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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Rates at Literal Hostel Madrid vary depending on the season, dates and room type. To find the current price for your stay, you can check the rates available through booking channels.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 11 km from Literal Hostel Madrid. Tirso de Molina and La Latina metro stations are 200 m and 250 m away, respectively. Embajadores railway station is 1 km away, and Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes is 1.5 km away. The hostel does not have parking.
Literal Hostel Madrid is 200 m from Plaza Mayor and 270 m from San Miguel Market. Puerta del Sol is 400 m away, Plaza de Santa Ana is 550 m away and the Royal Palace of Madrid is 700 m away. The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is 1 km away; the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and Prado Museum are 1.2 km away.
Literal Hostel Madrid offers double and family rooms, as well as beds in female-only or mixed shared dormitories. Family options accommodate up to four guests; the Family Suites measure 18 and 22 m², and the 22 m² option has a separate bedroom. There is also a double room with a shared bathroom.
Yes. Literal Hostel Madrid offers a 22 m² family room adapted for guests with reduced mobility, with a seating area and capacity for four guests. The room is wheelchair accessible and has a private bathroom.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout Literal Hostel Madrid. You can use it in the shared lounge with a TV as well as in the rooms, since access covers the entire property.
Literal Hostel Madrid does not have on-site parking. Tirso de Molina and La Latina metro stations are 200 m and 250 m away, respectively, and provide access to public transport around Madrid.
No. Literal Hostel Madrid does not allow bachelor or bachelorette parties or similar events on its premises. This restriction applies to this type of celebration during your stay.