It is a budget hostel with a good location, near metro station. Easy walking distance to tourism spots. The location looks safe and next door there is convenience store with internet cafe. The hostel located on the second floor of a building. The receptionist was a nice guy that tried to make sure that our stay was pleasant. We were... More

This is a clean place right in the middle of Madrid. The hostal idea (unique to Spain, I guess) is similar to a B&B or guesthouse - no frills but inexpensive. It is small but we had a private room and bath. The place is on the 2nd floor in an office building on a side street (just off of... More

I stayed at the Hostal Maria Alcazar II in July of 2010. As a solo female traveller I felt safe on the premises. The room was very basic, but clean. The bathroom is super small (I'm of average height/weight) but it still worked just fine, and at that price I cannot complaint. The location is excellent - right in the... More

I agree with previous reviewers - this is a basic and clean hostel with accommodating staff. Very central location - you can walk to all central locations, such as plaza del sol, Prado, Reina Sofia, plaza Mayor and lots and lots of shopping, clubs and bars. I didn't have much problems using the shower, and I'm 2m tall, but I... More

The hotel is very central.You have two metro lines just in front of it. The room is good, of course we are talking about a cheap place, so don't expect nothing extraordinary. They have air conditioning, TV and FREE WI - FI!!!. The people there is very friendly and helps you as they can. They let me dress after check... More

Can´t say anything bad about this hotel - friendly staff, clean (but basic) and quiet. Fantastic central location just off the Gran Vía near Plaza de España. Would definitely stay there again. Oh, just one thing: the bed was a bit too soft for my liking! ;) More