Hostels in Madrid????
Hostels in Madrid????
Hello!!
Soon a couple of friends and myself are going to Madrid.. this is oir first time in this city. We’re on our thirties, so we want to visit museums and restaurants. Besides, we are still looking for accomodation.. we have been thinking on hostals, but we are not so sure... Can you give us some recomendations???
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In Madrid I know a place called Metropol Hostel. This place is very well located, 5 minutes walking from “La Puerta del Sol”. It’s economic, clean, with breakfast included. I believe it was a hotel and a couple of years ago became a hostel. The rooms are smal, so you will not have to share with more people.... Each room has a TV and bathroom.
Near this hostel, Santa Ana and Huertas are the nearest zonas! Head up Calle Victoria (I think - beside the Museo del Jamon) from Puerta del Sol and stop in the busy bars for tapas and drinks. Take a look at what people are eating/ drinking and point, if necessary. Many of the bars have a speciality, so don't miss out.
To sit down (very casual) try Maceira on Huertas. They'll probably have a queue so pop in before you're starving and put your name down. There's a place called Susana that looks great, but always has a queue around Calle Sevilla (head up San Jeronimo from Sol and take the first left, then the first right I think...).
There are also great tapas bars around La Latina - try El Almendro (earlyish) and again follow the crowd.
For trendy eating try calle Libertad (metro Opera - but a short walk really). There's a huge range of restaurants there. Bocaito for tapas and great raciones (best jamon I've EVER eaten); Extremedura (for BIG meat), Carmencita (I've never been, but it's always recommended) and I can't believe I don't remember the name, but there's a restaurant towards the end of the street with huge plate glass windows that's really great. The street leads on to Agusto Figueroa - the home of all great shoes! (just go before 2 on Saturday!) This area is called Chueca, it's the gay area, has a fab buzz and I really like it, but some people think it seedy, so if you're very nervous go for lunch not dinner - and don't miss the shoes...
For boozy lunch, I like Bellas Artes restaurant (metro Opera)- it's incredibly chic. Don't miss Casa Mingo for sunday lunch (roast chicken, cider, salad) - metro to Principe Pio then walk 10-15 minutes on Paseo de la Florida. This is an institution, and if you like people watching, it will be hard to leave.
I hope this information is helpful.
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I've stayed in 2 hostals in Madrid, both of which have been absolutely fine and fairly cheap. My favourite was the Hostal San Isidro which is on a street (calle del principe) just off Plaza Santa Ana. It's the 3rd floor in a large, old Spanish apartment block. Spotlessly clean, en suite bathroom, twin bed room, very nice staff although you will have to mime if your Spanish isn't up to much like mine! Hostals in Spain are a different thing to hostels, they are basically B&Bs but without the breakfast part so you should get your own rooms. Not sure if San Isidro do triples if that's what you need, but a lot of others do.
Madrid is fantastic - you should have a great time!
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In Madrid I know a place called Metropol Hostel. This place is very well located, 5 minutes walking from “La Puerta del Sol”. It’s economic, clean, with breakfast included. I believe it was a hotel and a couple of years ago became a hostel. The rooms are smal, so you will not have to share with more people.... Each room has a TV and bathroom.
Near this hostel, Santa Ana and Huertas are the nearest zonas! Head up Calle Victoria (I think - beside the Museo del Jamon) from Puerta del Sol and stop in the busy bars for tapas and drinks. Take a look at what people are eating/ drinking and point, if necessary. Many of the bars have a speciality, so don't miss out.
To sit down (very casual) try Maceira on Huertas. They'll probably have a queue so pop in before you're starving and put your name down. There's a place called Susana that looks great, but always has a queue around Calle Sevilla (head up San Jeronimo from Sol and take the first left, then the first right I think...).
There are also great tapas bars around La Latina - try El Almendro (earlyish) and again follow the crowd.
For trendy eating try calle Libertad (metro Opera - but a short walk really). There's a huge range of restaurants there. Bocaito for tapas and great raciones (best jamon I've EVER eaten); Extremedura (for BIG meat), Carmencita (I've never been, but it's always recommended) and I can't believe I don't remember the name, but there's a restaurant towards the end of the street with huge plate glass windows that's really great. The street leads on to Agusto Figueroa - the home of all great shoes! (just go before 2 on Saturday!) This area is called Chueca, it's the gay area, has a fab buzz and I really like it, but some people think it seedy, so if you're very nervous go for lunch not dinner - and don't miss the shoes...
For boozy lunch, I like Bellas Artes restaurant (metro Opera)- it's incredibly chic. Don't miss Casa Mingo for sunday lunch (roast chicken, cider, salad) - metro to Principe Pio then walk 10-15 minutes on Paseo de la Florida. This is an institution, and if you like people watching, it will be hard to leave.
I hope this information is helpful.
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Thanks for the recommendations.
I have been searching for accomodation and check the websites of the Metropol Hostel and others and this in particular seems really nice.
It is more or less what we are looking for. It will be perfect to share the room just with my mates.
If Metropol Hostel is in the center, this will be perfect cause we don't want to spend money on taxis. This location looks pretty cool.. I took a look at the photos of the place.. and it's the best one.. in comparison with some others...
Ok.. I'm just thinking here and writing down my thoughts...
It's around 19 euros per person.. so it's ok...
Well thank you all.. I will tell you about my decision when we come back...
bye
Hello!!
Soon a couple of friends and myself are going to Madrid.. this is oir first time in this city. We’re on our thirties, so we want to visit museums and restaurants. Besides, we are still looking for accomodation.. we have been thinking on hostals, but we are not so sure... Can you give us some recomendations???
Answers:
In Madrid I know a place called Metropol Hostel. This place is very well located, 5 minutes walking from “La Puerta del Sol”. It’s economic, clean, with breakfast included. I believe it was a hotel and a couple of years ago became a hostel. The rooms are smal, so you will not have to share with more people.... Each room has a TV and bathroom.
Near this hostel, Santa Ana and Huertas are the nearest zonas! Head up Calle Victoria (I think - beside the Museo del Jamon) from Puerta del Sol and stop in the busy bars for tapas and drinks. Take a look at what people are eating/ drinking and point, if necessary. Many of the bars have a speciality, so don't miss out.
To sit down (very casual) try Maceira on Huertas. They'll probably have a queue so pop in before you're starving and put your name down. There's a place called Susana that looks great, but always has a queue around Calle Sevilla (head up San Jeronimo from Sol and take the first left, then the first right I think...).
There are also great tapas bars around La Latina - try El Almendro (earlyish) and again follow the crowd.
For trendy eating try calle Libertad (metro Opera - but a short walk really). There's a huge range of restaurants there. Bocaito for tapas and great raciones (best jamon I've EVER eaten); Extremedura (for BIG meat), Carmencita (I've never been, but it's always recommended) and I can't believe I don't remember the name, but there's a restaurant towards the end of the street with huge plate glass windows that's really great. The street leads on to Agusto Figueroa - the home of all great shoes! (just go before 2 on Saturday!) This area is called Chueca, it's the gay area, has a fab buzz and I really like it, but some people think it seedy, so if you're very nervous go for lunch not dinner - and don't miss the shoes...
For boozy lunch, I like Bellas Artes restaurant (metro Opera)- it's incredibly chic. Don't miss Casa Mingo for sunday lunch (roast chicken, cider, salad) - metro to Principe Pio then walk 10-15 minutes on Paseo de la Florida. This is an institution, and if you like people watching, it will be hard to leave.
I hope this information is helpful.
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I've stayed in 2 hostals in Madrid, both of which have been absolutely fine and fairly cheap. My favourite was the Hostal San Isidro which is on a street (calle del principe) just off Plaza Santa Ana. It's the 3rd floor in a large, old Spanish apartment block. Spotlessly clean, en suite bathroom, twin bed room, very nice staff although you will have to mime if your Spanish isn't up to much like mine! Hostals in Spain are a different thing to hostels, they are basically B&Bs but without the breakfast part so you should get your own rooms. Not sure if San Isidro do triples if that's what you need, but a lot of others do.
Madrid is fantastic - you should have a great time!
Answers:
In Madrid I know a place called Metropol Hostel. This place is very well located, 5 minutes walking from “La Puerta del Sol”. It’s economic, clean, with breakfast included. I believe it was a hotel and a couple of years ago became a hostel. The rooms are smal, so you will not have to share with more people.... Each room has a TV and bathroom.
Near this hostel, Santa Ana and Huertas are the nearest zonas! Head up Calle Victoria (I think - beside the Museo del Jamon) from Puerta del Sol and stop in the busy bars for tapas and drinks. Take a look at what people are eating/ drinking and point, if necessary. Many of the bars have a speciality, so don't miss out.
To sit down (very casual) try Maceira on Huertas. They'll probably have a queue so pop in before you're starving and put your name down. There's a place called Susana that looks great, but always has a queue around Calle Sevilla (head up San Jeronimo from Sol and take the first left, then the first right I think...).
There are also great tapas bars around La Latina - try El Almendro (earlyish) and again follow the crowd.
For trendy eating try calle Libertad (metro Opera - but a short walk really). There's a huge range of restaurants there. Bocaito for tapas and great raciones (best jamon I've EVER eaten); Extremedura (for BIG meat), Carmencita (I've never been, but it's always recommended) and I can't believe I don't remember the name, but there's a restaurant towards the end of the street with huge plate glass windows that's really great. The street leads on to Agusto Figueroa - the home of all great shoes! (just go before 2 on Saturday!) This area is called Chueca, it's the gay area, has a fab buzz and I really like it, but some people think it seedy, so if you're very nervous go for lunch not dinner - and don't miss the shoes...
For boozy lunch, I like Bellas Artes restaurant (metro Opera)- it's incredibly chic. Don't miss Casa Mingo for sunday lunch (roast chicken, cider, salad) - metro to Principe Pio then walk 10-15 minutes on Paseo de la Florida. This is an institution, and if you like people watching, it will be hard to leave.
I hope this information is helpful.
Answers:
Thanks for the recommendations.
I have been searching for accomodation and check the websites of the Metropol Hostel and others and this in particular seems really nice.
It is more or less what we are looking for. It will be perfect to share the room just with my mates.
If Metropol Hostel is in the center, this will be perfect cause we don't want to spend money on taxis. This location looks pretty cool.. I took a look at the photos of the place.. and it's the best one.. in comparison with some others...
Ok.. I'm just thinking here and writing down my thoughts...
It's around 19 euros per person.. so it's ok...
Well thank you all.. I will tell you about my decision when we come back...
bye