Hostal Victoria I  

In the heart of central Madrid, this compact hostal sits steps from Puerta del Sol and a six-minute walk to Gran Vía. Plaza Mayor is 0.3 mi away, and the Prado Museum and Royal Palace are within about a kilometer.

A small urban base with 16 air-conditioned rooms. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, desks, in-room safes, phones and bathrooms with bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. The property has an elevator and bilingual staff (English and Spanish). Closed in March for renovations.

24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a safe-deposit box at reception. Tour and ticket assistance plus room service are available. Complimentary wireless internet is offered on the property—wake up to city-view mornings and a coffee by your window.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the hostal for quick work or trip planning.

Room service is available; mornings are ideal for coffee at your window while you plan the day in Madrid's city center.