Literal Hostel Madrid
Madrid · Community of Madrid

Literal Hostel Madrid

Hostel in central Madrid with free Wi-Fi, a shared lounge and double, family and shared room options, a three-minute walk from Plaza Mayor.

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8.7 Score
557 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Madrid
Nearby Plaza Mayor · 200 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Literal Hostel Madrid

Literal Hostel Madrid is a hostel in central Madrid, a three-minute walk from Plaza Mayor, with air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

It offers double and family rooms as well as beds in shared dormitories, so you can choose between greater privacy and a hostel-style stay. Family rooms accommodate up to four people, including an adapted room for guests with reduced mobility. Rooms have air conditioning, bed linen and towels; some options have a private bathroom, while one double room has a shared bathroom. The property has a shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi throughout. Rooms include heating, and some have an iron, clothes rack and power sockets by the bed. The accommodation is non-smoking. From Calle del Duque de Rivas, you can walk to Mercado de San Miguel and Puerta del Sol, with metro stations and Atocha railway station also nearby.

Literal Hostel Madrid
★ 8.7 · Fabulous · 557 reviews

Plan your stay at Literal Hostel Madrid

Hostel in central Madrid with free Wi-Fi, a shared lounge and double, family and shared room options, a three-minute walk from Plaza Mayor.

Room types

The hostel offers double rooms, family options and beds in shared dormitories. Rooms have air conditioning, and some options have a private bathroom, while one double room has a shared bathroom. The Double Room measures 9 m² and the Deluxe Double Room 10 m²; the family room adapted for guests with reduced mobility covers 22 m². The Family Suites measure 18 and 22 m², and the 22 m² option has a separate bedroom and a seating area.

The shared dormitories include a 32 m² female-only option and mixed options with six or four beds. These rooms have bunk beds, while the double options have a double bed. The family rooms accommodate four guests and combine a double bed with bunk beds. Practical features in the rooms include heating, bed linen, a clothes rack and power sockets near the bed; some also have a wardrobe and seating area.

Deluxe Double Room — Literal Hostel Madrid
Deluxe Double Room
10 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

At 10 m², this double room has a large double bed, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. Heating completes the space, which is designed for two guests. It also has a hairdryer and bed linen, making it a practical option for a short stay in central Madrid.

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Double Room — Literal Hostel Madrid
Double Room
9 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer

This 9 m² double room has a double bed and a private bathroom with a shower, as well as air conditioning and heating. Its simple layout distinguishes it from the Deluxe Double Room, which has a large double bed and an extra square metre. It includes a hairdryer and bed linen.

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Family Room Adapted for Guests with Reduced Mobility — Literal Hostel Madrid
Family Room Adapted for Guests with Reduced Mobility
22 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Seating area

At 22 m², this family room is adapted for guests with reduced mobility and accommodates up to four guests. It includes a seating area and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The layout combines a double bed and two bunk beds, as well as air conditioning.

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Family Suite — Literal Hostel Madrid
Family Suite
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Seating area
  • Wardrobe

This 18 m² Family Suite accommodates up to four people and has a seating area. It includes a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and heating, as well as a double bed and two bunk beds. It is a compact family option among the hostel's rooms.

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Family Suite — Literal Hostel Madrid
Family Suite
22 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Separate bedroom
  • Seating area

This 22 m² Family Suite stands out for its separate bedroom and seating area, and accommodates up to four guests. It has a double bed and two bunk beds, as well as a bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and heating. The layout separates the sleeping area from the shared space.

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Single Bed in Female Shared Dormitory — Literal Hostel Madrid
Single Bed in Female Shared Dormitory
32 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Seating area
  • Wardrobe

The single bed is in a 32 m² female-only shared dormitory. The room has air conditioning, a private bathroom and a seating area, as well as a wardrobe and heating. The bunk bed provides an individual option in a larger shared space.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Literal Hostel Madrid
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
25 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Wardrobe
  • Power socket near the bed

This single bed is in a mixed dormitory with six beds and an area of 25 m². The room has air conditioning, a private bathroom and a wardrobe; it also offers heating and power sockets near the bed. The bunk bed lets you book a place in a shared space.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Literal Hostel Madrid
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
10 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Heating
  • Power socket near the bed

This single bed is in a 10 m² mixed dormitory with four beds. The bunk bed is in a room with air conditioning, heating and a wardrobe, as well as power sockets by the bed and a clothes rack. Its shared format sets it apart from the hostel's double and family rooms.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you travel by metro: Tirso de Molina is 200 m away and La Latina is 250 m away
  • you want to visit Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel and Puerta del Sol on foot
  • you need free internet access throughout the property
  • you are travelling as a family: family rooms accommodate up to four guests
  • you need accessible accommodation: there is a family room accessible to wheelchair users

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no parking
  • you want to organise a party or bachelor/bachelorette party: these are not permitted
  • you need a private bathroom in every option: one double room has a shared bathroom
  • you expect to arrive after midnight: check-in ends at 00:00

Hotel facilities & services

The hostel offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, as well as air conditioning in the rooms. The shared areas include a lounge with a TV, while the shared kitchen lets you prepare meals. The property is non-smoking, and the rooms have heating and soundproofing; an iron and shower are also available.

Rooms have toilet paper, towels, bed linen, a toilet, a hairdryer and a clothes rack, as well as power sockets near the bed. Some options have a private bathroom and others a shared bathroom. The combination of shared spaces and practical amenities lets you alternate visits around Madrid with time to relax at the hostel.

Great for your stay

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

General facilities

  • Shared TV/lounge area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Heating
  • Iron
  • Air conditioning

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Power socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Literal Hostel Madrid is at Calle del Duque de Rivas, no 2, in Madrid's Centro district. Plaza Mayor is 200 m away, about a three-minute walk; Casa de la Panadería is 200 m away and Mercado de San Miguel is 270 m away. Puerta del Sol, 400 m away, and Plaza de Santa Ana, 550 m away, extend your route through the squares and shopping streets of the historic centre. The area lets you combine cultural visits with places to eat, including restaurants such as Sublime Dreams Food, 40 m away, and Three Jacks, 50 m away.

For public transport, Tirso de Molina metro station is 200 m away and La Latina is 250 m away. Embajadores railway station is 1 km away, and Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes is 1.5 km away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 11 km away. From the centre, you can plan journeys around the city by metro and walk to many points in the historic centre; the hostel does not have parking.

The Royal Palace of Madrid is 700 m away; the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is 1 km away, while the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and Prado Museum are 1.2 km away. Templo de Debod is 1.4 km away and Parque del Buen Retiro is 1.9 km away, giving you the option to combine architecture, painting and outdoor walks. A stay of several days lets you spread your visits between the area around Plaza Mayor, the museum district and the parks; you can walk to many of these places from the hostel.

Plaza Mayor — Historic arcaded square with covered walkways and access to shops and terraces. 200 m
San Miguel Market — Central covered market with food stalls and iron architecture. 270 m
Puerta del Sol — Landmark square and meeting point beside the zero kilometre marker. 400 m
Royal Palace of Madrid — Ceremonial residence with historic rooms and nearby gardens. 700 m
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía — Modern art museum housing Picasso's Guernica. 1,2 km
Prado Museum — European painting museum with works by Velázquez and Goya. 1,2 km

What guests say about Literal Hostel Madrid

8.7
Fabulous · 557 reviews
Staff
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
8.6

Guests particularly appreciate the staff and how easy it is to explore the centre from the hostel. Cleanliness, comfort and facilities also receive favourable comments. The internet connection gets a somewhat more moderate rating, although feedback remains positive.

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