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Hostal Esmeralda

2.0 star property
Guests stay comfortably just steps from Madrid's iconic Prado Museum, with the security of a 24-hour front desk that's always ready to assist travelers

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Hostal Esmeralda puts travelers in the heart of Madrid's vibrant streets, with easy walks to Puerta del Sol and Gran Via. The hostal offers practical amenities including WiFi in common areas, secure luggage storage, and convenient laundry facilities for extended stays.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair, a vase with flowers, a remote control, and a wooden door.

Basic Single Room, Ensuite, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite, City View

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Twin Room, Ensuite, City View

Basic Twin Room, Ensuite, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.

Basic Triple Room, Ensuite, City View (o al Patio)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Madrid Centro, a neighborhood in Madrid, is home to Hostal Esmeralda. Royal Palace of Madrid and Plaza de Cibeles are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gran Via and San Miguel Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bernabéu Stadium or Movistar Arena. Visit our Madrid travel guide
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Calle de la Victoria 1, 2° piso, Madrid, Community of Madrid, 28012

What's nearby

  • A public square with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and historic buildings.
    Puerta del Sol
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A large white building with a tower, surrounded by trees and outdoor seating areas.
    Plaza de Santa Ana
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A cityscape at dusk with historic buildings, a prominent Rolex store, and a busy street.
    Gran Via
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A statue of a man on horseback in front of a red building with white windows and balconies.
    Plaza Mayor
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A grand palace with a symmetrical garden and a central fountain.
    Royal Palace of Madrid
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Sol Station
    2 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station
    17 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Museo del Jamón
    1 min walk
  • Lhardy
    1 min walk
  • La Birra Bar
    1 min walk
  • VIPS Sol
    1 min walk
  • Bandida Tapas & Cocktail Bar
    2 min walk

About this property

Hostal Esmeralda

  • Hostel near Puerta del Sol
  • A short walk from Gran Via and Plaza Mayor, Hostal Esmeralda has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property is professionally cleaned

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Esmeralda pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostal Esmeralda?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hostal Esmeralda?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hostal Esmeralda located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostel is steps from Calle de Alcalá and Puerta del Sol. Plaza Mayor and Gran Via are also within 10 minutes. Sol Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sevilla Station is 4 minutes.

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Reviews

Hostal Esmeralda Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 233 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Edilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect, why I give 3 star because It’s too noisy outside and I can’t sleep😴 until my 4:00 it calms down
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location because it’s in the center of Madrid where everything is happening. Even if the room was not so spacious, the room was very clean. We just experienced noise during late night and very early in the morning coming from the hostal upstairs or the restaurant downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

sergio

Great hostal, good locations for a fare price !!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to metro and restaurants nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aidaliz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that is walking distance to everything, bed was comfortable and the AC was really good. A bit hard to find. Customer service was also good. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Clean, comfortable hostel

Very friendly staff. Small but clean and comfortable room with everything I needed in a great location near Sol.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful,answered our questions day or night,giving information on transportation,and what to do to be safe,we will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect spot!

Perfect spot for Madrid! Right in the center and within a 20 minute walk to anything else. Comfortable bed and good service from the front desk. A great find at a very good price!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located with friendly staff. While there's no on-site parking, there are a couple of public parking options within a 10-minute walk.
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the centre of Madrid. A little cumbersome with the process of leaving the key at the front desk but it felt safe and the reception staff is always friendly and helpful. It can get a little noisy at night at times but that's part of the location being so close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Although an old property, it was clean and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central and easy access to metro Bit of noise at night but it is above a lovely bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

VISAKH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is basic but very clean & tidy property. Very friendly & helpful staff. We stayed 2 nights. It’s in a neighborhood with lots of bars and restaurants & was very noisy, tough to sleep with drunk people right outside the window all night long (mid week! ) No complaints other than the noisy neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient, clean, perfectly located and great staff. Big issue: it is almost impossible to have a good night sleep due to noise from other rooms, people in the street and music from a nearby bar. Can recommend only if you are a pro heavy sleeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in a centric area, neat and clean, the only issue was the noise, it was imposible to sleep until 4am
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jimmy

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

Early December Stay is Esmeralda

It's a very centrally located hostal, the staff is very helpful, and the front desk is manned 24 hours a day. The main downside is the bar below because it can be a tad noisy until the wee hours of the morning. The internet was at times unreliable although they gave me access to another network.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff wss so friendly and helpful. There was an assortment of restaurants to chose from and you could walk to so many attractions from the hostel. You are in the very center of everything. The only complaint I had was that the delightful little street turned into a consistent roar of talking and laughing that lasted throughout the night. It was hard to sleep without ear plugs.... You will find them on the nightstand.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yee Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
24-hour reception. Safe to stay. Friendly and welcoming staff. Room is clean. Location is perfect. But the issue is that the room is not soundproof. Locating right above the bars and restaurants implies it's super noisy esp at night, which the noise goes till 5am. Another issue is that seems the building's pipe would create noise when others are using water, as I often heard the pipe's noise at midnight.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really noicy surroundigs
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff. Great value for money. Great location for a visit to Madrid. The noise outside went through the night Friday and Saturday.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Omran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel for one or two night stays..tiny room but it was clean enough. Location is amazing but also super noisy at night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very convenient for tourists.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025