HOSTAL DEL PEZ AZUL, Madrid

Hostal Del Pez Azul occupies a renovated 19th-century building on a quiet side street in the Malasaña district. The hostal sits within a 7-minute walk of Gran Vía and a 10-minute walk of Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. Guests find themselves surrounded by the fashionable shops of Fuencarral and Gran Vía, with multiple metro stations and supermarkets within a 5-minute walk.

Each room offers a private marble bathroom and a flat-screen TV with air conditioning and double glazing for quiet rest. Room types include single, double, comfort quadruple, and family rooms spread over two floors served by a lift. Daily housekeeping ensures clean, maintained spaces, and guests receive complimentary toiletries in the bathroom.

The hostal provides access to bike tours, cooking classes, and walking tours that explore the local culture. Guests can join pub crawls, stand-up comedy nights, movie nights, and themed dinner events organized through the property. Happy hours and live music performances are also available, all arranged with the help of host Angela.

A 24-hour front desk handles express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out requests. The building has a lift (with shallow stairs between landings) and key access along with CCTV in common areas and smoke alarms. Dry cleaning is offered, and the hostal provides allergy-free rooms upon request.

Family rooms accommodate groups up to four people, and the lift makes the property accessible for guests with limited mobility. Business travelers use the functional facilities and free Wi-Fi for work, while the central location cuts commute time to city-center meetings. The hostal also offers private parking with a parking garage, and safety deposit boxes are available for valuables.

Location: Quiet side street in Malasaña, 7 min from Gran Vía

Rooms: Private marble bathrooms and family rooms with lift

Hospitality: Personalized service by host Angela at check-in

Activities: Bike tours, cooking classes, walking tours, pub crawls

Services: 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, express check-in