Essential Guide To Finding A Hostel In Madrid
Facilities
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.
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 Hostels
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: +34 91 720 1165
IYHF Website
Or contact REAJ, the official Spanish Youth Hostel association (details previously given).
Hostels In The Community Of Madrid
Alberge El Escorial
Residencia, 14,
28200
San Lorenzo de el Escorial
Spain
How to get there
Suburban train: From Atocha to Escorial
Tel: +34 91 890 5924
Fax: +34 91 276 7516, +34 91 890 0620
Richard Schirrmann - Casa de Campo
Casa de Campo s/n, 28011, Madrid
Tel: +34 91 463 5699, +34 91 463 5697
Fax: +34 91 276 7516, +34 91 464 4685
Information and Bookings: +34 91 276 7478
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: +34 91 792 0897
Fax: +34 91 500 5134
Information and Bookings: +34 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: +34 91 890 3640
Fax: +34 91 276 7516, +34 91 890 3792
Information and Bookings: +34 91 276 7478
E-mail: santamaria@madrid.org
Website: www.reaj.com
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: +34 91 852 0334
Fax: +34 91 276 7516, +34 91 852 2411
Information and Bookings: +34 91 276 7478
E-mail: villacastora@madrid.org
Website: www.reaj.com
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 centre
