Hostel in central Madrid next to Puerta del Sol, with shared and private rooms, a rooftop terrace and communal spaces to relax.
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Barbieri Sol Hostel is a hostel in central Madrid, 150 m from Puerta del Sol, with a rooftop terrace. It offers shared dormitories and private rooms, some with a private bathroom and others with a shared bathroom. Rooms have air conditioning and heating; the shared options have bunk beds, and there are rooms for couples, small groups and families.
Guests can use a communal lounge with a TV and computers, a shared kitchen with a microwave and fridge, and free WiFi. The terrace has tables and chairs, and the hostel offers luggage storage, lockers and a laundry service. It also organises free city tours and lets you hire bicycles or cars at the tourist information desk.
Its address in the Centro district makes it easy to explore places on foot, including Plaza de Santa Ana, Plaza Mayor and the Prado and Reina Sofía museums. Sol and Sevilla metro stations are a short distance away. It’s a practical option if you prioritise communal spaces, access to public transport and cultural visits in Madrid.
Barbieri Sol Hostel offers beds in mixed shared dormitories with four or six beds, as well as private rooms for two, three, four or six people. Some categories have a private bathroom and others a shared bathroom, so you can choose between more privacy and a stay in shared spaces. Room sizes range from 16 to 25 m²; the family and quadruple options have more capacity than the double rooms.
Air conditioning and heating are available in the different room types. Beds in the shared dormitories are arranged as bunk beds; rooms for two people have either a double bed or single beds, depending on the category. Some rooms include a fan and bed linen, and all upper floors are reached by stairs. The range of options lets you choose between an individual bed, a simple room for two or larger spaces for travelling as a group.
At 20 m² and with space for one person, this bed in a four-bed mixed dormitory is a compact option for a shared stay. It has a bunk bed, air conditioning, heating and a private bathroom; bed linen and a socket by the bed are also provided. The upper floors are reached by stairs.
This individual bed is in a 25 m² mixed dormitory designed for six adults, with a bunk bed and a private bathroom. Its larger size sets it apart from the four-bed shared option. It has air conditioning, heating, a fan and bed linen; the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.
At 16 m² and with space for two people, this room stands out for its double bed and private bathroom. It’s a straightforward option if you’d rather not share a bathroom and want a room separate from the bunk-bed dormitories. It has air conditioning, heating and a socket by the bed; access is by stairs.
This 16 m² room sleeps two people and offers two single beds as its main configuration, as well as a shared bathroom. It includes a fan and bed linen, features that set it apart from the other double option with a shared bathroom. It has air conditioning and heating, and the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.
At 25 m², this shared option has space for three people and three single beds. The bathroom is shared, making it different from the private room categories for groups. It has air conditioning, heating, bed linen and a socket by the bed; the upper floors are reached by stairs.
This 20 m² room sleeps four people in four bunk beds and has a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. It’s an option for groups who want to share a room without using a communal dormitory. It includes air conditioning, heating and a fan; the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.
At 25 m², the family option sleeps up to six people, with six bunk beds in a private room for the group. Its private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer sets it apart from the shared categories. It also has air conditioning, heating and a fan; you’ll need to use the stairs to reach the upper floors.
This 16 m² room has space for two people, with two single beds as its main configuration and a shared bathroom. It has air conditioning, heating and a socket by the bed; the upper floors are reached by stairs. It’s an alternative to the double room with a double bed and private bathroom.
The shared spaces offer several ways to relax or spend time: there’s an area with a TV, outdoor furniture, a terrace and a garden. The terrace and solarium extend the communal areas outdoors, while walking tours and the pub crawl let you join activities around Madrid. There are also board games and puzzles.
WiFi is free, and the property has air conditioning, family rooms and non-smoking rooms. To help you organise your stay, it offers tourist information, luggage storage, lockers and a laundry service. The shared kitchen, shower, toilet and sockets by the bed complete the everyday facilities. The upper floors are accessible only by stairs.
Barbieri Sol Hostel is on Calle Victoria, in central Madrid, 150 m from Puerta del Sol. Plaza de Santa Ana is 100 m away and Plaza Mayor de Madrid is 450 m away. The area has shopping streets, historic architecture and dining venues. Taberna Alhambra and Venta El Buscón are 10 m away; Selbridge S.L. is 30 m away, and Commo and Espit Chupitos Madrid - Sol are 50 m away. There are cafés and places to eat a short distance from the accommodation.
Sol metro station is 150 m away and Sevilla is 250 m away; both make it easy to get around the city. Recoletos and Embajadores railway stations are 1.1 and 1.2 km away, respectively. Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport is 11 km away. For cultural visits, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is 600 m away, Prado Museum is 800 m away and Museo Reina Sofía is 1.1 km away. Plaza de Cibeles is also 800 m away.
You can spend one day visiting museums and another exploring the squares and streets of the Centro district. Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol are close enough to combine with other places in the city centre. Parque de El Retiro, 1.5 km away, offers outdoor walks and landscaped areas. In spring and autumn, walking around the centre lets you combine visits with stops at outdoor terraces; museums offer a cultural alternative throughout the year. The hostel also organises free city tours.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the WiFi connection. Cleanliness, comfort and value for money receive favourable comments, and the facilities are also well regarded. Overall, reviews highlight a practical stay for those who want to explore central Madrid and have functional communal spaces.
Rates at Barbieri Sol Hostel vary according to the season, room category and dates: check the latest price for your stay here.
Barbieri Sol Hostel is 11 km from Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport. Sol metro station is 150 m away and Sevilla is 250 m away, so you can get there by public transport from different parts of Madrid. Recoletos and Embajadores railway stations are 1.1 and 1.2 km away. The hostel doesn’t have its own parking; paid public parking is available nearby.
Barbieri Sol Hostel is 100 m from Plaza de Santa Ana and 150 m from Puerta del Sol. Plaza Mayor de Madrid is 450 m away; Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is 600 m away, and Prado Museum is 800 m away. You can also visit Museo Reina Sofía, 1.1 km away, or walk to Parque de El Retiro, 1.5 km away, for a cultural outing and some time outdoors.
Barbieri Sol Hostel offers individual beds in mixed dormitories with four and six beds, as well as rooms for two, three, four or six people. Room sizes range from 16 to 25 m². You can choose between double rooms, a triple room, and quadruple or family categories, with private or shared bathrooms depending on the type of stay.
At Barbieri Sol Hostel, the Double Room with Private Bathroom, Quadruple Room and Family Room have private bathrooms; the beds in the four- and six-bed shared dormitories also have access to private bathrooms. The Standard Room, Basic Triple Room and Double Room with Shared Bathroom use shared facilities.
Guests under 18 can stay at Barbieri Sol Hostel only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children are also not allowed in the shared rooms. A family room for up to six people is one of the private options.
Barbieri Sol Hostel is in a building without a lift. The upper floors, where the rooms are located, are accessible only by stairs; this applies to both private rooms and shared dormitories.