Hostal Ballesta

2.0 star property
City-center hostal within walking distance of Gran Via

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Interior
Property entrance
Front of property
Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio
Interior
In the heart of Madrid, Hostal Ballesta is a warm retreat. Begin your day with free in-room WiFi and helpful staff who can assist with tour tickets or babysitting. With express check-in, a front-desk safe, and roundtrip airport shuttle available for trips to and from the airport.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $66
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Ballesta 5, Madrid, Madrid, 28004

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Prado Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 31 min drive
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 17 min walk
  • Madrid Principe Pio Station - 22 min walk
  • Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 29 min walk
  • Gran Via Station - 3 min walk
  • Callao Station - 4 min walk
  • Santo Domingo Station - 6 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boyberry Madrid - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Luz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pans & Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Tavernier Gran Vía - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostal Ballesta

When you stay at Hostal Ballesta, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Gran Via and Puerta del Sol. Also, Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace of Madrid are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gran Via Station is 3 minutes and Callao Station is 4 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 35 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Street parking available
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 60 per person (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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

Does Hostal Ballesta offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hostal Ballesta does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hostal Ballesta?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hostal Ballesta?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hostal Ballesta?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 60 per person roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal Ballesta?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hostal Ballesta?

No, this hostal doesn't have a casino, but Casino Gran Via (4-min walk) is nearby.

What's the area around Hostal Ballesta like?

Hostal Ballesta is in Madrid Centro, a short 3-minute walk from Gran Via Station and 3 minutes' walk from Gran Via. Travelers love the hostal's prime location.

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Hostal Ballesta Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Its a nice clean place to stay the staff is very friendly and helpful
Harry, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

excellent location and staff. would definitely be staying there again next time I am back
Mariapaula, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

It is a very well located property
Luis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It has a great location and the rooms are excellent in price
Mario, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location is excellent and the bathroom is very clean
Kiyomi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very friendly, clean place, elevator was good
Carlos, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was clean and easy walking distance to the Gran Via. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Denise, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A pure glob trotter gem. Staff super helpful.
predrag, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Near to the Gran Via.
Alba, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was in great condition and clean
Bart, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very well located near the city center. Street is a a bit sketchy but safe.
Adriana, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very Good
It was in a good central location and very good price. The bed was comfortable and the noise at night was very low. Would definitely stay here again.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location. Small But clean and ok roms. Friendly staff.
Carina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was nice and clean, the people were friendly, and it is located in a cool part of Madrid with lots of bars and restaurants.
Benjamin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Proximity to Grand Via. True to the description on expedia
Rashmi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great start to Spain
Was a pleasant experience. Excellent location. Walking distance to great dining and a shoppers delight particularly for high end stores.
Lorena, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well-located and had everything we needed for a short stay. Bed was comfortable and the room was spotless.
Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Confortable and very clean
The hotel is in a great location. Very clean and confortable. I will come back again.
Janice, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Hotel is a bit outdated, but is perfectly located!
Renato, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Near center gran via and puerta del sol
Jorge, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is very well located, two blocks from Gran Via, the staff very nice and it was safe and clean.
Bertha, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sex workers around the Hostal.
Eduardo, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel was clean. A little old. The bathroom was nice and the shower was very powerful. I enjoy the location a lot
Diego, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Warm and Friendly Hotel Staff
Accommodating and friendly staff
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location(1 and 1/2 block from Gran Via and 2 from Metro) Quite and clean Thanks
Ernesto, 4-night trip