HOSTAL BALLESTA, Madrid – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Hostal Ballesta offers 35 rooms across 5 floors, including single, double, and triple configurations. All rooms feature private bathrooms with amenities, air conditioning, heating, LCD televisions with Spanish and international channels, telephones, safety deposit boxes, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms include balconies facing interior courtyards or the street. Triple rooms measure 15 m² with three 0.90m beds or a double bed plus single bed configuration.
On-Site Facilities
The property provides a 24-hour reception, computer room with three Windows 10 terminals and free printing, television lounge with Spanish and international newspapers, and a guest-accessible refrigerator, microwave, and kettle on the ground floor. Free luggage storage is available. A public pay parking facility is located one minute away on foot.
Location & Access
Situated on a quiet street in central Madrid, Hostal Ballesta is 150 meters from Gran Vía, between the Chueca and Malasaña districts. Key landmarks within walking distance include Puerta del Sol (500m), Plaza Mayor (500m), and Gran Via's iconic buildings like the Telefónica and Metrópolis. The Gran Vía and Callao metro stations are a 2-minute walk, providing access to the entire Madrid metro network. Sol station, offering connections to suburban and Renfe trains, is also nearby.
Guest Services
The 24-hour reception provides tourist information, maps, and can assist with booking excursions, restaurant reservations, and flamenco shows. They offer a mailing service for packages and letters. Guests can request mobile phone chargers, adapter plugs, hair dryers, or clothes irons at the desk. The hostel can arrange paid transfer services to train stations and Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Local Area Highlights
The immediate area, Malasaña, features streets filled with coffee shops, bakeries, and vintage clothing stores. From the hostel, you can walk to the historic Chocolatería San Ginés at Puerta del Sol, the Mercado de San Miguel, and the cultural centers on Plaza de Cibeles. The Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Museum, and El Retiro Park are all within 2.5 km.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
