Hostal Macarena
Madrid · Community of Madrid · 2 Stars

Hostal Macarena

Guest house in Madrid, next to Plaza Mayor, with 24-hour reception, free WiFi and single, double and triple rooms with private bathrooms.

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8.4 Score
1.756 Reviews
2★ Stars
12:30 Check-in
Area Madrid
Nearby Casa de la Carnicería · 90 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 12:30

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Hostal Macarena

Hostal Macarena is a 2-star guest house in Plaza Mayor, Madrid, opposite the Cuchilleros arch.

Its address on Cava de San Miguel places you beside the historic streets of the city centre, with Puerta del Sol a five-minute walk away. It’s a practical option if you want to explore the old town on foot and have metro stations nearby. The guest house offers 24-hour reception, free WiFi throughout, a lounge area with armchairs and a drinks vending machine. The rooms, renovated in 2015, include air conditioning, a safe, a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Single, double and triple options are available; some rooms have a balcony with city views, subject to availability. Calle Mayor is 170 metres away and Sol station, with train and metro services, is 650 metres away.

Hostal Macarena
★ 8.4 · Very good · 1.756 reviews

Plan your stay at Hostal Macarena

Guest house in Madrid, next to Plaza Mayor, with 24-hour reception, free WiFi and single, double and triple rooms with private bathrooms.

Room types

Hostal Macarena offers three room types for different group sizes: an 8 m² Single Room for one person, an 11 m² Double Room for up to two people and a 15 m² Triple Room for up to three. The bed configuration in the Double Room depends on availability. All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a safe and a TV.

The bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. The rooms also have a wardrobe, heating, a telephone and tiled or marble flooring; the TV is a flat-screen model. All three categories offer practical amenities, with clear differences in space and capacity. Some rooms have a balcony with city views, subject to availability, giving some guests an outdoor perspective.

Single Room — Hostal Macarena
Single Room
8 m²

  • 1 single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Safe
  • Free toiletries

At 8 m² and sleeping one person, the Single Room is the most compact option at Hostal Macarena. It has the same amenities as the other rooms, including a safe and a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. It’s an option for solo travellers looking for a practical stay in central Madrid.

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Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hostal Macarena
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
11 m²

  • 1 single bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe

At 11 m² and with a maximum capacity of two people, the Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds offers more space than the Single Room. The bed configuration is subject to availability. It has a private bathroom and the shared amenities, making it a practical option for sharing a stay in central Madrid.

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Triple Room — Hostal Macarena
Triple Room
15 m²

  • 3 single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Telephone

The Triple Room is the largest, at 15 m², and sleeps up to three people. It has three single beds, unlike the guest house’s lower-capacity options. It includes a private bathroom and the shared amenities, allowing a small group to stay in one room near Plaza Mayor.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the historic centre on foot: Plaza Mayor is 150 m away and Puerta del Sol is 450 m away
  • you prefer to get around by metro: La Latina and Ópera stations are 300 m and 350 m away
  • you’re looking for a room with a private bathroom, air conditioning and a safe
  • you’re travelling alone: there is an 8 m² Single Room for one person
  • you’re travelling in a small group: the Triple Room is 15 m² and sleeps up to three

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: the guest house does not have parking
  • you want a guaranteed balcony: only some rooms have one, subject to availability
  • you’d rather not leave a cash deposit: €200 is required on arrival
  • you want to have a party or need quiet at night outside the stated hours: parties are not allowed and quiet hours are from 22:00 to 09:00

Hotel facilities & services

Hostal Macarena keeps reception open 24 hours a day and offers luggage storage, two useful services for organising arrivals and leaving your bags. The building has a lift, heating and air conditioning; it also has a safe and a smoke-free interior, with non-smoking rooms. Tiled or marble flooring completes the room amenities.

The rooms have private bathrooms equipped with a toilet, toilet paper, free toiletries and a hairdryer. For entertainment, there is a TV, including a flat-screen model, and a telephone; free WiFi is also available throughout the property. A wardrobe completes the room furnishings.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift

General facilities

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Wardrobe

Location & what to see

Hostal Macarena is at Cava de San Miguel 8, in central Madrid, next to Plaza Mayor. Calle Mayor is 170 m away; Casa de la Panadería is 100 m away, as is Mercado de San Miguel. The Basilica of San Miguel is 120 m away and Plaza Mayor is 150 m away. The old town’s streets and squares make it easy to plan much of your visit on foot, with shops, bars and restaurants nearby.

For public transport, La Latina and Ópera metro stations are 300 m and 350 m away, respectively. Embajadores railway station is 1.2 km away and Atocha station is 1.6 km away; Sol station, with train and metro services, is 650 m away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 11 km away. The guest house does not have parking, so the nearby stations are an alternative for getting around the city.

You can continue your walk to Puerta del Sol, 450 m away, the Royal Palace of Madrid, 550 m away, or Plaza de Oriente, 400 m away. Plaza de Santa Ana is 650 m away. For a cultural visit, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is 1.2 km away; the Reina Sofía Museum and the Prado Museum are 1.4 km away. El Retiro Park, 2 km away, offers a green space to round off an itinerary among museums, squares and historic buildings.

Casa de la Carnicería — Historic building in the immediate vicinity of Plaza Mayor. 90 m
San Miguel Market — Covered market known for its food stalls and produce. 100 m
Basilica of San Miguel — Baroque church with a striking curved façade in the city centre. 120 m
Museo De La Luz Madrid — Museum space dedicated to visual experiences and light-based games. 140 m
Palace of Santa Cruz — Historic former building near Plaza de la Provincia. 190 m
Almudena Cathedral — Madrid cathedral located next to the Royal Palace and its gardens. 550 m

What guests say about Hostal Macarena

8.4
Very good · 1.756 reviews
Staff
9.0
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
8.6
Facilities
8.0
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
8.7

Guests particularly appreciate the proximity to the main sights in the city centre and the staff’s service. Cleanliness and WiFi also receive favourable comments; the facilities are rated somewhat more moderately, although the overall impression remains positive.

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