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Hostal Zabala

1.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming base at this Madrid pension, perfectly positioned for exploring the city's treasures from Plaza Mayor to the renowned Prado Museum.

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Hostal Zabala sits in central Madrid, offering travelers free WiFi in common areas and convenient luggage storage. Rooms come equipped with heating and a desk, providing comfort after days spent discovering nearby attractions like Plaza Mayor and the art-filled Prado Museum.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Madrid Centro, a neighborhood in Madrid, Hostal Zabala is 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bernabéu Stadium or Movistar Arena. Visit our Madrid travel guide
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Calle Magdalena 21, 2nd floor left, Madrid, Madrid, 28012

What's nearby

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    Plaza de Santa Ana
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puerta del Sol which includes a city and a fountain
    Puerta del Sol
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Reina Sofia Museum which includes a square or plaza and modern architecture as well as a large group of people
    Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaza Mayor which includes a square or plaza, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture
    Plaza Mayor
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Vibrant sunset over bustling Gran Via showcasing architecture and urban life in Madrid
    Gran Via
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Anton Martin Station
    2 min walk
  • Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station)
    14 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Acid Bakehouse
    1 min walk
  • Sky Bar
    3 min walk
  • Burger King
    3 min walk
  • BAR
    2 min walk
  • O'Pulpo
    1 min walk

About this property

Hostal Zabala

Pension near Puerta del Sol
A short walk from Plaza Mayor and Prado Museum, Hostal Zabala has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this pension include:
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Heating and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1852
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 4:30 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 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Hostal Zabala
Hostal Zabala Madrid
Hostal Zabala Motel
Hostal Zabala Motel Madrid
Hostal Zabala Madrid
Hostal Zabala Pension
Hostal Zabala Pension Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Zabala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal Zabala?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostal Zabala?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Hostal Zabala located?

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

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Reviews

Hostal Zabala Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, excellent staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Good atmosphere and service
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

The soul of this Hostel is called Irma

I stayed in Hostal Zabala for a week while attending a studies program. I hope the hostel knows the true JEWEL of a hardworking and kind worker the manager, Irma, is. Thanks to Irma that hostel has soul, is a place you can rest, be well taken care of in an environment that feels so homey, comfortable and respectful. I had never stayed in a place where one person not only did an excellent job in having things done with excellency, but also made you feel at home. Thank you Irma for your professionalism and care.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Serene

Property is old but nice for the most part. I wish there was a hair dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very hot with little air flow.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CHUI MEI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel staff and cleaning ladies are all very nice. Although they don't speak English, we still can communicate by body gestures for what I needed. Hostel room is very small, walls are thin yes, can hear neighbor noise. But room is clean, although tiny, still have every basic things I need. It is pretty noisy at night may be downstairs are busy restaurants. Location is great at downstairs already have two supermarkets. Overall, it is pretty safe and comfy for a single lady traveler to stay at there. Will recommend for any budget travelers too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
El personal es lo más destacado del alojamiento, tuvieron la diferencia de permitirme el checking cerca de la medianoche ya que mi vuelo llegaba tarde. Luego del checkout tuvieron la cortesía de dejarme en consigna el equipaje hasta irme al aeropuerto. El alojamiento se encuentra cercano a los puntos de atracción más relevantes. La habitación para 1 persona era correcta en sus dimensiones y el aseo era diario. La ducha algo incómoda para alguien corpulento. Vuelvo a destacar la atención del personal.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Amenities
Everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bueno

Alojamiento sencillo y cómodo, muy bien localizado en el centro y con baño privado. Perfecto para pasar un par de días en Madrid.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

María Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy limpio y tranquilo, y el personal es muy amable. La ubicación es excelente.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decepcionante

Queda mucho por mejorar. El timbre no funciona, tuvimos que llamar al teléfono de la recepción para poder entrar y dejar las maletas. Después nos entregaron las llaves, pero la puerta del hostal abría con algo de dificultad. El primer día le reclamamos a la jefa/encargada que la estufa no funcionaba, esta nos aseguró que sí lo hacía (cuando no era cierto) y no hizo nada para arreglar la situación. Suena ridículo, pero tuvimos que poner el secador del pelo a funcionar para poder calentarnos, ya que hacía demasiado frío. En la segunda noche, en la habitación dejó de funcionar el wifi y no teníamos ni cobertura, y al mencionarlo nos dijeron que sólo había cobertura al lado de la ventana (que se encuentra en la ducha). Al dejar una sudadera en las perchas que entregan, esta se destiñó por la zona del cuello, seguramente porque la percha habría sido limpiada con algún producto inadecuado. Me han estropeado una prenda de ropa prácticamente nueva. Por otro lado, es cierto que la zona es bastante céntrica y que la habitación se encontraba limpia. La señora que se encarga de la limpieza ha sido muy amable en todo momento. La habitación es pequeña y con poca iluminación. Respecto al baño, la puerta cerraba algo mal y la presión de la ducha era bajita, pero por el precio tampoco esperábamos mucho más. Imprescindible traer productos de higiene personal propios.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à l'hôpital Zabala, très bien localisé et propre. Un grand merci à la gérante pour son accueil et sa gentillesse.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

JUAN JOSE

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

Excelente Opción en Madrid

Excelente estancia. Muy buena ubicación, limpieza y amabilidad en el servicio. Volveríamos sin dudarlo!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple and straightforward location in the middle of the action. Extremely thin walls so I heard everything going on next door.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sejour de 5 jours

Sejour de 5 jours a Madrid entre copines. Anna la personne de l accueil est adorable et tres sisponible. Meme si un bruyant, tres bien place, rapport qualite prix tout a fait convenable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
personale molto gentile e disponibile, posizione strategica ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo per 3/4 giorni va benissimo
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😁
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

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

Tu lugar para conocer Madrid.

Excelente ubicación para los que quieran conocer Madrid. La habitación es pequeña pero confortable para el que la utilice para descansar y tomar un baño. Tiene wi-fi. La atención es excelente, personas muy amables que hacen más agradable la estancia. La limpieza es magnífica. En resumen muy buen alojamiento, recomendable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottimo x chi si accontenta.. vicino al centro,camere silenziose
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

AnaBelén, Sanlúcar de barrameda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lo único que eche en falta es que hubiera alguien siempre en recepción, por lo demas todo un 10,trato con los clientes muy bueno,limpieza ,comodidad,lo tiene todo
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura con personale accogliente, comoda per i trasporti e cosa non secondaria silenziosa.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Jens

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Fint

Dårlig kommunikation. Hende i receptionen kunne kun snakke spansk, så det var meget svært at kommunikere! Værelset var ganske fint til storbyferier for par, men dog lidt lille seng med dele lagen/tæppe.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recibimiento localización limpieza barrio servicio de habitaciones camas silencioso
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

zentral für wenig Geld (für Madrid!)

Sehr hilfsbereites Personal (muchos gracias ANNA), leider nur auf spanisch,wenig englissch, aber mit Hände/Gesten und viel Herz, fand man immer eine Lösung! Zentral gelegen, neben Metro, privat WC-und Bad, gutes Preis-Leistungsvehältnis.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Estefania, Québec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bon rapport qualité/prix et très bien situé. Chambre petite,mais on s’y attendait car c’était conforme aux photos et au prix payé et c’était très propre. Il fait chaud dans la chambre, mais on avait un petit ventilateur. Il n’y avait pas de séchoir à cheveux. À notre arrivée, nous avons dû attendre une vingtaine de minutes car il n’y avait personne pour nous accueillir.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019