Family-run guest house in Madrid, next to Puerta del Sol, with free WiFi, rooms with private bathrooms and a 24-hour reception.
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Hostal Aresol is a 2-star guest house in Madrid, 150 m from Sol metro station and next to Puerta del Sol. Its family-run management and simple rooms make it a practical option for exploring the city centre on foot.
The three categories offer air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. There are single and double rooms; some have a balcony with city views, while the Economy Double overlooks an interior courtyard. WiFi is free throughout the property.
The reception is open 24 hours a day and offers tourist information. The guest house has no private parking; there is a public car park a three-minute walk away. Plaza Mayor de Madrid is 200 m away and the Royal Palace is 650 m away, so you can walk to several major sights from Calle Arenal.
Hostal Aresol offers three categories: Single Room, Superior Double Room and Economy Double Room. The first is designed for one person and measures 9 m²; the two double rooms accommodate up to two guests and measure 19 and 12 m², respectively. All include air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV, with free WiFi throughout the property.
Balconies and city views are features of the Single Room and Superior Double Room; the latter also has a landmark view and is the most spacious. The Economy Double Room overlooks an interior courtyard and has a patio, offering a more sheltered alternative to the urban surroundings. Depending on the category, you can choose a single bed, two single beds or a double bed. Bathrooms include free toiletries and a hairdryer; the Superior also has a bidet.
At 9 m² and with capacity for one person, the Single Room is the most compact option at the guest house. It has a balcony with city views, a feature that distinguishes it from the Economy Double Room, which overlooks an interior courtyard. Air conditioning and a private bathroom complete the room.
The 19 m² Superior Double Room is the most spacious of the three categories and accommodates up to two people. Its balcony offers city and landmark views; you can choose between two single beds or one double bed. The bathroom includes a bidet.
At 12 m² and with capacity for up to two people, the Economy Double Room overlooks an interior courtyard and has a patio, rather than the balcony and city views found in the other categories. It offers air conditioning and a private bathroom; you can choose a double bed or two single beds.
Practical facilities at Hostal Aresol include free WiFi, air conditioning and a lift. It also offers airport transfers, luggage storage and tourist information, as well as non-smoking rooms. The reception provides a concierge service and allows private or express check-in and check-out.
Housekeeping is provided daily. Rooms have a safe, heating and wooden or parquet flooring; bed linen and towels are included. Private bathrooms have a shower, free toiletries, a hairdryer and toilet paper. Keys are used to access the property, and there are security cameras in the common areas, an alarm and fire extinguishers. The accommodation also provides an invoice.
Hostal Aresol is at Arenal 6, in Centro de Madrid, 150 m from Puerta del Sol. Casa Museo del Ratón Pérez is 20 m away and Palacio Gaviria is 80 m away; Plaza Mayor de Madrid is 200 m away. You can walk to squares, churches and historic buildings in the immediate area, and there are restaurants and cafés on nearby streets.
Sol metro station is 150 m away and Sol train station is 160 m away. Callao is 350 m away by metro; Recoletos and Embajadores are 1.3 km away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport is 11 km away. For more sightseeing in the city centre, Plaza de Oriente is 500 m away and Royal Palace of Madrid is 650 m away; Jardines de Sabatini are 800 m away.
Museums nearby include Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, 900 m away, Prado Museum, 1.2 km away, and Museo Reina Sofía, 1.4 km away. Templo de Debod is 1.3 km away and Parque de El Retiro is 1.8 km away. You can plan a walk from Sol to Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace, and spend another day exploring the art museums between the Thyssen, the Prado and the Reina Sofía. Walking between these places is especially pleasant in spring and autumn; during the warmer months, the museums and gardens offer places to stop between walks through the city centre streets.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff and cleanliness. Comfort and value for money also receive good ratings; the facilities and WiFi connection score slightly lower, although they are still rated positively.
Rates at Hostal Aresol vary depending on the season, room category and dates of your stay. You can check the updated rate for your dates.
Hostal Aresol is 11 km from Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport. From there, you can get here by taxi or public transport; Sol metro station is 150 m away and Sol train station is 160 m away. The guest house has no private parking; there is a public car park a three-minute walk away. These stations make it easy to get around Madrid without relying on a car while sightseeing.
Casa Museo del Ratón Pérez is 20 m away and Palacio Gaviria is 80 m away; Puerta del Sol is 150 m away and Plaza Mayor de Madrid is 200 m away. Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales is also 210 m away and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is 900 m away. Sol metro station, 150 m away, makes it easy to travel between these places and other Madrid neighbourhoods.
The Single Room has one single bed and accommodates one person. The Superior Double Room accommodates two guests and can be set up with two single beds or one double bed; the Economy Double Room offers the same two configurations and accommodates up to two people.
Rooms at Hostal Aresol have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi throughout the property. Bathrooms include free toiletries and a hairdryer; the Superior Double Room also has a bidet. Some categories have a balcony and city views, while the Economy Double Room overlooks an interior courtyard.
People under 18 can stay at Hostal Aresol if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Available rooms include a single option for one person and two double categories that accommodate up to two guests.
Check-in at Hostal Aresol is from 14:00 to 23:30; check-out is between 08:00 and 11:00. The accommodation asks you to communicate your expected arrival time in advance, and the reception is open 24 hours a day.
Bachelor or bachelorette parties and similar events are not allowed at Hostal Aresol. Quiet hours must also be observed: noise is not permitted between 22:00 and 09:00. These conditions apply throughout your stay at the property.