Always at the guests’ disposal to help and guide them to the best spots in Madrid. Our location in the famous Barrio de Las Letras, known for its history, cultural landmarks, and charming corners, makes it the perfect base to explore the city. Excellent connections to the main areas of the capital are available by Metro, various bus lines, and we are close to Atocha-AVE station.
Distance from the hostel: 450 m (approximately 0.28 miles)
The Prado National Museum is one of the most important and most visited museums in the world. Its main attraction lies in the extensive collections of Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens, and Bosch, considered among the best and largest globally. It also features outstanding works by other major artists such as Murillo, Ribera, Tintoretto, and Van Dyck, to name just a few.
Distance from the hostel: 500 m (approximately 0.31 miles)
The origins of the square date back to the 16th century, when at the confluence of the roads (today streets) of Toledo and Atocha, on the outskirts of the medieval town, the main market of the town was held in this place, known as the “Plaza del Arrabal.” During this period, the first arcaded house, or lonja, was built to regulate trade in the square.
Distance from the hostel: 1km (about a 12-minute walk)
The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the King of Spain, mainly used for state ceremonies, as the current King and Queen live in the Palacio de la Zarzuela. Covering 135,000 m² with 3,418 rooms, it is the largest royal palace in Western Europe. It houses a valuable historical-artistic heritage, including the collection of musical instruments known as the Stradivarius Palatinos, as well as important collections of painting, sculpture, and tapestries.
Distance from the hostel: 850m (about a 10-minute walk)
The Cibeles Fountain is located in Madrid, in the square of the same name. It was installed in 1782 in the Salón del Prado, next to the Palacio de Buenavista, facing the Neptune Fountain. The fountain features the goddess Cibeles, symbol of the Earth, agriculture, and fertility, riding a chariot pulled by lions.
Distance from the hostel: 800m (about a 9-minute walk)
Puerta del Sol is a famous square in Madrid, Spain. Since 1950, it has been the location of the so-called Kilometer Zero of Spain’s radial roads. The oldest building in the square is the Casa de Correos, which features a tower clock built and donated in the 19th century by José Rodríguez de Losada. Its chimes at midnight on December 31 mark the traditional “twelve grapes” celebration for most Spaniards.
Distance from the hostel: 650 m (about an 8-minute walk)
The San Miguel Market is a historic and monumental place, full of literary reminiscences. Located in the heart of traditional Madrid, it sits in the city’s most vibrant area with the best commercial, cultural, and leisure offerings. Today, it is writing a new chapter in its history by bringing together the finest merchants, professionals, experts, and enthusiasts in their respective specialties.
Distance from the hostel: 700 m (about a 9-minute walk)
The Retiro Park date back to 1630–1640, when the Count-Duke of Olivares gifted land to King Felipe IV for the court’s leisure, near the Monastery of the Jerónimos. Highlights include the Paseo de la Argentina, famous for its statues of Spanish monarchs, and the Puerta de España (1893) by José Urioste y Velada, marking the entrance from Calle Alfonso XII. You can also visit the pond, the Monument to Alfonso XII, the Monument to Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1926), and several fountains and iconic buildings such as the Fuente del Ángel Caído, the Casita del Pescador, and the Palacio de Cristal.
Distance from the hostel: 900 m (about an 11-minute walk)
The Puerta de Alcalá is one of the five former royal gates that gave access to Madrid. It is located in the center of the Plaza de la Independencia, designed by urban planner Ángel Fernández de los Ríos in 1778. At the crossroads of Calle Alcalá, Alfonso XII, Serrano, and Salustiano Olózaga, it stands near the gates of the Retiro: the Puerta de la Independencia (main entrance to the Retiro Gardens) and Puerta de Hernani. Its originality lies in being the first triumphal arch built in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire, serving as a precursor to others like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
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