte esta muy bien ubicado cerca de la parada del metro esta a 15min del centro sin cambiar de linea y al rededor hay muchos supermercados a donde se puede comprar de todo,sin olvidar la limpieza esta todo ordenado y limpio...Relación calidad-precio excelente . Con gusto regresare a este Hostel y lo recomiendo en alto grado👍