Essential Guide To Finding A Hostel In Madrid

This page will help you to look for a hostel in Madrid. You can find out here about the difference between a youth hostel and a hostal. Generally, if you stay in a youth hostel you are a backpacker, traveller, student or perhaps you have a tight budget. Youth hostels differ to hostals. Youth hostels have dormitories where there are several beds in one room. There’s a list below to help you look for a hostel, that also gives contact details for each hostel.

Available Facilities In A Hostel in Madrid

You have a bed with sheets, either in a shared dormitory or a family room. For the bathroom, loo roll will be provided. In some places meals are available at an extra cost, or you will have use of a fridge and small food prep area. Many people find it a good idea to take a sleeping bag along. Or sometimes people just carry extra sheets.

Hostel in Madrid: Dormitories For Men And Women

Most of the time, dormitories are single sex. If you’re worried, then ask before you book! Some hostels have rooms aside from the dorms and they will rent them out to groups of travellers or families.

Standards For A Youth Hostel In Madrid

The governing body for youth hostels is the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF). For your peace of mind, it is good to know that IYHF registered hostels have consented to keep good standards of cleanliness, and clean linen etc. Of course, there are independent hostels that are not part of the IYHF. They may have more flexible rules over curfews, and should still be of a good standard.

In Spain, the IYHF is represented by the Youth hostels Network – REAJ,

REAJ
Gran Vía, 10
Metro: Gran Via (Green Line, L5)

Tel: (0034) 91 522 7007
IYHF Website

Finding A Hostel In Madrid

To look for a youth hostel in Madrid, you can go to the official tourist information page and search in the accommodation section under ‘shelter’. The results will then be called ‘Albergue Juvenil’ meaning youth hostel.

Or contact REAJ, the official Spanish Youth Hostel association (details previously given).

Youth Hostel Madrid – Hostels In The Community Of Madrid

The youth hostels below are just outside the city centre. These types of youth hostels in Madrid will appeal to you if you want to relax at night, rather than being in the thick of the nightlife and buzz of the city.

Alberge El Escorial
Residencia, 14,
28200
San Lorenzo de el Escorial
Spain

How to get there

Suburban train: From Atocha to Escorial
Tel: (0034) 91 890 5924
Fax: (0034) 91 720 1164, (0034) 91 890 0620

Richard Schirrmann – Casa de Campo
Casa de Campo s/n, 28011, Madrid

Tel: (0034) 91 463 5699, (0034) 91 463 5697
Fax: (0034) 91 720 1164, (0034) 91 464 4685
Information and Bookings: (0034) 91 720 1165

How to get there

Road: A-5 Badajoz – Exit at Parque Atracciones
Bus: 33 (From 07:30 - 21:00)
Metro: Lago (Dark Blue Line, L10)

San Fermin
Avda. de los Fueros, 36, 28041, Madrid

Tel: (0034) 91 792 0897, (0034) 91 792 0897
Fax: (0034) 91 500 5134, (0034) 91 500 5134
Information and Bookings: (0034) 91 792 0897

E-mail: albergue@san-fermin.org
Website: http://www.san-fermin.org

How to get there

Road: M-30 exit 12. From M-40 exit 23
Bus: 23, 85, 86, 59, 123, N-12
Metro: Legazpi (Yellow Line, L3) or (Grey Line, L6, Circular) and then bus 123

Santa Maria del Buen Aire
Finca La Herrería, s/n, 28200 – San Lorenzo de el Escorial, Madrid

Tel: (0034) 91 890 3640 Fax: (0034) 91 720 1164, (0034) 91 890 3792
Information and Bookings:(0034) 91 720 1165

E-mail: alb.juv.santamaria@madrid.org
Website: http://www.madrid.org/inforjoven

How to get there

Road: Carretera de La Coruña (N VI) until Villalba from here take exit 47 to El Escorial (M 600)
Bus: Buses - Línea Herranz (Moncloa)
Train: Cercanias suburban train.

Villa Castora
Carretera de Las Dehesas, s/n, 28470, Cercedilla, Madrid

Tel: (0034) 91 852 0334 Fax: (0034) 91 720 1164, (0034) 91 852 2411
Information and Bookings: (0034) 91 720 1165

E-mail: alb.juv.villacastora@madrid.org
Website: http://madrid.org/inforjoven

How to get there

Road: Carretera de La Coruña (N VI) until Guadarrama and from here the road to Cercedilla - Carretera de Colmenar Viejo (C 607) until Navacerrada and then the carretera de Cercedilla
Bus: Buses - línea Larrea (Moncloa).
Train: - Suburban Cercanias trains.

This page has explained exactly what a hostel in Madrid is. A hostel is one of the cheapest forms of accommodation, and as long as you don’t mind sharing a dormitory, it can be very cost effective. If you want to see more hostels that are closer to the city centre, then click here to see our article about Youth Hostels in Madrid

Related Pages

Madrid Accommodation Overview
Hostals in Madrid - an overview to what a hostal can offer you.
Madrid Hostals with 3 star rating
Madrid Hostals with 2 star rating
Madrid Hostals with 1 star rating
Youth Hostels in Madrid
Hostels in Madrid
Budget Accommodation in Madrid
Student Accommodation in Madrid

Hotels in Madrid

Holiday Apartments in Madrid

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