The Carabanchel Episode
Madrid · Community of Madrid · 1 Star

The Carabanchel Episode

1-star hotel in Carabanchel, Madrid, with a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym and rooms with a kitchenette and city views.

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8.4 Score
1.322 Reviews
1★ Star
15:00 Check-in
Area Madrid
Nearby Peso Hispano Park · 120 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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The Carabanchel Episode

The Carabanchel Episode is a 1-star hotel in Carabanchel, Madrid, with a seasonal outdoor pool. Its spaces include a garden, a terrace, two shared patios and a shared lounge; the gym is open 24 hours a day throughout the year. The accommodation also has a restaurant and a bar, and serves à la carte breakfast.

The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a kitchenette equipped with a fridge and microwave, as well as a coffee machine. The Double Room offers views of the city and an inner courtyard. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and private garage parking is available for a daily surcharge. It may suit those who want to stay in the Carabanchel district and combine time at the hotel with visits to central Madrid: San Francisco metro station is 750 m away, and several attractions are about 6 km away. The rooms do not have private patios, and check-in is not possible after 22:30.

The Carabanchel Episode
★ 8.4 · Very good · 1.322 reviews

Plan your stay at The Carabanchel Episode

1-star hotel in Carabanchel, Madrid, with a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym and rooms with a kitchenette and city views.

Room types

The accommodation at The Carabanchel Episode includes the Double Room, designed for up to two people and covering 23 m². It has one double bed and combines a sleeping area with a private kitchenette equipped with a fridge, microwave, electric kettle and coffee machine. This lets you store food and prepare drinks or simple meals during your stay.

The private bathroom includes a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The views encompass both the city and an inner courtyard, combining an urban landscape with an interior outlook. Towels and bed linen are also provided, and the room has a desk, sofa and clothes rack. The combination of a compact kitchen, private bathroom and dual views sets this room apart, while air conditioning completes its facilities.

Double Room — The Carabanchel Episode
Double Room
23 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view
  • Inner courtyard view

This 23 m² room accommodates up to two people and has a kitchenette equipped with a fridge and microwave. Its views of the city and an inner courtyard offer two different perspectives of the surroundings. The private bathroom includes a shower; there is also a coffee machine, electric kettle and free toiletries.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to work out at any time: the gym is open 24 hours a day throughout the year.
  • you are looking for an outdoor pool: it is available seasonally.
  • you want to prepare something in your room: the kitchenette has a fridge, microwave, kettle and coffee machine.
  • you travel by metro: San Francisco and Carabanchel Alto stations are 750 m away.
  • you value having leisure facilities at the accommodation, such as a garden, terrace, table tennis, billiards and a games room.

Maybe not, if...

  • you arrive after 22:30: later check-in is not possible.
  • you need free parking: private parking costs €24 per day.
  • you want to use the pool at any time of year: it is outdoors and open seasonally.
  • you need a private patio next to your room: the two patios at the accommodation are shared.

Hotel facilities & services

The shared areas include places to relax and spend time: a garden, terrace and sun terrace, a picnic area, outdoor furniture and a shared lounge with a TV. For leisure, the hotel offers table tennis, billiards, a games room, an indoor play area, board games and puzzles; it also has a gym. The small supermarket on site is handy for everyday shopping.

Dining options include a restaurant, café, bar and snack bar, as well as special diet menus on request and tea and coffee-making facilities. The rooms have a private bathroom, shower, toiletries, hairdryer, bed linen and towels, as well as a coffee machine, kettle, fridge and microwave. Internet access is available throughout the property, and private parking is in a garage. There is also a lift and wheelchair access.

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Small supermarket on site
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Wheelchair accessible

Parking

  • Parking in a garage

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Kitchenette

Location & what to see

The Carabanchel Episode is on Calle Tulipero, in Madrid's Carabanchel district, in an urban area with local parks and everyday services. Peso Hispano Park and Bellón Park are 120 m away, and Jardín de las Cuestas is also 120 m away. Colonia de la Prensa, a historic group of homes dating from the early 20th century, is 1.2 km away. Emperatriz María de Austria Park, 2.8 km away, offers another option for a walk outdoors.

To get around Madrid, San Francisco and Carabanchel Alto metro stations are both 750 m away; Fanjul railway station is 2.7 km away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 16 km away. Madrid Río is 4.1 km away and Toledo Bridge is 4.4 km away; these are options for combining walks along the Manzanares with a visit to the old town. The Reina Sofía National Museum is 6 km away.

For a cultural visit, you can explore the museums along the Paseo del Prado and the historic sites in the city centre: the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum and Puerta del Sol are also 6 km away. Casa de Campo, 6 km away, has trails and green spaces, while Retiro Park is 7 km away. Spring and autumn are usually comfortable seasons for exploring Madrid on foot; in summer, walks are more pleasant early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The nearby metro network makes it easy to travel between Carabanchel and other parts of the city.

Peso Hispano Park — A small neighbourhood park where you can take a break outdoors. 120 m
Bellón Park — A nearby green space for a walk without going far from the district. 120 m
Colonia de la Prensa — A historic group of homes where you can discover another side of Madrid. 1,2 km
Emperatriz María de Austria Park — A large green space for walking and enjoying a peaceful stroll. 2,8 km
Madrid Río — A riverside walk along the Manzanares with open spaces and urban routes. 4,1 km
Toledo Bridge — A historic bridge over the Manzanares, notable for its Baroque details. 4,4 km

What guests say about The Carabanchel Episode

8.4
Very good · 1.322 reviews
Staff
8.6
Comfort
8.9
Location
7.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
7.9

Cleanliness and comfort receive the most favourable comments, along with the facilities; staff also receive good feedback. Value for money is viewed positively, while internet access and the surroundings receive somewhat more mixed reviews.

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