Hospedería Santa Cruz
San Lorenzo de El Escorial · Community of Madrid

Hospedería Santa Cruz

Guest house in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, with mountain views, a restaurant, rooms of various sizes and the Valle de los Caídos monumental complex nearby.

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8.3 Score
1.906 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Nearby Monastery Santa Cruz · 30 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Hospedería Santa Cruz

Hospedería Santa Cruz is a guest house in the Valle de los Caídos, 400 m from the monumental site and surrounded by the landscape of the Sierra de Guadarrama. The historic building brings together accommodation, a restaurant and spaces for gatherings, in a setting suited to combining cultural visits with walks in the mountains.

The rooms offer views of the garden, the mountains or local landmarks; most have a private bathroom, while one single option has a shared bathroom. There are single, double and triple rooms, as well as a 62 m² Junior Suite with a seating area. The restaurant overlooks the mountains and the Cruz de los Caídos, and breakfast is served as a buffet. There is also a garden, meeting and banquet rooms, auditoriums and a library. Private parking is free, and Wi-Fi is available at no extra cost in the communal areas. San Lorenzo de El Escorial is about a 20-minute drive away, and the Royal Monastery of El Escorial is 5 km away.

Hospedería Santa Cruz
★ 8.3 · Very good · 1.906 reviews

Plan your stay at Hospedería Santa Cruz

Guest house in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, with mountain views, a restaurant, rooms of various sizes and the Valle de los Caídos monumental complex nearby.

Room types

The options include single, double and triple rooms, as well as a 62 m² Junior Suite. The rooms for one person are 12 m²; the double rooms are 20 or 22 m², and the triple room is 25 m². The rooms have views of the garden, the mountains or local landmarks, a feature shared across the different categories. The double rooms offer a choice of two single beds or one double bed, while the triple room has three single beds.

Most rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or shower, depending on the category; the single room with a shared bathroom has the toilet outside the bedroom. The Junior Suite stands out for its size and seating area with a sofa. Rooms include practical features such as a desk, wardrobe, heating and wooden or parquet flooring, as well as bed linen and towels.

Double Room - 2 Beds — Hospedería Santa Cruz
Double Room - 2 Beds
20 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bath
  • Garden view

At 20 m², the Double Room - 2 Beds combines views of the garden, mountains and a local landmark with a private bathroom. You can choose between two single beds or one double bed; the room includes a bath and shower, as well as a desk and wooden or parquet flooring.

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Superior Double Room - 2 Beds — Hospedería Santa Cruz
Superior Double Room - 2 Beds
22 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bidet
  • Garden view

At 22 m², this category offers two extra square metres compared with the Double Room and retains views of the garden, mountains and a local landmark. The private bathroom has a bidet and a bath or shower; the layout allows for two single beds or one double bed, and there is a desk.

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom — Hospedería Santa Cruz
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
12 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Shared bathroom
  • Mountain view

This 12 m² single room is the option with a shared bathroom: it has a shower and washbasin, while the toilet is outside the room. Views of the garden, mountains and a local landmark accompany a simple space with a desk, heating and wooden or parquet flooring.

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Standard Single Room — Hospedería Santa Cruz
Standard Single Room
12 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden view

Also 12 m², the Standard Single Room differs from the other single option by having a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. It has views of the garden, mountains and a local landmark, as well as a desk and heating; it suits one person who prefers a private bathroom.

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Junior Suite — Hospedería Santa Cruz
Junior Suite
62 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Sofa
  • Mountain view

The 62 m² Junior Suite is the largest room and adds a seating area with a sofa to its views of the garden, mountains and a local landmark. It has a private bathroom and sleeps two; its size clearly sets it apart from the double rooms and lets you separate relaxing from sleeping.

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Triple Room — Hospedería Santa Cruz
Triple Room
25 m²

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Bath
  • Garden view

At 25 m² and sleeping three people, the Triple Room has three single beds and a private bathroom. Views of the garden, mountains and a local landmark are complemented by a bath and a shower, giving it a different layout from the double rooms.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to visit the Valle de los Caídos monumental complex, 400 m away, and Monasterio Santa Cruz, 30 m away.
  • you're travelling by car and want free private parking at the property, with no reservation needed.
  • you'd like a buffet breakfast and a restaurant, café and bar at the property.
  • you're travelling as a couple or with friends: the double rooms let you choose between two single beds or one double bed.
  • you need spaces for meetings or events, with banquet rooms and two auditoriums.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need a private bathroom in every category: the single room with a shared bathroom has its toilet outside the room.
  • you want to connect to Wi-Fi from your bedroom: free Wi-Fi is available in the communal areas.
  • you'd rather have dinner without arranging it in advance: dinner requires a prior reservation.
  • you need to stay active in the shared areas at night: quiet hours are from 23:00 to 08:00.

Hotel facilities & services

The outdoor areas include a garden, outdoor furniture, a picnic area and a sun terrace. Bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours and hiking are also available; families can make use of outdoor play equipment, board games and puzzles. Parking is free, and Wi-Fi is available at no extra cost.

Dining options include a café, snack bar, bar and restaurant, as well as a children's menu and special diet menus on request. Communal facilities include meeting and banquet rooms, a games room and a shared TV area. Concierge services, luggage storage, daily housekeeping and ironing are available. Wi-Fi is provided in the communal areas, and the property has options for both leisure stays and group gatherings.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Views
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Picnic area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
  • Games room
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor play equipment
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • Coffee shop on site
  • Wine / champagne
  • Children's menu
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hospedería Santa Cruz is in the Valle de los Caídos, in a mountainous setting associated with the Cuelgamuros monumental complex. Monasterio Santa Cruz is 30 m away and Valle de los Caídos is 400 m away; Santa Cruz del Valle de Cuelgamuros is 430 m away and Basílica Pontificia de Santa Cruz is 480 m away. These places let you explore the site without first heading into the town centre of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

San Lorenzo de El Escorial is about a 20-minute drive away, and the Royal Monastery of El Escorial is 5 km away. San Lorenzo de El Escorial railway station is 5 km away; El Escorial station is 6 km away. Madrid is about a 40-minute drive away, and Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport is 49 km away. Around San Lorenzo, you’ll find restaurants such as Las Tinajas, 5 km away, and Theoven Studio, 4.7 km away.

The landscape lets you combine a visit to the monumental site with walks in the mountains: Risco de la Nava is 440 m away and Cruz del Despeñadero viewpoint is 3.7 km away. The accommodation offers hiking, walking tours, bicycle rental and bike tours so you can explore the local trails. Guadarrama Municipal Swimming Pool is 6 km away and Casa de la Cueva is 2.9 km away. For a broader cultural outing, the Royal Monastery of El Escorial completes your visit before you return to the Valle.

Monastery Santa Cruz — Nearby monastic complex to start exploring the monumental site. 30 m
Valle de los Caídos — Monumental site among the mountains, with a basilica and visitor areas. 400 m
Casa de la Cueva — Nearby point of interest to add a stop to your excursion. 2,9 km
Royal Monastery of El Escorial — Historic complex of great architectural significance in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. 5 km
San Lorenzo de El Escorial railway station — Railway station for planning journeys from the municipality. 5 km
Guadarrama Municipal Swimming Pool — Municipal facility for swimming during an outing in the surrounding area. 6 km

What guests say about Hospedería Santa Cruz

8.3
Very good · 1.906 reviews
Staff
8.8
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
7.7
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
6.2

Guests particularly appreciate the surroundings and the staff's service; cleanliness and value for money also receive favourable comments. The facilities receive a more moderate rating, and Wi-Fi is the least highly rated aspect among the categories assessed.

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