Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey
Madrid · Community of Madrid

Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey

Adults-only hostel in Madrid, next to Madrid Río, with shared dormitories, private bathrooms, air conditioning, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

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8.7 Score
109 Reviews
16:00 Check-in
Area Madrid
Nearby Madrid Río · 200 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00

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Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey

Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey is a hostel in Madrid, 200 m from Madrid Río, with shared dormitories and private bathrooms.

It is adults-only and offers individual beds in mixed, female-only or male-only dormitories. All six options have air conditioning and bed linen; their floor areas range from 49 to 66 m², and the dormitories have between 16 and 24 beds. The building has a lift, and one room is wheelchair-accessible. For meals, the hostel has a shared kitchen, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and luggage storage and laundry services are available.

It is on Paseo de Santa María de la Cabeza, 450 m from Usera metro station. The Reina Sofía Museum is 2.2 km away and Plaza Mayor de Madrid is 2.6 km away. It is a practical option for adult travellers looking for a bed in a shared dormitory and wanting to explore Madrid by public transport.

Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey
★ 8.7 · Fabulous · 109 reviews

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Adults-only hostel in Madrid, next to Madrid Río, with shared dormitories, private bathrooms, air conditioning, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Room types

The beds are arranged across six bunk-bed options in shared dormitories: some are mixed, while others are for women or men only. Each bed is for one person, and the dormitories range from 49 to 66 m². Depending on the category, each space has between 16 and 24 beds, so the number of shared beds varies from one option to another.

All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and bed linen. Some include a shower and hairdryer; a lift provides access to the upper floors. One of the mixed options stands out for its wheelchair access and adaptations for people with hearing impairments. The layout prioritises a choice of dormitory type and bed, with female-only, male-only and mixed options.

Bunk in Mixed Dormitory Room — Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey
Bunk in Mixed Dormitory Room
55 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed linen

This bed is in a 55 m² mixed dormitory with 16 beds in total. It has a private bathroom, shower and hairdryer, as well as air conditioning and bed linen. The upper floors are accessible by lift.

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Bunk in Shared Dormitory - Female Only — Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey
Bunk in Shared Dormitory - Female Only
60 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

The 60 m² female dormitory has 20 beds and offers one individual bunk. It is the larger of the two female options. It includes a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, air conditioning, bed linen and lift access to the upper floors.

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Bunk in Shared Male Dormitory — Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey
Bunk in Shared Male Dormitory
66 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

At 66 m², this is the larger of the male dormitories and has 24 beds. The booking is for one bunk for one person. The private bathroom has a shower; the space also has air conditioning, bed linen and lift access to the upper floors.

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Bunk in Mixed Dormitory Room — Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey
Bunk in Mixed Dormitory Room
53 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Individual air conditioning for each accommodation

This 53 m² mixed dormitory has 16 beds and offers one individual bunk. It stands out because the entire unit is wheelchair-accessible and has facilities for people with hearing impairments. It includes a private bathroom, air conditioning and bed linen.

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Bunk in Shared Male Dormitory — Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey
Bunk in Shared Male Dormitory
60 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic product

This 60 m² male dormitory has 20 beds, four fewer than the 66 m² male option. Each booking is for one individual bunk. It has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and bed linen, as well as lift access to the upper floors.

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Bunk in Shared Dormitory - Female Only — Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey
Bunk in Shared Dormitory - Female Only
49 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Bed linen

The 49 m² female option is the more compact of the two and has 16 beds. It offers one bunk for one person, with a private bathroom and shower and hairdryer. It also has air conditioning, bed linen and lift access to the upper floors.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you are travelling on your own and want an individual bunk in a shared dormitory.
  • you prefer an adults-only hostel with no stays involving minors.
  • you want a private bathroom and air conditioning in your room.
  • you want a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.
  • you want to get around by metro: Usera station is 450 m away.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no car park.
  • you are travelling with minors, as the hostel is for adults only.
  • you prefer to sleep in a room for your exclusive use: the options are bunk beds in shared dormitories.
  • you want to choose from a wide range of private rooms; the available categories are beds in mixed, female-only or male-only dormitories.

Hotel facilities & services

The facilities bring together practical services to help you organise your stay at the hostel. There is a 24-hour reception, luggage storage, tourist information and daily housekeeping; laundry services and a drinks vending machine are also available. Meeting and banquet facilities are available, while board games and puzzles offer another leisure option.

Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The building has a lift and accessibility features, including wheelchair access, a lower washbasin, a raised toilet and grab rails; there is also an emergency pull cord in the bathroom. The rooms have air conditioning, bed linen, a shower and a private bathroom, and the hostel has a shared kitchen.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry service
  • Lift

General facilities

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Drinks vending machine
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic product
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hypoallergenic rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Wheelchair accessible

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey hostel is at Paseo de Santa María de la Cabeza, 112B, 200 m from Madrid Río. Nearby are Jardín El Torero, 230 m away, Parque Amarillo, 270 m away, and Parque del Matadero, 650 m away. Centro Comercial Mercado Usera is 550 m away; for food, Namaste India is 100 m away and El Muro is 150 m away. The area combines riverside walks with small parks, shops and restaurants a short distance away.

Usera metro station is 450 m away and Marqués de Vadillo metro station is 850 m away. Embajadores and Estación Delicias train stations are both 1.6 km away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 12 km away. From here, the Reina Sofía Museum is 2.2 km away, Plaza Mayor de Madrid is 2.6 km away and Puerta del Sol is 2.8 km away; the metro connects you to these sights and other neighbourhoods in the city.

For a cultural visit, Madrid Botanical Garden is 2.7 km away, the Prado Museum is 2.8 km away and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is 2.9 km away. The Royal Palace of Madrid is 2.9 km away and El Retiro Park is 3.3 km away. Close to the hostel, Madrid Río offers a route for walking alongside the river, while Parque del Matadero and Casa del Reloj, 850 m away, add more options for a stroll. If you want to spend the day in the city centre, you can visit Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and the museums in one outing.

Madrid Río — Riverside route for walking and enjoying open-air spaces. 200 m
Matadero Park — Green space near the cultural complex and Casa del Reloj. 650 m
Reina Sofía Museum — National museum of modern art, with notable works from the 20th and 21st centuries. 2,2 km
Plaza Mayor de Madrid — Historic arcaded square in central Madrid, surrounded by outdoor cafés. 2,6 km
Puerta del Sol — Central square known for the clock on the Casa de Correos. 2,8 km
El Retiro Park — Large urban park with gardens, walkways and a main lake. 3,3 km

What guests say about Madrid Río - The Lazy Monkey

8.7
Fabulous · 109 reviews
Staff
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Location
7.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Free Wi-Fi
10.0

Guests highlight the staff and WiFi, and also give positive feedback on cleanliness, facilities and value for money. The surroundings receive a more moderate rating than these aspects, while comfort is viewed positively.

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