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Hostal Ballesta

2.0 star property

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Interior
Front of property
Interior
Property entrance
Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Calle Ballesta 5, Madrid, Madrid, 28004
  • Gran Via
    3 min walk
  • Plaza de España - Princesa
    6 min walk
  • Lope de Vega Theatre
    7 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    31 min drive

Room options

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

Single Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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

Superior Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Triple Room

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

Family Triple Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About this property

Hostal Ballesta

Hostal with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Gran Via
This smoke-free hostal features concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a free food/drink shopping service. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-in, express check-out and free newspapers are on-site.
Hostal Ballesta offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hostal Ballesta. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Gran Via. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include babysitting, free food shopping service and a concierge
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Gran Via and 8 minutes on foot from Puerta del Sol
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Hostal Ballesta, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Hostal Ballesta also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a complimentary food/drink shopping service.

This Madrid hostal is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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.
  • Lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Hostal Ballesta offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 817 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 817 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 817 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 817 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 817 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Odalys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

LUZ, MARACAIBO

Buenas tardes lamentablemente tuvimos una mala experiencia ya que el aire acondicionado nunca funciono tenemos nuevamente una estancia en su hotel el día 7 hasta el día 9 septiembre bajo confirmación EXP X 203747423 por lo cual pedimos CONSIDERAR QUE LA HABITTACION ASIGNADA LE FUNCIONE PERFECTAMENTE EL AIRE ACONDICIONADO
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OK spot for a night or two
Great location and simple room. Has the bare necessities, not the most comfortable (especially the beds/pillows) but fine for a couple nights. Walls are paper thin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospedagem boa
No geral foi boa a hospedagem.. sentir falta de um frigobar no quarto
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, NORWALK

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Overall, it is a good place to stay if you are traveling without children. The service was good and the facility was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gilson

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bom apartamento
O pessoal do hotel possui boa educação e são atenciosos. O quarto possui um ar condicionado bem forte e um chuveiro amplo. Contudo, no piso, há diversos azulejos que estavam soltos, acredito que há uma necessidade de renovação do revestimento do chão do apartamento em que ficamos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harikrishnan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estefania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Gran Via. A nice restaurant called Public just 2 mins away walking. Quiet even in the middle of the city. Nice room with air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul Jr

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sivan, hertzeliya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prime location. The hostal is quiet and clean, friendly staff available 24h (but not always know english). Hot water, smart tv and comfy bad. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As other reviews mention, there is prostitution in this side street from the main drag. Nonetheless, it is still a safe area as there are tourists and eateries all over. The property itself is very clean and modern. Check in was easy and the front desk was very friendly. Excellent value for the location and proximity to tourist area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm and Friendly Hotel Staff
Accommodating and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ramon

Liked: Staff & service
It was fine for a one night stay. Location was great but the hotel is pretty dated. The bed was a bit uncomfortable. That said, I’d say it met my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very walkable, very close to gran via, but at night it doesn’t feel too safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and eco- friendly
Hotel very clean and people at the desk very nice. Really like idea about "green button" which mean they do not change the towels till is needed. Dispensers rather than samples is nice and eco- friendly. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was perfect for our last night in Madrid. Best Air Conditioning on all five hotels I stayed during my vacations Great location . Perfect for more madure travelers ..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well-located and had everything we needed for a short stay. Bed was comfortable and the room was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Renato

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The Hotel is a bit outdated, but is perfectly located!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

San San

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Except noise and smoke came up from the road, good to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrius, Bangor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good affordable option in the center of Madrid! AC worked great, the room was clean and decent size. Bathroom and shower was good, plenty of towels. The street scene outside was a bit sketchy but overall no problems. Some street noise during the night but nothing terrible. Loved the balcony!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super recomendo! Perto de tudo, super limpo, funcionários atenciosos!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bertha, Ciudad de Mexico

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well located, two blocks from Gran Via, the staff very nice and it was safe and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

LUIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The big problem in this property is that the location is surrounded by prostitutes 24/7. It is not for families or couples
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good relation price/value
Nice place, very well located. The street is not the nicest in Madrid, but still you can have a quiet night sleep. Bed is confortable and staff is friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024