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Four-star hotel in Madrid, next to Plaza Mayor and Ópera, with rooms in several categories, a buffet breakfast and a 24-hour reception.
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Francisco I is a 4-star hotel in Madrid, 150 metres from Plaza Mayor and Ópera metro station. On Calle Arenal, it combines simple rooms with private bathrooms and services designed for a city stay, whether you’re travelling as a couple or looking for a family room.
The rooms have a flat-screen TV, coffee machine and minibar; some offer city views, and there is an option with a terrace as well as a triple room with a sofa bed. A light buffet breakfast is served daily, with gluten-free options. The hotel offers free WiFi, a 24-hour reception, concierge service and tourist information. It also provides car hire and an airport shuttle service.
From here, you can walk to places such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and the Royal Palace. Ópera metro station is 150 metres away, making it easy to get around Madrid without a car. The Prado Museum is less than a 20-minute walk away.
Francisco I offers single and double rooms, Superior rooms, a Double Room with Terrace and a Standard Triple Room. Room sizes range from 18 to 27 m². All have a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, coffee machine and minibar, while some offer city views. Bed configurations vary by category, with options for single or double beds; the triple room also has a sofa bed.
The Superior Double Room has more space than the 18 m² double room categories and includes bathrobes and slippers. If you’d like to enjoy the outdoors, the Double Room with Terrace offers a private outdoor space and city views. The 27 m² Standard Triple Room has two single beds and a sofa bed. Rooms also have practical features such as toiletries, a hairdryer, a safe and streaming services, depending on the category.
This 18 m² room has city views and is designed for a solo stay, with a private bathroom. Its main configuration has one single bed; it also includes a safe, coffee machine and minibar. The flat-screen TV has a streaming service, so you can unwind after exploring Madrid.
This 18 m² room has city views and a private bathroom. Its main configuration offers two single beds, a practical option for two people travelling together. It also has a safe, coffee machine and minibar, as well as a flat-screen TV with a streaming service.
At 24 m², this category offers more space than the 18 m² double rooms and has city views. The private bathroom includes toiletries, and the room also comes with a bathrobe and slippers. Other features include a coffee machine, minibar and flat-screen TV with a streaming service.
This 21 m² room stands out for its private terrace with city views. It has a private bathroom, one large double bed, a bathrobe and slippers. A safe, minibar and flat-screen TV complete a stay with your own outdoor space in an urban setting.
At 27 m², this room has two single beds and a sofa bed. The private bathroom has a shower, bidet and hairdryer. For a shared stay, it also offers a minibar, tea and coffee maker, wardrobe and safe; the flat-screen TV has a streaming service.
The Premier Double Room measures 18 m² and has city views and a private bathroom. Its main configuration has two single beds, along with a safe, minibar and coffee machine. The flat-screen TV provides access to streaming services, and the wooden or parquet flooring gives the room a warm finish.
Francisco I combines useful services for getting around Madrid with spaces and assistance designed for your comfort. The reception is open 24 hours and offers concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information. Daily housekeeping, ironing, laundry and dry-cleaning services are also available. The hotel has a lift, air conditioning and heating, as well as family rooms and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
The rooms have free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and a minibar. The property has a café and bar, and offers fruit and wine or champagne. If you need to get around, you can use the shuttle service or hire a car; an airport shuttle is also available. The hotel is non-smoking and has a shared TV lounge. The combination of 24-hour assistance, laundry services and transport options makes it easier to organise a short stay or a visit lasting several days.
Francisco I is at Arenal, 15, in Centro de Madrid, 150 m from Plaza Mayor and Ópera metro station. The area has shopping streets and historic buildings, with places to eat just a few metres away: Tapatapabar is 10 m away and Colors Coffee Shop is 40 m away. Casa de la Panadería is 150 m away, within the square complex, and Mercado de San Miguel is 260 m away.
Ópera metro station is 150 m away and Callao station is 300 m away; both connect you to other neighbourhoods and places of interest in the capital. Puerta del Sol is 350 m away and Plaza de Oriente is 300 m away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 11 km away. To get around the centre, you can combine metro journeys with walking and explore without relying on a car; the hotel has no parking.
The Royal Palace of Madrid is 570 m away and Sabatini Gardens are 600 m away. You can also visit the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, 200 m away, or head to the museums along the Prado area: the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is 1.1 km away and the Prado Museum is 1.4 km away. The Reina Sofía Museum is 1.5 km away. To relax outdoors, Buen Retiro Park is 2 km away; the Temple of Debod and Casa de Campo are 1.1 and 1.4 km away, respectively.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the comfort of the rooms. They also highlight the cleanliness and proximity to Madrid city centre’s main attractions. WiFi receives good ratings, while value for money scores slightly lower than the highest-rated aspects.
Rates at Francisco I vary depending on the season, dates and room selected. To find the price for your stay, check the latest rate here through the booking channels.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 11 km from Francisco I. Ópera metro station is 150 m away and Callao station is 300 m away, so you can reach the centre by public transport and connect with other areas of Madrid. The hotel has no parking. It also offers an airport shuttle service and car hire.
Francisco I is in Centro de Madrid, 150 m from Plaza Mayor and 350 m from Puerta del Sol. Mercado de San Miguel is 260 m away and the Monastery of Las Descalzas Reales is 200 m away. The Royal Palace is also 570 m away and Sabatini Gardens are 600 m away, with museums and historic squares nearby.
Francisco I serves a light buffet breakfast every day. It includes gluten-free options, alongside the buffet selection. Breakfast isn’t included in the rate; the hotel also has a café and bar on site.
No, Francisco I does not have parking at the property. If you arrive by car, you’ll need to find somewhere to park outside the hotel; there are no spaces for guests.
Yes, Francisco I has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility and wheelchair access. The property also has a lift and family rooms. These options let you choose a space to suit your mobility needs during your trip.
Francisco I offers single and double rooms, a Superior Double Room, a Double Room with Terrace and a Standard Triple Room. The triple option measures 27 m² and has two single beds and a sofa bed; the room with a terrace has a private outdoor space and city views.
