Private rooms in Madrid?

crbonade · Oct 17, 2022

Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay in Madrid where one might get a private room that won't break the bank?

My mother and I are finishing our Primitivo in a couple of days, and I'm realizing that the enforced closeness with another person in a double room for two weeks is really, really wearing on me - I'm a huge introvert and I've been out on my own for 17 years now, so I'm in desperate need of some privacy to reflect/decompress/prepare for my return back to work our last couple of days in Spain. The hotel that I already had booked with points has no more rooms available though, so I've got to search for a new spot.

I'd prefer not to spend hundreds of euro if I can avoid it, so hoping someone has some good recommendations for places with (multiple) private rooms on the less expensive side.

crbonade · Oct 17, 2022

I guess I should add, we'll arrive by train from SdC on the afternoon of the 22nd, and depart by plane on the 24th. We'll be doing the multi-day metro cards, so although a place near-ish to the city center would be preferred it's not strictly necessary

Martin 888 · Oct 17, 2022

I always stay at the Soho Boutique Opera hotel in the centre…..reasonably priced, small, well located and great rooms…..avail through Booking and direct. Good luck !

henrythedog · Oct 17, 2022

Try Hostal Major in Sol. They’re often booked up; but it’s worth a try.

crbonade · Oct 17, 2022

Martin 888 said:
I always stay at the Soho Boutique Opera hotel in the centre…..reasonably priced, small, well located and great rooms…..avail through Booking and direct. Good luck !

Popping up as over $1k on booking.com

A lot of places I'm looking at initially are sold out, might be a bad time to be trying to make a reservation

crbonade · Oct 17, 2022

henrythedog said:
Try Hostal Major in Sol. They’re often booked up; but it’s worth a try.

Booked up, same thing I'm seeing from a lot of the hostals. I wonder if there's something big going on that week, I was seeing a lot of places booked up even when I initially looked several months ago

deano5 · Oct 17, 2022

We have had great success with Airbnb, $56 to $60 dollars for an apt. Near pubertal del sol and very near plaza mayor

Suz2022 · Oct 17, 2022

crbonade said:
Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay in Madrid where one might get a private room that won't break the bank?

My mother and I are finishing our Primitivo in a couple of days, and I'm realizing that the enforced closeness with another person in a double room for two weeks is really, really wearing on me - I'm a huge introvert and I've been out on my own for 17 years now, so I'm in desperate need of some privacy to reflect/decompress/prepare for my return back to work our last couple of days in Spain. The hotel that I already had booked with points has no more rooms available though, so I've got to search for a new spot.

I'd prefer not to spend hundreds of euro if I can avoid it, so hoping someone has some good recommendations for places with (multiple) private rooms on the less expensive side.

I just did a quick check for the Ibis brand of hotels. I stayed at the one in Irun before my Camino, and it was clean, well-maintained, etc., and I would do it again. looks like a few rooms, priced between $125 and $200/night per room. consider looking direct, rather than booking dot com. https://all.accor.com/

peregrina2000 · Oct 17, 2022

crbonade said:
Popping up as over $1k on booking.com

A lot of places I'm looking at initially are sold out, might be a bad time to be trying to make a reservation

If you are looking at booking.com, this is not surprising. They only have access to a few rooms, and when the supply goes down, prices go up. Try contacting places directly, you will have much better luck, I bet.

I know people who walked the Camino de Madrid and liked this place. Nothing fancy about it, but I’m guessing they found it clean or would not have recommended it.

Reservas

Tarifas : Habitación individual de 22 € a 30 € (I.V.A incluído) * Habitación doble de 32 € a 45 € (I.V.A incluído) * (Los pre...

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Martin 888 · Oct 17, 2022

crbonade said:
Popping up as over $1k on booking.com

A lot of places I'm looking at initially are sold out, might be a bad time to be trying to make a reservation

Weird…..I’m staying there for one night in November and it’s just 105.8 euro. I booked on the phone direct with the hotel.

OTH86 · Oct 17, 2022

Try Hostal Bruña Paseo del Prado, c/ Moratin, 50, Madrid not far from Prado - but call +34 914 29 47 01 or send email Hostalbruna@ctv.es so you dont get hooked into Booking!! He speaks good, not fluent English, and is very nice! I've stayed there many times, and last Fall - it's not plush, but very clean. Good breakfasts across the street!

henrythedog · Oct 17, 2022

You could try ‘sleep’n Atocha’; it’s a marvel of miniaturisation. I wouldn’t recommend it other than as a last resort.

A favourite is Pensión Gonzalo on c. Cervantes.

Are you making direct contact or relying on booking.com? (I see P2K beat me to that)

crbonade · Oct 17, 2022

Direct contact wherever I can!

I did just realize that 22-24 October falls over a weekend, which is probably part of why many places are booked lol. I'll keep trying though, bound to find *something* reasonable!

Thanks everyone for all of your suggestions too

MaryLynn · Oct 17, 2022

I have always stayed a the Urban Sea Hotel at Atocha 113 when arriving in and departing from Madrid. It has always been clean, friendly, and convenient - only a 10 min. walk to the Atocha Train station.

stevepjq · Oct 17, 2022

Try Hostal La Macarena. I stayed there when I finished my Camino in May. Nice, clean, cheap, safe. Right around the corner from Plaza Mayor.

trecile · Oct 17, 2022

crbonade said:
I did just realize that 22-24 October falls over a weekend, which is probably part of why many places are booked lol. I'll keep trying though, bound to find *something* reasonable!

It also seems that places are more expensive for that weekend than what I have paid for private rooms in Madrid in the past.

One place that I stayed that was very reasonable was Hostal Delfina. They are completely booked on booking.com, but you can try them by phone or through their website:

Contacto/Reservas | hostaldelfina

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SeñorJacques · Oct 17, 2022

I stayed at Hostal Persal for five nights after my Camino this past June and could not have been more pleased. Excellent location right in the center of Madrid, and my room had a balcony overlooking a lively square. (Not the most quiet place I've stayed, but nothing a white noise app on my phone couldn't handle either.) Cost for my very spacious room was less than 100 euro/night. Very highly recommended. (I think @J Walking can back up my recommendation too!)

Cheap Hotel Madrid | Puerta del Sol | Hostal Persal, Official Website

Hostal Persal: Book your room in the centre of Madrid. Puerta del Sol. Official Website.

www.hostalpersal.com

Tincatinker · Oct 17, 2022

What’s On in Madrid

Madrid is one of the busiest European capitals in terms of shows and cultural activities. Check out our calendar of events.

www.esmadrid.com

A glance at this calendar might explain your problem: the Transhumance alone will bring the “bread and circuses” crowds to Madrid, never mind what they’re up to in Lavapies…
There will still be accommodation available just not at bargain prices

peregrina2000 · Oct 17, 2022

OTH86 said:
Try Hostal Bruña Paseo del Prado, c/ Moratin, 50, Madrid not far from Prado - but call +34 914 29 47 01 or send email Hostalbruna@ctv.es so you dont get hooked into Booking!! He speaks good, not fluent English, and is very nice! I've stayed there many times, and last Fall - it's not plush, but very clean. Good breakfasts across the street!

Ahhh the Hostal Bruña. They are wonderful people and the place is fine. I think it is a bit inconvenient to the Cercanías and Sol, that’s the only thing. But as you say, it’s great for the Prado!

I have to tell this Bruña story, which I may not have told for at least 5 years, such restraint!

In the early 2000s, my 20 year old son was staying there for a few days before coming home. The night before his departure, he was pickpocketed. He didn’t lose anything but cash, thankfully. But how was he going to get to the airport early in the morning before banks opened? The people in Bruña gave him some cash, probably never thinking they would see it again. I did make sure to send it somehow, along with a note of maternal gratitude! They are very decent people, so I do highly recommend them.

Ernie Fraser · Oct 17, 2022

crbonade said:
Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay in Madrid where one might get a private room that won't break the bank?

My mother and I are finishing our Primitivo in a couple of days, and I'm realizing that the enforced closeness with another person in a double room for two weeks is really, really wearing on me - I'm a huge introvert and I've been out on my own for 17 years now, so I'm in desperate need of some privacy to reflect/decompress/prepare for my return back to work our last couple of days in Spain. The hotel that I already had booked with points has no more rooms available though, so I've got to search for a new spot.

I'd prefer not to spend hundreds of euro if I can avoid it, so hoping someone has some good recommendations for places with (multiple) private rooms on the less expensive side.

Try Hostal Santa Isabel - an easy walk from Atocha train station and the Anton Martin Metro stop. It’s listed with Booking.com

mattythedog · Oct 22, 2022

crbonade said:
Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay in Madrid where one might get a private room that won't break the bank?

My mother and I are finishing our Primitivo in a couple of days, and I'm realizing that the enforced closeness with another person in a double room for two weeks is really, really wearing on me - I'm a huge introvert and I've been out on my own for 17 years now, so I'm in desperate need of some privacy to reflect/decompress/prepare for my return back to work our last couple of days in Spain. The hotel that I already had booked with points has no more rooms available though, so I've got to search for a new spot.

I'd prefer not to spend hundreds of euro if I can avoid it, so hoping someone has some good recommendations for places with (multiple) private rooms on the less expensive side.

Sorry I am a bit late seeing this, but for FYI for all, I use airbnb. Got a couple days for 25e/day near Retiro Park and 20 min walk to train station end of May this year. Many similarly priced spots in same area. Last July on the Holy weekend it was 30e/night about 15 minutes walk from city center.

Ernie Fraser · Oct 22, 2022

Check Booking.com as I have found this as a great source for finding accommodation in Spain and specifically Madrid. There are many options within an easy walking distance of Atocha station and centre of the city. The Metro subway also makes it possible to stay away from the city center and still travel there quickly.

J Walking · Nov 12, 2022

SeñorJacques said:
I stayed at Hostal Persal for five nights after my Camino this past June and could not have been more pleased. Excellent location right in the center of Madrid, and my room had a balcony overlooking a lively square. (Not the most quiet place I've stayed, but nothing a white noise app on my phone couldn't handle either.) Cost for my very spacious room was less than 100 euro/night. Very highly recommended. (I think @J Walking can back up my recommendation too!)

Cheap Hotel Madrid | Puerta del Sol | Hostal Persal, Official Website

Hostal Persal: Book your room in the centre of Madrid. Puerta del Sol. Official Website.

www.hostalpersal.com

I agree with Senor Jacques . . . Definitely a great place to stay in Madrid

Former member 102963 · Nov 12, 2022

crbonade said:
Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay in Madrid where one might get a private room that won't break the bank?

My mother and I are finishing our Primitivo in a couple of days, and I'm realizing that the enforced closeness with another person in a double room for two weeks is really, really wearing on me - I'm a huge introvert and I've been out on my own for 17 years now, so I'm in desperate need of some privacy to reflect/decompress/prepare for my return back to work our last couple of days in Spain. The hotel that I already had booked with points has no more rooms available though, so I've got to search for a new spot.

I'd prefer not to spend hundreds of euro if I can avoid it, so hoping someone has some good recommendations for places with (multiple) private rooms on the less expensive side.

Isn’t it always worth putting a value in terms
of how much you are looking to pay? ‘Reasonable’
means different things to different folks!

Molly Cassidy · Nov 12, 2022

crbonade said:
I guess I should add, we'll arrive by train from SdC on the afternoon of the 22nd, and depart by plane on the 24th. We'll be doing the multi-day metro cards, so although a place near-ish to the city center would be preferred it's not strictly necessary

I presume you want to be near the hotel you've already booked? If you tell use where it is that might help.

trecile · Nov 12, 2022

Molly Cassidy said:
I presume you want to be near the hotel you've already booked? If you tell use where it is that might help.

The OP was last month.

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