Hostal El Arco

For what it costs, the room was clean enough and the staff seemed professional. You get the basics and little beyond that, which was fine for the price. The main drawback was the noise: sounds from the street and neighboring rooms carried right through.

The town was a nice surprise, with little shops, charming bars, and more nightlife than I expected in such a quiet area. We even found the best pizza I’ve had in Madrid so far. It’s a rural spot, well away from the city center, but that gave us a cultural experience, and buses were easy to catch into the city or to the airport. The front desk gentleman was great and took extra time to explain the bus and metro system. Our room ran a bit hot and the Wi-Fi was patchy, but for the price we were happy with the stay. I’d recommend it to an average solo traveler or a couple.

The room was small and not very clean, though the price was good. It also got really loud at night.

The staff were great, and I was surprised by how nice and clean the room was. The shower had excellent pressure and plenty of heat. The area looked a bit scary at first, but felt safe, with good bars and shops nearby, and the parking was secure. There was some noise, and the hallway smelled of smoke. My room was fine, though it was a smoking room. The location was a long way from the metro.