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Two-star guest house in Madrid, next to Alonso Martínez metro station, with a 24-hour reception, rooms with different views and free WiFi in the common areas.
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Hostal Santa Barbara is a 2-star guest house on Plaza de Santa Barbara, next to Alonso Martínez metro station, 50 m away. It offers a simple, urban stay for those who want to explore Madrid and return to a functional room. Options include single, double and triple rooms, as well as a double room with a shared bathroom; all other categories have a private bathroom. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and the staff can provide tourist information.
Depending on the category, rooms have a balcony and city views, views of an interior courtyard or air conditioning. WiFi is free in the common areas, and the property has a snack vending machine. There are restaurants around a ten-minute walk away, while the Wax Museum is less than five minutes away and Gran Vía is ten minutes away. The nearby station makes it easy to get around Madrid; the guest house has no parking.
The guest house offers five categories, from the Single Room to double and triple options, as well as a double room with a shared bathroom. The first four measure between 10 and 12 m²: the Single Room and Basic Double Room face an interior courtyard, while the Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds and Triple Room have a balcony and city views. These last two also have air conditioning. Most categories have a private bathroom; the Standard option specifies a shared bathroom.
The Single Room has one single bed; the double room with a balcony has two single beds, and the Triple Room has three. The Basic Double Room has a seating area, as do the two categories facing the courtyard. Your choice therefore depends mainly on the number of travellers, the type of room and whether you prefer city views from a balcony or an interior courtyard.
At 10 m² and with capacity for one person, the Single Room is the most compact option. Its distinctive feature is its view of an interior courtyard, which it shares with the Basic Double Room; it also has a seating area, a desk and tiled flooring. It has a private bathroom and a TV.
This 10 m² room combines a balcony and city views, unlike the categories facing the courtyard. It has air conditioning and a private bathroom, and its main configuration has two single beds. It's a compact option for those who value city views and climate control.
At 12 m², this is the largest of the rooms with stated dimensions. The balcony, city views and air conditioning set it apart from the categories facing the courtyard. Its main configuration offers three single beds; it also has a private bathroom.
The Basic Double Room is 10 m² and has one double bed and views of an interior courtyard, rather than the balcony and city views offered by the Double and Triple Rooms. It has a seating area and a desk, as well as a private bathroom. It's the double option with a seating area facing the courtyard.
The Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom differs from the other categories because the bathroom is shared. It has one double bed and a maximum capacity of two people. It's an option for those who prefer a simple double-room layout and are happy to share the bathroom with other guests during their stay.
At Hostal Santa Barbara, the reception is open 24 hours a day, and the staff offer tourist information to help you plan trips around Madrid. Luggage storage lets you leave your bags at the property, and the lift makes it easier to reach the different floors, especially when you arrive with luggage. For a quick purchase, there is a drinks vending machine, so you don't have to look for a shop for an immediate need.
WiFi is free in the common areas; heating and air conditioning complete the general facilities. Smoking is prohibited throughout the property, which also has non-smoking rooms. There are security cameras in the shared areas, and 24-hour security is provided, along with key access. These services cover practical needs for access, connection and security during your stay.
Hostal Santa Barbara is at Plaza de Santa Barbara, 4, in Centro de Madrid, near the boundary of Chueca. Alonso Martínez metro station is 50 m away and Tribunal is 400 m away. Mercado de Barceló is 220 m away; the Romanticism Museum is 280 m away, and the Museum of the History of Madrid is 400 m away. The Wax Museum is 520 m away, and Gran Vía is about a ten-minute walk away.
For longer journeys, Recoletos station is 650 m away and Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport is 10 km away. Plaza de Cibeles is 900 m away; Puerta del Sol and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum are 1.3 km away. Heading towards the historic centre, Plaza Mayor is 1.6 km away. You'll find cafés and restaurants on the nearby streets: Tierra Burrito Bar is 40 m away and El Junco is 100 m away. With Alonso Martínez 50 m away, you can combine metro journeys with walks around the nearby areas.
A cultural day could start at the Romanticism Museum and continue to the Thyssen-Bornemisza or the Prado, 1.6 km away. If you prefer open spaces, El Retiro Park is 1.7 km away, while the Temple of Debod is 1.8 km away. In spring and autumn, walking between Chueca, Cibeles and the museums is a way to explore the city on foot; in summer, alternating indoor visits with metro journeys can make getting around more comfortable. Mercado de Barceló is also a place to stop and explore local shops.
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Guests particularly value the proximity to the metro and local attractions. The staff, cleanliness and WiFi receive moderate ratings, while the facilities score slightly lower. Overall, the reviews describe a simple guest house whose main advantage is making it easy to get around Madrid.
Rates at Hostal Santa Barbara vary depending on the season, room type and travel dates. To check the price for your stay, check the current rate here.
Hostal Santa Barbara is at Plaza de Santa Barbara, 4, in Madrid, 10 km from Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport; by car, the journey usually takes around 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic. Alonso Martínez metro station is 50 m away and Recoletos is 650 m away. You can also get there by public transport from the airport. The property has no parking.
Near Hostal Santa Barbara are Barceló Market, 220 m away; the Romanticism Museum, 280 m away; and the Museum of the History of Madrid, 400 m away. The Wax Museum is 520 m away, while Cibeles Square is 900 m away. Puerta del Sol is 1.3 km away and Alonso Martínez metro station is 50 m away.
Hostal Santa Barbara offers a Single Room, double options, a Triple Room and a Standard Double Room with a shared bathroom. The double room with a balcony and the Triple Room have city views and air conditioning; the Single Room and Basic Double Room face an interior courtyard.
Hostal Santa Barbara has a Standard Double Room with a shared bathroom, one double bed and a maximum capacity of two people. The other four categories have private bathrooms, so you can choose this option or a room with its own bathroom.
Hostal Santa Barbara does not allow stag or hen parties or similar celebrations and has quiet hours from 22:00 to 11:00. Smoking is also prohibited throughout the property, which has non-smoking rooms.
Check-in at Hostal Santa Barbara is from 14:00 to 00:00, and check-out is until 11:00. If you expect to arrive after midnight, you must notify the property four hours in advance; the reception is open 24 hours a day.
