Hostal Esmeralda
Madrid · Community of Madrid · 2 Stars

Hostal Esmeralda

Family-run guest house in Madrid, 150 m from Sol metro station, with 24-hour reception, rooms with private bathrooms and free WiFi.

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8.3 Score
1.850 Reviews
2★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Madrid
Nearby Puerta del Sol · 150 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Hostal Esmeralda

Hostal Esmeralda is a 2-star guest house in Madrid, 150 m from Sol metro station, with reception open 24 hours a day. Family-run, it offers rooms for one, two or up to three people, with private bathrooms and city views. All have air conditioning, heating, double glazing and free WiFi; some have a balcony. You can request a hairdryer at reception at no extra cost, and each room has a coin-operated safe.

The accommodation also offers luggage storage and laundry service, as well as airport transfers to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas on request. At reception, you can buy tickets for the Tourist Bus and book visits to Toledo, El Escorial, the Valley of the Fallen and Ávila. Its address, De la Victoria, 1, makes it easy to explore places in Madrid city centre on foot, including Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Santa Ana and Plaza Mayor. It's a practical choice if you prioritise public transport and cultural visits during a city break.

Hostal Esmeralda
★ 8.3 · Very good · 1.850 reviews

Plan your stay at Hostal Esmeralda

Family-run guest house in Madrid, 150 m from Sol metro station, with 24-hour reception, rooms with private bathrooms and free WiFi.

Room types

Hostal Esmeralda has single rooms, double rooms, twin rooms and a double option with an extra bed, accommodating one to three people. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating, a TV and city views. Depending on the room, you can choose between a single bed, a double bed or separate beds.

Shared amenities include towels, bed linen, toiletries, a desk and a wardrobe. Bathrooms have a bath or shower, and rooms have wooden or parquet floors. Some have a balcony. The option with an extra bed is suitable for small groups or families who need to accommodate three people in one room; single rooms, meanwhile, are designed for one person. The main differences are capacity and bed configuration, with city views common to all.

Single Room — Hostal Esmeralda
Single Room
Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • City views
  • Air conditioning

Designed for one person, this room has a single bed and a private bathroom. Like the other rooms, it offers city views, air conditioning and a TV; it also has heating and a desk. Some single rooms have a balcony, providing an outdoor space during your stay.

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Double Room with Extra Bed - 1 or 2 Beds — Hostal Esmeralda
Double Room with Extra Bed - 1 or 2 Beds
1 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • City views
  • Air conditioning

Accommodating up to three people, this is the option at Hostal Esmeralda for those who need an extra place to sleep. The listed configuration includes three single beds and a private bathroom. City views, air conditioning and a TV accompany your stay, with heating for cooler days.

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Double Room — Hostal Esmeralda
Double Room
1 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City views
  • Desk

This room for two people has a double bed and a private bathroom. Unlike the twin option, it offers a shared bed, as well as city views and air conditioning. A TV, desk and heating complete a stay suited to couples who prefer to sleep in one bed.

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Standard Twin Room — Hostal Esmeralda
Standard Twin Room
1 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Wooden or parquet floors
  • City views

The twin configuration offers two single beds for two guests, rather than a double bed. It has a private bathroom, city views and air conditioning; it also includes heating, wooden or parquet floors and a flat-screen TV. It's the better option if you want separate beds.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re travelling alone: there’s a single room for one person
  • you need to accommodate up to three people together: there’s a double room with an extra bed
  • you want to get around Madrid by metro: Sol and Sevilla stations are 150 m away
  • you value having a private bathroom, air conditioning and free WiFi in your room
  • you’d like to arrange visits at reception: you can buy tickets for the Tourist Bus and book excursions

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there’s no parking
  • you want a guaranteed balcony: only some rooms have one
  • you’re looking for a room for more than three people: the stated maximum capacity is three
  • you prefer a free-to-use safe: the in-room safes are coin-operated

Hotel facilities & services

Hostal Esmeralda offers practical amenities for a city break, including private bathrooms, baths and free WiFi. Rooms have air conditioning, heating and views; there is also a flat-screen TV. A lift provides access to the floors, while soundproofed rooms are useful in this central area of Madrid.

In the shared areas, the accommodation has luggage storage and tourist information. The building is non-smoking and has security cameras in the communal areas. In your room, you'll find towels, bed linen, free toiletries, a wardrobe and a desk, as well as a bath or shower. These amenities cover everyday needs during a visit to the city, whether you spend the day exploring museums and squares or return after a day at work.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Views
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift

General facilities

  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Security cameras in communal areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wooden or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • City views
  • Views
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hostal Esmeralda is at De la Victoria, 1, in Madrid city centre. Puerta del Sol is 150 m away and Plaza de Santa Ana is also 150 m away; both are good starting points for a walk through the squares and shopping streets in this part of the city. Plaza Mayor de Madrid is 450 m away, a notable spot for a stroll and a look at historic architecture. The Museum of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando is 150 m away.

Sol metro station is 150 m from the guest house, as is Sevilla metro station. For train journeys, Recoletos is 1.1 km away and Embajadores is 1.3 km away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport is 10 km away. Nearby cultural attractions include the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, 550 m away, the Prado Museum, 850 m away, and the Reina Sofía Museum, 1.1 km away. Plaza de Cibeles is 750 m away and the Royal Palace of Madrid is 950 m away.

You can spend one day exploring art collections and another visiting the squares and buildings in the city centre. Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol are easy to combine on foot from the accommodation; for a longer walk, El Retiro Park is 1.5 km away. The Temple of Debod is also 1.5 km away, while Casa de Campo is 1.9 km away. In spring and autumn, walks between museums, squares and parks fit well into a city visit; in summer, it's easy to alternate cultural visits with breaks indoors.

Puerta del Sol — Central square and a landmark starting point for exploring Madrid. 150 m
Plaza Mayor de Madrid — Historic square surrounded by arcades, terraces and landmark buildings. 450 m
Museum of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando — Art collection spanning different periods, displayed in a central museum. 150 m
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum — A journey through European painting, from the Old Masters to modern art. 550 m
Prado Museum — Renowned museum where you can see major works of Spanish painting. 850 m
El Retiro Park — Spacious park for walks and relaxing, with gardens and ponds to visit. 1,5 km

What guests say about Hostal Esmeralda

8.3
Very good · 1.850 reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
9.1

Guests particularly appreciate the staff's service and how easy it is to get around Madrid from the guest house. They also highlight the cleanliness and WiFi. The facilities and comfort receive more moderate ratings, although guests' overall impression remains positive.

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