The walls seem to be very thin and you can hear everything. There isn't much to see or do in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. Even with the noise inconvenience the hotel is clean, comfortable and very good value for money. More

The hotel is just 1 street into the center of the Old Madrid - Puerto Del Sol, and just in front of the Opera Metro (which comes out to the Opera house). It is just across from the National Palace (must see!). The location is wonderful - minus the noise of the main quarters which is full of shopping (busy,... More

Great location, hotel is cheap and cheerful but noisy, very noisy! Street noise, guest noise, make sure to pack the earplugs More

The name of this establishment was probably named after the proprietor, who swaggers in the hostal like a grand duke and barks at his staff and customers. Not realising that keys had to be deposited at reception upon leaving (not a problem in other hostals I have stayed in), he barked at me across the corridor to leave the keys.... More

I stayed here in June and booked for 2 nights. I left after the 1st night as I had a completely sleepless night due to the heat. The room wasn't airconditioned nor was there a fan provided. I had to leave the window open all night, but my room, at the back, seemed to overlook some kind of bar or... More