Guest house in the Las Letras district, in a historic building dating from 1871, with buffet breakfast, 24-hour reception and rooms for up to four people.
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Hostal Persal is a guest house on Plaza del Ángel, in Madrid’s Las Letras district, housed in a building dating from 1871. Its 80 rooms include single, double, triple and quadruple options, accommodating one to four people; the triple and quadruple categories have a patio. It is a practical option for solo travellers, couples and groups who want to explore the city centre on foot.
All rooms offer air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a safe, free WiFi, toiletries and a hairdryer. The property also has a 24-hour reception, free luggage storage, a large library and three meeting and event rooms. It also serves a buffet breakfast, and Plaza de Santa Ana and the adjoining streets have bars, restaurants and terraces. Puerta del Sol is 250 m away, Plaza Mayor is 400 m away and the Prado Museum is 850 m away; Sol metro station is 300 m away.
Hostal Persal offers single, double, triple and quadruple rooms measuring 10, 12, 17 and 23 m² respectively. The single room accommodates one person; the double rooms sleep two, the triple rooms sleep three and the quadruple rooms sleep four. The main configuration of the double room has two single beds, while the options for three and four guests have three and four single beds. The triple and quadruple categories include a patio, a useful difference when choosing a room with more capacity.
All rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower and a flat-screen TV; they also include free WiFi, a desk, a safe, toiletries, towels and a hairdryer. The compact single and double rooms contrast with the 17 and 23 m² group categories. You can therefore choose according to the number of travellers and how much space you prefer, while still having the essential bathroom and sleeping facilities.
At 12 m², this is one of the most compact options at Hostal Persal and is set up for two people, with two single beds in its main configuration. It has a private bathroom with a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer, as well as air conditioning, a TV and a desk.
This 17 m² room can accommodate three people and stands out for having a patio, a feature not found in the Single Room or Double Room categories. Its main configuration includes three single beds; it also has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
At 23 m², this is the largest room category and accommodates up to four guests. It has a patio and four single beds in its main configuration, offering more space than the Triple Room for group stays. It includes a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a TV.
The Single Room measures 10 m² and is for one person, with one single bed. It is the smallest option in both capacity and floor area, with a private bathroom with a shower and practical features found in the other categories, such as air conditioning, toiletries and a hairdryer.
Hostal Persal brings everyday services together at a reception open 24 hours a day, with luggage storage, concierge service, tourist information and express check-in and check-out. Meeting and banquet rooms are available for work or events; the property also offers daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing services. The lift and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility make access easier, while family rooms and non-smoking areas offer more accommodation options.
The common areas include a shared lounge with a TV, as well as a café, bar and restaurant. Public parking is available nearby, cannot be reserved and costs €36.30 per day. The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, toiletries, towels, a hairdryer and a desk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Hostal Persal is on Plaza del Ángel, in Madrid’s Las Letras district. The square is pedestrianised and Plaza de Santa Ana is 200 m away; nearby streets have restaurants, bars and terraces, with activity in the evenings too. The area has historic streets and busy squares, making it practical to explore several parts of the centre on foot. Puerta del Sol is 250 m away and Plaza Mayor is 400 m away, two nearby landmarks to help you find your way around the city centre.
For getting around, Tirso de Molina metro station is 250 m away and Sol station is 300 m away. Embajadores is 1 km away, while Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes railway station is 1.2 km away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 11 km away; you can continue your journey from the city centre by metro or taxi. Sol and Atocha stations provide connections to other districts and long-distance trains.
You can start a cultural walk at Plaza Mayor and continue to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, 650 m away, and the Prado Museum, 850 m away. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is 950 m away, as is the Royal Palace of Madrid; Plaza de Oriente is 850 m away. For a change of pace, the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid is 900 m away and El Retiro Park is 1.5 km away. Spring and autumn are good times to explore these streets and parks on foot.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the central location in Madrid. Cleanliness and comfort receive positive comments, while the facilities and WiFi score slightly lower. Overall, reviews point to attentive service and a practical base for exploring the city.
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Hostal Persal is 11 km from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, around 20 minutes by car depending on traffic. Sol metro station is 300 m away and Tirso de Molina is 250 m away. Atocha station is 1.2 km away. Public parking is available nearby for €36.30 per day, with no option to reserve a space.
Hostal Persal is in Las Letras, near Plaza de Santa Ana (200 m) and Puerta del Sol (250 m). Plaza Mayor is 400 m away; the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is 650 m away and the Prado Museum is 850 m away. The Royal Palace of Madrid is 950 m away. Sol and Tirso de Molina metro stations are 300 m and 250 m away.
Hostal Persal serves a buffet breakfast, described as good value and good quality. Breakfast is not included in the rate, so it is offered as a separate service during your stay.
Hostal Persal does not have private parking on site; public parking is available nearby. It cannot be reserved and costs €36.30 per day.
Hostal Persal offers 17 m² Triple Rooms for up to three people and 23 m² Quadruple Rooms for up to four. Both categories have a patio and a private bathroom, and their main configurations include single beds.
Hostal Persal has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility and wheelchair access. The lift serves the upper floors, and the property also has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Hostal Persal has rooms for meetings and business events, as well as fax and photocopying services. It also has a 24-hour reception and express check-in and check-out.
Hostal Persal does not allow stag or hen parties or similar celebrations. Guests are asked to keep noise down between 22:00 and 09:00.