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Hostal Dolcevita

2.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in Madrid's energetic center, where multilingual staff help guests plan their adventures in the Spanish capital

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Hostal Dolcevita, in Madrid's heart, offers a vibrant yet tranquil base for city exploration. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and convenient laundry facilities. The multilingual staff creates a welcoming atmosphere that previous visitors consistently praise.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • City view

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Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • City view

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • City view

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • City view

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • City view

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About the neighborhood

Located in Madrid Centro, a neighborhood in Madrid, Hostal Dolcevita is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Prado Museum and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Palace of Madrid and Plaza de Cibeles. Check out an event or a game at Bernabéu Stadium, and consider making time for Madrid Zoo Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Madrid travel guide
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Calle San Bartolome 4, Madrid, Madrid, 28004

What's nearby

  • Vibrant sunset over bustling Gran Via showcasing architecture and urban life in Madrid
    Gran Via
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza de Cibeles showing a fountain, heritage elements and a statue or sculpture
    Plaza de Cibeles
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Puerta del Sol which includes a city and a fountain
    Puerta del Sol
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
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    Plaza de Santa Ana
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Plaza Mayor which includes a square or plaza, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture
    Plaza Mayor
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Chueca Station
    3 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station
    10 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Toma Jamón
    1 min walk
  • YOU&ME
    1 min walk
  • Bears Bar
    1 min walk
  • Entre Santos
  • Hot Now
    1 min walk

About this property

Hostal Dolcevita

Hostal near Gran Via
Close to Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, Hostal Dolcevita provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a computer station
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 18 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1884
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hostal Dolcevita
Hostal Dolcevita Hostel
Hostal Dolcevita Hostel Madrid
Hostal Dolcevita Madrid
Hostal Dolcevita Hotel Madrid
Dolcevita Madrid
Hostal Dolcevita Hostal
Hostal Dolcevita Madrid
Hostal Dolcevita Hostal Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Dolcevita pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostal Dolcevita?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hostal Dolcevita?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hostal Dolcevita provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 30.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostal Dolcevita located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostal is within a 10-minute walk of Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de Santa Ana. Prado Museum and Plaza Mayor are also within 15 minutes. Chueca Station and Gran Via Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hostal Dolcevita Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 655 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Charming staff and clean rooms in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, very clean, central, and a good area to stay when in Madrid.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the staff was helpful and friendly. The room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean rooms, excellent location close to Grand Vía and others interesting places. Staff super nice and polite.Thank you Dolce Vita
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location is very central to transport and attractions in Madrid, and eating places nearby. The lack of air conditioning however is a big negative in a warm city like Madrid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and centrally located, everything you could hope for if you’d like a private room and bath, in a clean and secure building. The ancient stairway to the upper floors is charming for visitors to Madrid.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower was tiny and the room had a window that looked out into the hall way … but otherwise accommodations were decent, the bed was comfortable and there was plenty of space for me/my stuff. For being a hostel it was actually a pretty good deal for the price/location. I would book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt like I was in a dorm or staying at a family member’s home. It was cozy and clean. It was a little loud because of the restaurants nearby but wasn’t too bad. Location is perfect!! Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved how central we were while staying at Hostal Dolcevita. The staff were super friendly, and everything was neat and clean. If you are looking for a budget stay in Madrid (think one step above hostel), you would probably enjoy staying here. Be warned though, you will be climbing quite a few stairs to get there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location within the gay neighbourhood; close to all the attractions and to good restaurants. Not a particularily comfortable room though, and on the fourth (4th) floor without elevator, so it’s a walk up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice budget hotel

This is a budget hotel on the fourth floor without an elevator and without airconditioning on a busy street. That aside it's nicely done up with friendly staff and I enjoyed my stay in a room facing the courtyard. Madrid had a rare cold snap in late June so I survived without AC
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location

Extremely well located, close by Gran Via and very quiet room. Congratulations to your staff, very helpful and friendly. Only drawback was it was on the third floor and no elevator- so you get your cardio workout! But overall excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good base on a budget

Decent stay for the price. If you’re looking for a budget place to stay while visiting Madrid this is a good option. Hostal is up a few flights of stairs so if you have issues with walking or climbing, may not be the place for you. Place is fairly old and the bathroom seems to be a recent addition, but it is a plus having one vs. sharing one in other sections of the hostal. No AC, but the the overhead fan worked and kept us cool in the heat. Walkable to everything. Overall, not the fanciest place but was a good stay to set base for our trip to Madrid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff nearly always available. Very clean and beds made for us each day. On one early morning the lock jammed shut n the only toilets/shower available, with no one inside, and it took time for us to realise that no one was inside; so the facilities were out of use for an hour. However once the reception was staffed the staff sorted out the problem very quickly. Overall this was a very good place to stay, exceptionally convenient, and I would strongly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our favorite little hotel/hostel we've stayed in Europe! Ok sized bathroom, comfortable bed, 6th floor up old wooden stairs. But the whole place has a cute, quarky interior. And by far, the cleanest place we've every stayed. The stairs and hallways were mopped every day! Rooms the cleanest, and we had a private bathroom. Great location, so many restaurants in every direction. Highly recommend!!! A+
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, good private bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

All was good, very walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay that this friendly hostel, close to Gran Via metro, eating places and 10 mins walk to Plaza Sol
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucia Leonor

Liked: Staff & service
It is on a very noisy street with people going to clubs on the weekend. Someone was smoking weed in the hallway and the smell came into my room. Only 2 showers for lots of rooms so had to wait ages for a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Leonardo

Disliked: Amenities
No A/c. No elevator. Heating turned on in the room without requesting it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really nice room n good place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostal Dolcevita was an amazing experience. It was clean, the staff was super responsive, and we had a great view of the city. For the price, it is well worth it. I’d go again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Adequate accomodation for a short stay

We choose this hostal because it is centrally located and pretty good on the price. What we were ot expecting was having to climb 4 huge flights of stairs to our attic room which was huge but very oldy woldy. Everything worked well the wifi was ok, the bathroom was adequate and the beds comfortable and the sheets clean. The area is very central and bang smack in the Gay Centre of Madrid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom very tiny, no air condition, no basic or essential supplies for your stay! I just bring a carryon and backpack and it was so exhausted to get up to the 6 floor! No elevator only Stairs and not even a good condition! Walkable, restaurant, stores at very walkable distances!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025