Hostal Persal
Madrid · Community of Madrid

Hostal Persal

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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8.5 Score
1.652 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area Madrid
Nearby Plaza de Santa Ana · 200 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Hostal Persal

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
★ 8.5 · Very good · 1.652 reviews

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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.

Room types

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.

Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hostal Persal
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
12 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

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.

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Triple Room — Hostal Persal
Triple Room
17 m²

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Patio
  • 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.

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Quadruple Room — Hostal Persal
Quadruple Room
23 m²

  • 4 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Patio
  • Air conditioning

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.

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Single Room — Hostal Persal
Single Room
10 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Shower
  • Free toiletries

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in Las Letras, 250 m from Puerta del Sol and 400 m from Plaza Mayor.
  • you’re travelling alone, as a couple or in a group: there are single, double, triple and quadruple rooms for one to four people.
  • you’re travelling by metro: Tirso de Molina and Sol stations are 250 m and 300 m away respectively.
  • you need 24-hour reception and free luggage storage.
  • you’d like to have a café, bar and restaurant on site.

Maybe not, if...

  • you want buffet breakfast to be included in the rate.
  • you need free or private parking: the nearby parking is public and paid.
  • you’re looking for accommodation without night-time noise restrictions: noise is not permitted from 22:00 to 09:00.
  • you’re planning a stag or hen party or a similar celebration at the property.

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information

General facilities

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • 24-hour reception
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/banquet rooms
  • Safe
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Air conditioning
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Parking

  • Parking

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

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.

Plaza de Santa Ana — Lively square with terraces and places to eat next to Las Letras. 200 m
Puerta del Sol — Iconic city landmark and metro hub for exploring Madrid. 250 m
Plaza Mayor — Historic arcaded square, surrounded by covered walkways and terraces in the city centre. 400 m
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum — European painting collection spanning Old Masters through to modern art. 650 m
Museum of Illusions — Interactive attraction with optical illusions and rooms designed for photos. 180 m
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía — Contemporary art museum with key works of 20th-century Spanish art. 950 m

What guests say about Hostal Persal

8.5
Very good · 1.652 reviews
Staff
9.4
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
8.7
Facilities
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
8.0

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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