2,679 reviews
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$107Ballesta 5, Madrid, 28004, Spain
2,679 reviews
1/125
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$107Free wifi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Landmark view
Elevator
Patio
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Located in the heart of Madrid, Hostal Ballesta is a charming 2-star guest house offering a cozy and pet-friendly atmosphere just 0.3mi from the city center. With its convenient location on Ballesta 5, guests can explore the vibrant streets of Madrid with ease while enjoying comfortable accommodations.
This guest house features essential amenities such as free WiFi, 24-hour front desk service, and air conditioning to ensure a pleasant stay. The property also offers a shuttle service for an additional charge and an airport shuttle for added convenience. With 2679 reviews, Hostal Ballesta is praised for its prime location and friendly staff, making it a top choice for travelers looking to experience the lively energy of Madrid.
Guests can relax in non-smoking rooms with private bathrooms, free toiletries, and elevator access to upper floors. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, Hostal Ballesta provides a budget-friendly option in an ideal location to soak in the sights and sounds of Madrid. Starting at a minimum price, this cozy guest house offers a comfortable retreat for travelers seeking a memorable stay in the heart of Spain.
For the convenience of guests, Hostal Ballesta accepts various payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Maestro, and UnionPay. Cash is not accepted on the premises, making it easy for travelers to settle their bills using commonly used credit cards.
At Hostal Ballesta, guests can choose from a selection of non-smoking rooms with private bathrooms, equipped with complimentary toiletries for added comfort. The property also features elevator access to upper floors, ensuring easy mobility within the guest house. Each room offers a cozy retreat for travelers looking to unwind after exploring the bustling streets of Madrid.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Madrid with a stay at Hostal Ballesta. With its central location and budget-friendly rates, this charming 2-star guest house provides an ideal base for guests to experience the best of the city. Whether you're in town for business or pleasure, the comfortable accommodations and friendly staff at Hostal Ballesta promise a memorable stay in the heart of Spain's lively capital.
Closest airports
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
8.6miFree wifi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Landmark view
Elevator
Patio
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
Private Bathroom
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Double/2 Single Room, Balcony
140 sqft
Balcony
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DOUBLE BALCONY is 140 square feet and includes either a double bed 131-150 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus balcony.
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Camas Standard, Double/2 Single
140 sqft
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Doble 1 o 2 camas standard is 140 square feet and includes either 2 single beds 80-130 width or a double bed 131-150 width.
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Single Room
1 Double Bed
95 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
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This modern room features free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.
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Double Room, Balcony
2 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
185 sqft
Landmark view
City view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
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This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views.
Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
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Queen Size Bed
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Double Room
1 Double Bed
2 Twin Beds
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Patio
Air conditioning
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Standard
Superior, Queen
1 Queen Size Bed
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Superior Queen Bed
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Twin Room
1 Twin Bed
95 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Patio
Air conditioning
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Superior
1 Double Bed
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Room Superior
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Triple Room
1 Twin Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
3 Twin Beds
195 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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This modern room features free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.
Room - 2 Twin
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Family Standard
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8.2
2,679 reviewsFrom
$107Categories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
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Andrey
10
10
Every time I visit Madrid I stay here, you can't find a better location, close to almost every tourist attraction. The only thing it lacks: a tourist hustle and bustle. Authentic bars and restaurants without “tourist tax”, small grocery stories, laundromats, everything is a few steps away. The staff is super friendly, the price is reasonable, and the Wi-Fi speed is the best I have ever experienced in any hotel around the world. If you want to feel real Madrid, to become a part of this magic city I would definitely recommend this place to stay.
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Gillian
10
10
Rooms were lovely and spacious, great shower and bathroom area. Comfortable beds. Friendly, helpful reception staff, smooth checking in on line before arrival. Comfortable, relaxing lounge area with coffee machine and drinks machine. Luggage storage. The hotel is located in a quiet side street near Gran Via and all that Madrid offers. (First impression was we'd hit the red light district! but we were not hassled and felt safe at all times). Just a turn left out of the hotel and a few streets down was an area of small shops and bars, a completely different feel to the bustling tourist areas. Definitely recommend and would stay again.
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E1primo
9.1
9.1
Excellent value for the price. Best location in town. Located a few meters away from la Gran Via, one of Madrid's main avenues, and a walking distance from some of the city's main attractions. Also, very close to three metro stations with access to some of the main subway lines.
This hotel is located in a street where sexual workers have offered their services for many years in Madrid. This means you will find prostitutes in the street outside of the hotel.
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Lea22
8.2
8.2
Great location for being able to walk to lots of tourist sites and museums within about 20 minutes or under and close to Metro stations . Lots of bars and places to eat around too. Hotel staff were pleasant and efficient and the hotel itself is very clean. Our double room was very clean and bed was comfortable. Small lift to rooms if needed and a pleasant shared lounge area near the reception with papers and a vending machine. Safe in the room.
The room would benefit from a new coat of paint just to brighten it up but, as we had booked in advance, we had a very good rate and were more than happy with it.
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Ramon
9.1
9.1
- you are just 3 minutes walking from Gran Via. The location and value is simply unbeatable. - Metro and buses close by, so you can get anywhere you need pretty quick. - great staff, clean facilities. - A/C worked perfectly (we even got cold inside when outside was 36C).
- walls are paper thin. Be ready to hear every word and noise from your neighboring rooms (it can get uncomfortable if you have for example a romancing couple in the room next to yours or super loud group coming back from partying late at night). - Room Door had a big gap underneath, so you also hear people walking and talking in the corridor. Would be nice to make those doors sound proof.
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Stanley
8.2
8.2
Great location within walking distance of many top tourist attractions in Madrid. This includes about a ten minute walk to Puerta Del Sol and the Palacio Real. We stayed in a comfortable room with a personal bathroom and shower which made for a great value relative to the price.
It got very stuffy at night (we went in November) and we could not set the AC to an optimal temperature due to local statutes. The window would not stay open either.
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Liuhong
8.2
8.2
Friendly staff, especially given we spoke no Spanish! Happy to provide items like irons etc. The room itself was a comfortable base for a week's stay. Great central location within walking distance to everything.
No A/C (installed but not operational) when we stayed end of June 2022, despite room being advertised as with air con. There was a wall mounted fan and shutters which made the 36 degrees Celsius weather just about bearable. Would have rated 9/10 otherwise.
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Micaela
8.2
8.2
location is excellent! not in main Avenue, so don’t expect noise from outside
Needs refurbishment, cleaning can do better. checked in in a room where toilet was still dirty, changed to a room clearly made it up in an area where supposed to be for hotel offices. Checked-in in an strange room and asked to change to a room more comfortable and with light.
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Lukasz
10
10
Excellent choice if you manage your expectations - it's not Ritz but you don't pay as for Ritz. Clean, comfortable, perfect location, all works. I'd say more than 2* place they have officially. Rather to be treated as sleeping base than stay-in base but great value.
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Mary-margaret
10
10
Excellent location off the Gran Via. Able to walk everywhere. Plenty of restaurants and cafes in the area. Close to public transportation with easy access to the subway. The hotel is also secure. We never felt unsafe.
Everything was fine.
Attractions
Royal Palace of El Pardo (Palacio Real de El Pardo)
0.3miSan Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Art
0.3miCírculo de Bellas Artes (CBA)
0.3miLope de Vega House Museum (Casa Museo Lope de Vega)
0.6miLa Cueva de Lola
0.8miLavapiés
0.8miRoyal Botanical Garden (Real Jardín Botánico)
0.9miCaixaForum Madrid
0.9miLa Casa Encendida
1.1miCasa de Campo
1.8miMatadero Madrid
2.1miMadrid Río Park (Parque Madrid Río)
2.1miVelázquez Palace (Palacio de Velázquez)
2.3miMadrid Teleférico (Teleférico de Madrid)
2.5miRoyal Palace of Aranjuez (Palacio Real de Aranjuez)
27.4miAttractions
Royal Palace of El Pardo (Palacio Real de El Pardo)
0.3miSan Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Art
0.3miCírculo de Bellas Artes (CBA)
0.3miLope de Vega House Museum (Casa Museo Lope de Vega)
0.6miLa Cueva de Lola
0.8miLavapiés
0.8miRoyal Botanical Garden (Real Jardín Botánico)
0.9miCaixaForum Madrid
0.9miLa Casa Encendida
1.1miCasa de Campo
1.8miMatadero Madrid
2.1miMadrid Río Park (Parque Madrid Río)
2.1miVelázquez Palace (Palacio de Velázquez)
2.3miMadrid Teleférico (Teleférico de Madrid)
2.5miRoyal Palace of Aranjuez (Palacio Real de Aranjuez)
27.4miAirports
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
8.6miFree wifi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Landmark view
Elevator
Patio
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
Private Bathroom
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Elevator
Heating
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Living Area
Desk
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Patio
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
View
City view
Inner courtyard view
Landmark view
From
$107Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
Age restriction may apply
Parking
Parking may not be available
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
American Express,
JCB,
Maestro,
UnionPay
This property does not accept cash.
What's the nightly rate at Hostal Ballesta?
The entry-level price at Hostal Ballesta is $107. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.
What types of rooms does Hostal Ballesta offer?
The rooms at Hostal Ballesta include single, double, twin, triple, and quadruple rooms, accommodating various occupancy needs. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes range from single to queen, and room sizes vary based on occupancy.
What are the main attractions at Hostal Ballesta?
At Hostal Ballesta, guests can enjoy a range of leisure amenities during their stay. They can start their day with a delicious breakfast before heading out to explore the city, knowing that their pets are welcome at the hotel. With complimentary WiFi available, guests can easily stay connected with friends and family. For those looking to unwind after a long day of sightseeing, the air-conditioned rooms provide a comfortable environment, while the free toiletries in the private bathrooms ensure a relaxing experience. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's shuttle service and airport shuttle for convenient transportation. The 24-hour front desk is available for any inquiries, making sure guests have a seamless stay.
Which payment methods are supported by Hostal Ballesta?
Hostal Ballesta supports payment methods such as Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Maestro, and UnionPay. Cash payments are not accepted at the hotel.
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