HOSTAL BALLESTA, Madrid

Hostal Ballesta - A central Madrid hotel in vibrant Malasaña with 24-hour service and city views

Located between Malasaña and Chueca districts, this 2-star Madrid hotel offers 35 air-conditioned rooms across 5 floors. Hostal Ballesta features private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Each room includes a work desk, heating, and a safety deposit box. A 24-hour reception provides luggage storage, tourist information, and printing services. The property maintains a TV lounge with international newspapers and a shared kitchen area equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. The Gran Via and Callao metro stations are a 2-minute walk away, while Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace are within 1640.4 ft. Hostal Ballesta connects directly to Sol station for suburban and Renfe train services.

Pros

Located in Malasaña's lively district with coffee shops, bakeries, and vintage stores

24-hour concierge service with multilingual staff

Free luggage storage and printing facilities

Shared kitchen facilities with microwave and refrigerator

Cons

No on-site breakfast service

No private parking facilities