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Hospedería Santa Cruz

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Chapel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Spanish cuisine, garden views
Front of property - evening/night
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Carretera Guadarrama, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, 28209
  • Valley of the Fallen
    13 min walk
  • Abantos
    22 min drive
  • Luis Ceballos Arboretum
    27 min drive

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 25 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 216 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (185)
The price is $52
per night
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
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About this property

Hospedería Santa Cruz

San Lorenzo de El Escorial hotel close to Valley of the Fallen
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business center, and conference space.
Hospedería Santa Cruz offers 120 accommodations. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A business center is on site.

Event facilities measuring 1292 square feet (120 square meters) include conference space. This San Lorenzo de El Escorial hotel also offers a fitness center, a library, and a terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Hospedería Santa Cruz is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and January 7.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostel San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostel
Hospedería Santa Cruz San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hospedería Santa Cruz
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostal San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostal
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hotel
Hospedería Santa Cruz San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hotel San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Hospedería Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 60 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marthlu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The architecture is amazing, between a castle and an abbey. Sadly, there is poor management. There are no qualified services like restaurants, restrooms, or customer service, but in the end, that keeps it less crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great location but needs a fair bit of work
A good stay but it would have been better if the bar was open, not just at weekends and there was an option for the evening meal (which was OK but only just). The evening meal was "almost cold" seafood soup followed by "warm" salmon. No choice. We weren't even told about it. Staff were great and what made the visit extra special was the beautiful mass the following morning at 11:00. It says it's a 13 min walk but it's not, you need a car. Very weak wifi in the room and no aircon which would be a problem in the heat of the summer. Beautiful location and a nice stop but it needs a fair bit of work being done to it to make it a stunning stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location at the foot of the Cross in a Benedictine monastery.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond, Flower Mound

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A charming monastery hotel within the valley of the fallen. Simple rooms offer a taste of monastic life in the quiet beauty of the valley. Guests should be prepared for simple dining fare at fixed, very Spanish hours: 9 am breakfast and 8:30 dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Environmental
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel, Vernon Hills

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel, Vernon Hills

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mantautas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice cross
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
Thoroughly enjoyed this unique location and very very interesting historically . The whole area is beautiful which seems fitting for the many people who are buried here . Special mention to Pablo who was exceptionally polite and welcoming and supplied us with much information . Customer service at its best ! Would give 5 stars for everything except the beds - they were on the hard side but it did not detract from our time there . It really should be on your ‘to do’ list - you won’t regret it . Thank you xxx
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mog, Simpsonville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a phantastic experience at the monastery, which I can recommend to everybody who is willing to strip down on the comfort of standard hotels. A big bonus was the proximity to the massive monument of The Valley of the Fallen, which I was able to explore after the ordinary tourists left.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good but old
The place is good but outdated, breakfast is very bad, 4€ and you can only get a piece of bread and a coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet contemplation far from the madding crowd
Unique and peaceful location in Valle de Cuelgamuros about 15km from nearest town and 6 km up on top of the mountain, beneath the 150 metre Cross. Car needed. Cannot access basilica without going downhill to the fork and then uphill again. In the evening Guardia Civil man the security gates at the public main road.Staying in the hospedaria gives free admission to Valle de los Caidos (normally 9 euros per person). Receptionist friendly & very pleasant as are all the Hospedaria staff who are eager, welcoming & anxious to please. Restaurant guests eat in a conservatory style area, hospedaria guests eat in the refectory. Lunch 11 euros/dinner 10 euros including bread roll, jug of water and bottle of Rioja filling the void inside with plain basic food; breakfast bread roll,butter,jam,cup of coffee,a small box of cereal.Magnificent view from room window. Lofty ceilings, old furniture, small half bath with shower attachment. When the wind blew hard there was a slight draught as often happens in older buildings but when the central heating came on,the room became warm and comfortable. The building is like an old convent with austere yet elegant public areas, cells for former occupants. I did not sleep well only because my mattress felt worn, & a modern bathroom would have been much preferable, but I very much enjoyed the experience of staying here in this historical building. The price for the room was good, the staff and other Spanish guests were nice and I would stay again.

8/10 Good

Terence, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located
clean, centrally located hotel but somewhat overpriced

6/10 Okay

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

Florence, Nova Scotia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location
We stayed at Hospederia de la Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caidos for one night. Beautiful quiet location. Nice clean rooms with comfortable beds and large bathrooms. Obviously no TV, wifi or lifts but free parking nearby. We had an evening meal of three courses, wine and coffee for 10 euros each. The only drawback was that most of the staff spoke no English and we struggled with our limited Spanish. Certainly an experience.

2/10 Terrible

ED, LA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Threw my key at the receptionist and walked away!
If you want to explore El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen monument stay in Madrid and make it a day trip. I stupidly booked this hotel and ended up not even staying there a night. Way too remote! I didn't have a car and was relying on taxis which made me vulnerable! This could be a five star resort in the right hands but not under current management. It should go back to being a monastery under present conditions! When I first entered the hotel it took me awhile to find a human being to help me. That's how deserted and lifeless the place was. And then the person I finally got couldn't speak English. This is how Spain wants to improve its tourist industry and economy?

2/10 Terrible

Cinthia

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginés

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eva

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Retraite volontaire
Séjour monacal, chambre sobre, salle d'eau exigüe mais après tout, c'est ce que l'on attend dans un monastère
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sitio excepcionalmente bonito!
Como experiencia, excelente. Es una antigua abadía que solo con eso ya merece toda la pena! Las vistas geniales. La comodidad de las habitaciones y las camas es la justa, pero el resto compensa todo. Solo hay que estar MUY pendiente que el check-in es HASTA las 10 pm... no puedes llegar después... y no queda claro cuando reservas... Pero de resto, es que todo es tan bonito, que vale la pena hospedarse aquí!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024