Hostal Oriente – A Favorite for Families in Madrid

Hostal Oriente sits directly on Opera Plaza, 20 meters from the Opera metro station that provides direct access to all Madrid districts. The Royal Palace, Teatro Real, and Cathedral de la Almudena are all within a 5- to 10-minute walk. Nearby attractions such as Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol are also reachable on foot, with numerous restaurants and shops lining the surrounding streets.

The hostal offers single rooms, budget double rooms, and double or twin rooms with city view, each with a private bathroom. Rooms facing the inner courtyard provide a quiet stay away from street noise, while bright exterior rooms include a small balcony overlooking Opera Square. All rooms have marble bathrooms, wooden furniture, and individual air conditioning controls.

A 24-hour reception desk assists guests with check-in at any hour and stores luggage before check-in or after checkout. Daily housekeeping cleans each room and replaces towels. A vending machine in the communal area dispenses hot and cold drinks at €1 each, and complimentary apples are left out daily.

The hostal does not serve breakfast, but a Rodilla sandwich shop is located next to the entrance and opens from 7:30 AM. El Corte Inglés department store, one block from Sol, has a basement grocery store with take-out food. Dozens of cafes, restaurants, and tapas bars line the Arenal street just outside the door.

This 2-star hostal keeps rates competitive by offering small but clean private rooms with private bathroom, safe, and hairdryer. The building has a lift and is equipped with CCTV in common areas and a safety deposit box at reception. Guests can request a kettle for hot water, and the friendly staff provides walking routes and restaurant recommendations in English.

Location: On Opera Square, 20 meters from Opera metro

Rooms: Single, budget double, and city-view double rooms

Access: 5-10 min walk to Royal Palace, Teatro Real, Cathedral

Services: 24-hour reception, daily housekeeping, luggage storage

Extras: Vending machine for drinks, free apples, kettle on request