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Ideal Hostel Madrid

1.0 star property
Hostel in Madrid, near Plaza Mayor

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Single Room | Free WiFi
Single Room | Free WiFi
Single Room | Free WiFi
Double Room | Free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Calle de los Cabestreros 3, Madrid, 28012
  • Place, Plaza de Santa Ana
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Mayor
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerta del Sol
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Madrid

Located in Madrid Centro, Ideal Hostel Madrid is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. This 30-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Plaza de Santa Ana - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza de España - Princesa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza Mayor - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gran Via - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tirso de Molina Station - 5 min walk
  • Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caravan Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peyma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafelito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beer Joint - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ciriaco Brown - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ideal Hostel Madrid

Hostel in Madrid, near Plaza Mayor
At Ideal Hostel Madrid, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. 3 bathrooms are also standard. Bathrooms are shared.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 3 detached shared bathrooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 25 2025 to November 24 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hostel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Youth Hostel Madrid
Ideal Hostel Madrid Hotel
Ideal Hostel Madrid Madrid
Ideal Hostel Madrid Hotel Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Ideal Hostel Madrid?

Ideal Hostel Madrid offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Ideal Hostel Madrid?

This hostel is situated in Madrid Centro within a short 11-minute walk of Plaza Mayor and also 11 minutes on foot from Puerta del Sol. You'll also find Royal Palace of Madrid and Gran Via less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Ideal Hostel Madrid?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Ideal Hostel Madrid have a casino on the premises?

No, Ideal Hostel Madrid doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ideal Hostel Madrid?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at Ideal Hostel Madrid?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ideal Hostel Madrid have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Ideal Hostel Madrid doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Ideal Hostel Madrid allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ideal Hostel Madrid.

Does Ideal Hostel Madrid have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How close is the airport from Ideal Hostel Madrid?

The closest major airport to Ideal Hostel Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which is 13.4 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ideal Hostel Madrid?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Ideal Hostel Madrid.

Ideal Hostel Madrid Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 122 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ruben

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Solo para un dia esta bien, no tienen ventanas, no tiene aire y tienen ventilador que no funcionan de todo bien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

sasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is simply a place that is a last resort option. The area is awful the heat was awful and i am pretty sure there were bed bugs. It should be cheaper for what it is really. Do not stay here alone if you are a woman, not worth it, spend the extra 20 bucks and stay somewhere better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
People working there are friendly and helpful. Is the fourth time I stayed with them. Quality/Price is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fang Ying

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Misleading listing - did not say "Double Room" also has a shared bathroom - the same as "Double Room with Shared Bathroom" listing. Having two listings of different names and prices with the same room type and shared bathrooms is super misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anastasiia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyoung sim

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was really clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Great value and comfortable.

I was greeted by a friendly receptionist who gave me all the information I required. The room was clean, warm and secure. I found that I needed to wear earplugs to avoid being kept awake by people using the security codes during the night. With ear plugs it was no problem. I stayed two nights comfortably for a very reasonable fee. Ten minutes walk to Museo Reina Sofia and a further twenty minutes to Museo Prado.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paolo

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

julio

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i reserve 7 nigths only stay 2 no power for the 2 nigths
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The first day I arrived there was a big, crazed man theatening me in the nearby plaza. The police were there regularly so conditions improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

OOsten

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was tiny. More like a closet. Not even a trash can. One tub for about 20 rooms. Room smelled terrible from cigarette smoke.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS IS MY FIRST TIME AT A HOSTEL. I had a lovely 10 nights. The room is decent and for the price you can’t beat it. Make sure to ask in advance for a room with a balcony, they are for the most part first come first serve. Thank you to the host for letting me relax in the lobby area while I waited for my room. Overall it’s clean, no thin walls, and in a great area that’s close to downtown. The only downside is the noise outside. If you can sleep with a busy night life outside then you’ll be just fine. Thank you again!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bolaji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Host was in constant communication with me to ensure i arrived at the right location, gave advice on things to help me settle in fast and enjoy my experience in madrid.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Daphne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lezina

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel, Newtown

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hostel doesn't really have any signage, so locating it can be tricky. The Area to the left (as you face the entrance) is quite sketchy, drug taking, gang-like behaviour (we even witnessed a fight). So take care when leaving the building. I was in Room 316 - A previous review stated the tiled floor was broken back in May, it's still not fixed as of June 14/17. Rooms are ok, very little means of keeping cool (no fan or A/C. One of the Toilets was out of order and vending machine in the communal area was seemingly broken. Walls are quite thin so you can hear most of what's going on in other rooms. I chose this as a cheap and cheerful option for a short break in Madrid and I wouldn't recommend anyone book this unless they were really desperate. It's tired, there's nobody on site most of the time and at night it's quite sketchy if you're on your own.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy in and out for the hostel. Would stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

chakib

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Demarr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A cheaper overnight stay in a good central location of Madrid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jules

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
for 3 consecutive nights the lock on the room's door with code did not work, despite promises it would be repaired. We had to call a nr and after quite some attempts the door was unlocked from distance
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024