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Hostel in the Lavapiés neighbourhood of Madrid, with the metro 50 m away, rooms for different group sizes and the Museo Reina Sofía 450 m away.
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Motel lavapies is a hostel in Madrid, 50 m from Lavapiés metro station and 450 m from the Museo Reina Sofía. Its five categories let you choose between single and double rooms, and a quadruple room for up to four guests; some have a private bathroom and others share a bathroom. Rooms include a desk, seating area, fridge, bed linen and towels, with a microwave and kitchenware in several options. The private double room with two single beds offers a different layout from the alternatives with a double or single bed.
The property offers free WiFi and has no parking. Reception is open 24 hours; staff speak Spanish and English and can help during your stay. There is also daily housekeeping, private check-in and activities such as bingo, comedy, live music, movie nights, and walking or cycling tours. Payment is made before arrival by bank transfer, an important detail to consider when planning your trip.
The five categories cater to solo travellers, couples and groups: there is a single room, several double rooms and a quadruple room for up to four people. Options include rooms with shared bathrooms and rooms with private bathrooms, including a double room with two single beds. The shared-bathroom options include rooms for one, two and four guests.
Rooms have a desk, seating area, fridge, bed linen and towels. Some include a microwave and kitchenware, while others offer a bathtub or a private bathroom; the single room with a shared bathroom also has a bathtub. Maximum occupancy varies by category, from one to four people. You can choose between a room for solo travel, double rooms and a larger option for sharing, depending on the bathroom and layout you prefer.
This option for two combines a double bed with a seating area, desk and facilities for preparing something simple, such as a fridge, microwave and kitchenware. The bathroom is shared, an important difference from the categories with private bathrooms. Towels and bed linen are also provided.
This double room for two adds a private bathroom to a stay with a large double bed. It has a seating area, desk and tiled floor; the bathroom has a bathtub or shower. A fridge and free toiletries complete its amenities, making it more independent than the shared-bathroom options.
Designed for one person, this room has a single bed and a shared bathroom with a bathtub. The seating area and desk provide your own space, while the fridge and microwave add practical amenities. It is the only single category and the only one specifically noted as having a bathtub.
The double room for two with a private bathroom is arranged with two single beds, offering an alternative to the double rooms with a large bed. It has a seating area, desk and fridge; the bathroom has a bathtub or shower. Its layout is practical for two people who prefer separate beds.
This is the largest category, accommodating up to four guests in four single beds. The bathroom is shared, and the room has a seating area, desk, fridge, microwave and kitchenware. Its layout lets a group stay together in one room, unlike the single and double options.
The hostel offers free WiFi, non-smoking spaces and family rooms. Reception is open 24 hours and private check-in and check-out are available; there is also daily housekeeping. Rooms include practical features such as a desk, seating area, wardrobe, clothes rack, fridge and microwave, as well as bed linen and towels. Some have kitchenware and free toiletries.
Leisure options include bingo, aerobics sessions, cooking classes and activities about local culture, as well as happy hour and themed dinners. There are also walking and cycling tours, temporary art galleries, movie nights, comedy and live music. Outdoor furniture completes the available spaces. The facilities combine everyday essentials with entertainment and cultural activities.
Motel lavapies is on calle de la Fe, at the corner of Zurita, in Centro de Madrid, in the Lavapiés neighbourhood. There are bars and restaurants on nearby streets: La Pianola Bar Lavapiés is 20 m away, Moharaj is 40 m away and Maldito Querer is 50 m away; El Botas is also 20 m away. Lavapiés metro station is 50 m away. Nearby, Esto es una Plaza is 200 m away and La Casa Encendida is 310 m away, a cultural landmark in the neighbourhood.
Central Madrid is 1 km away; Puerta del Sol is 900 m away, Plaza Mayor de Madrid is 950 m away and Plaza de Santa Ana is 700 m away. Embajadores railway station is 450 m away and Atocha railway station is 700 m away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 11 km away. These connections let you combine metro and train travel to get around the city and reach other parts of Madrid.
The Museo Reina Sofía is 450 m away; the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid is 750 m away and Prado Museum is 850 m away. The Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is 900 m away and Parque de El Retiro is 1.5 km away. You can spend one day visiting the museums along Paseo del Prado and another exploring the city-centre squares. In May, the San Isidro festivals add local celebrations to the calendar; throughout the rest of the year, the museums, parks and streets of Lavapiés offer a range of things to do.
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Reviews reflect a mixed experience: staff stand out, while facilities, cleanliness and comfort receive lower scores. Overall feedback is modest, so the main practical advantage is the proximity to the metro and several city-centre museums.
Rates at Motel lavapies vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. For your dates, check the latest rate through the booking channels.
Motel lavapies is 11 km from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Lavapiés metro station is 50 m away and connects to the city network; Embajadores is 450 m away and Atocha railway station is 700 m away. You can get there by public transport without relying on a car. The hostel has no parking.
Motel lavapies is in Lavapiés, in Centro de Madrid. La Casa Encendida is 310 m away and the Museo Reina Sofía is 450 m away; Plaza de Santa Ana is 700 m away. Puerta del Sol is 900 m away and Plaza Mayor de Madrid is 950 m away. Lavapiés metro station, 50 m away, makes it easy to travel between these places.
Motel lavapies offers single and double rooms, as well as a quadruple room for up to four guests. Some options have a private bathroom and others have a shared bathroom; bed arrangements vary between single and double beds depending on the category. All rooms have a desk and seating area.
Motel lavapies has family rooms and a quadruple category for up to four people. This option has a shared bathroom, four single beds, a seating area and a desk; double rooms with private bathrooms are also available if you prefer a different layout.
To check in at Motel lavapies, you must present a valid identity document and a credit card. The hostel asks you to let it know your expected arrival time in advance; special requests are subject to availability and may incur an extra charge.
Noise is not permitted at Motel lavapies between 23:00 and 06:00. This rule sets a quiet period for all stays, both in private rooms and in categories with a shared bathroom.
Payment for Motel lavapies must be made before arrival by bank transfer. After you book, the property will contact you with the instructions needed to complete the payment.
Check-in at Motel lavapies is between 15:00 and 23:30, and check-out is from 06:00 to 10:00. You must let the property know your expected arrival time in advance and present an identity document and a credit card when checking in.
