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Hostal Ballesta

2.0 star property

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Front of property
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Interior
Interior
Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Calle Ballesta 5, Madrid, Madrid, 28004
  • Gran Via
    ā€Ŗ2 min walkā€¬
  • Puerta del Sol
    ā€Ŗ7 min walkā€¬
  • Plaza Mayor
    ā€Ŗ10 min walkā€¬
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo SuĆ”rez Madrid-Barajas)
    ā€Ŗ15 min driveā€¬

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About this property

Hostal Ballesta

Hostal in Madrid Centro
This smoke-free hostal features concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a free grocery shopping service. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-in, express check-out, and free newspapers are onsite.
Hostal Ballesta offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Hostal Ballesta features a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This business-friendly hostal also offers concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a complimentary grocery shopping service.

Hostal Ballesta is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 within 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per person (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Property is 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

Hostal Ballesta Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 962 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 962 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 962 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 962 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 962 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose Maria Jeffrey Uy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Alejandra

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

I would stay here again

Very comfortable overall and location was convenient. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiyyaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay here. Central location and walking distance to all the main sites or easily accessible via metro. Room was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MarĆ­a Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a convenient location. Place is clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmarquoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dinu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing fancy, just a pleasant, clean place, very good for short stays. Location is excellent and the staff are helpful and kind.The thin walls are a minus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luiz Carlos

Traveled with family
Hotel excelent. Good location and very good sevice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanderley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pedro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boa escolha!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, even had a balcony in my room, has a lift nice hostel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Celia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boa localizaĆ§Ć£o, prĆ³ximo a metrĆ“, mercado, cafeterias e a Gran Via. Vale o custo x benefĆ­cio.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PANSOO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

predrag

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pure glob trotter gem. Staff super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hieu

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near to the Gran Via.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meroula

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024