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Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior detail
Free continental breakfast
Standard Room, Private Bathroom
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Map
Plaza Puerta del Sol, 14 - 4º 4, Madrid, Community of Madrid, 28013
  • Puerta del Sol
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gran Via
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Plaza Mayor
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room, View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Madrid

Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid places you in the centre of Madrid, steps from Puerta del Sol and within a short 5-minute stroll of Plaza de Santa Ana. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hostel offers a 24-hour front desk, a computer station and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas, express check-out and a television in a common area. Free continental breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Madrid Centro hostel include Gran Via and Plaza Mayor.
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What's nearby

  • Puerta del Sol - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gran Via - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Prado Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Sol Station - 1 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 17 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Museo del Jamón - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪C & Tapas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe & Tapas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Llaollao - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid

Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are available in public spaces for a fee. Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid also features express check-in, express check-out, and a television in common area. Parking is available for a fee.

This Madrid hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1860
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid offers 17 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1860
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Gay Hostal
Gay Hostal Hostel Puerta Sol
Gay Hostal Puerta Sol
Gay Hostal Puerta Sol Hostel
Gay Hostal Puerta Sol Madrid
Gay Puerta Sol Madrid
Gay Puerta Sol
Gay Hostal Puerta del Sol
Gay Puerta Sol Madrid Madrid
Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid?

Yep, Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid has a self car park, for a fee.

Is Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid family-friendly?

No, Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid is an adults-only property.

Does Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is offered at Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid?

No, Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gay Hotel Hostal Puerta del Sol Madrid Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 301 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Central location

Basic room overlooking Sol square. Ideal location but the noise from the square was noticeable especially on Friday and Saturday night. The staff were helpful but breakfast was very basic. Room was clean. Not very gay !!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

WITTANARAT, Thailand

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

Various delights on the door steps

we used to rent a car during our yearly tour of Europe. So, it's rather essential to get a hotel further away from the city center for parking reason. We were glad not to rent a car this year and get the hotel right in the heart of Madrid, and Gay Hostal Puerta del sol served us perfectly in this aspect. It was a very splendid vacation for us.

6/10 Okay

Kyriacou

Liked: Cleanliness

NOT THE BEST.

The location was excellent. It was in the center of Madrid and very easy to get to all of the exighting sights and close to lovely resturants and bars. The two gentleman who ran the hotel were very helpful very kind and made me feel welcome however the lady that helped run the hotel was extremely unkind very cold and made me feel so uncomfortable to even leave my room. The service at the breakfast area was for me the worst part of my stay. The food was just toast and cheese and cornflakes this is something I an do at home and the stuff who ran the breakfast area were very very rude. I was yelled at just because accidently I walked into the kitchen rather then the siiting area. I was spoken to with such disrespect and i felt so uncomfortable to eat there. All I had was bread and left I decided not to eat there again and I found lovely cafes on the srreet instead. I may have had bad expiriances with some of the stuff but the two men who ran the place were very nice very kind and welcomimg. The room was very clean although had alot of dents and cracks on the ceiling the walls and bathroom but it was still clean the bed was nice but needed another blanket. The air-conditioner worked excellenty and was very comfortable. The balcony was very small but ok to stand for abit. Would I stay here again? Taking all the good and bad of this place my answer would be No I felt alittle cheated in the place and so will not be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dragan

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

8/10 Good

Michael, Brisbane, Australia.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love Madrid

Was a great time. Had so much fun. Would stay here again for sure.

8/10 Good

Andres, Bedford, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

I will be back!

Really enjoyed the amazing location this hostel. The old saying of you get what you pay for did apply here. The bed was really just a futon on a plywood. VERY little space to move around in the bathroom. Was I impressed? Not really. Will I stay here again? Heck yeah I will! I was able to enjoy the city as I was right there in the middle of everything!

8/10 Good

max, las vegas,nv

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

fantastic location

very simple hostal. gay friendly at best. everyone stayed there except children. breakfast was very basic yet hit the spot to have something to eat in the morning. staff was very helpful. mixture of guest of every language, size, shape and color. metro and renfe at your doorstep. easy access to everything.i mean everything.

8/10 Good

julie 80 years, london

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

In center town, great deal

Friendly, no stairs, very well located. Clean, quiet. Air conditioning. Fair breakfast included, same 7 days. Cafee available in breakfast room all day. Free and fast wireless in room. Outside restroom but near, clean. Warm water. Had to hold shower head in my hand - not easy for my bad legs. Horrible bed, very small but adequate room. They gave me two more pillows as asked They brought an armchair as I asked. In all, very happy with my choice.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A few more choices at breakfast would have been nice.

4/10 Poor

Sim, Brighton

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and inexpensive, but noisy.

My single room was basic, comfortable and clean - and very inexpensive. The shared bathrooms were adequate. The location was very convenient: the hotel located in the centre of Madrid. Unfortunately, on two of the four nights that I stayed, I was frequently awoken by the noise made by other guests. Whilst the hotel management is not responsible for who stays at the hotel, the inexpensive cost of the rooms did seem to attract a younger clientele who came back very late and very noisily. A combination of thin walls; no damp absorbing surfaces (e.g. carpets) and some guests' propensities for slamming doors closed rather than turning the door handle; for talking very loudly early in the morning with their doors open, and for listening to television very loudly; resulted in a far from peaceful environment for sleeping!

10/10 Excellent

Petermewen, Quintana de la serena

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

Great service and location

The hotel is great perfect,, yes it ain't No Hilton but very warm cosy beds staff very friendly I will definitely stay again and again it'serfect for Madrid

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Rio

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

great location

My third time and I'll go back again

8/10 Good

AACMOVE, Grasse

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

Excellent central location

Absolutely perfect location for a short stay in Madrid. Easy reach to all the important, must see, places

10/10 Excellent

paul, Toronto, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a return trip to Madrid and this Hostel. Enjoy the location as rooms with a view look down into Puerto Del Sol and the Metro interchange. Good shopping two blocks over and excellent restaurants.Don't get location confused as Vodophone has bought naming rights to this metro line an station.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

The Hostel is okay and the location is excellent.

It was difficult to put television on for two days so I report it. Staff checked three times before I managed to watch something the third day but yet still some channels weren't clear. Also bathroom floor get very wet after each bath.

8/10 Good

jean luc, montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

excellent hostal

Very good hotel and perfect location. Friendly and welcoming staf always wlling to helping you. Affordable place for travellers with low budget.

10/10 Excellent

Chris, London, UK

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

Basic yet clean and secure. Great location.

I had such a good experience at this hotel, a very pleasant stay. It is very basic; the rooms are small, the breakfast quite meagre and my view was of washing in a courtyard. However it is a bargain, especially when you consider the location. It is very clean and surprisingly quiet. Plus the staff are most helpful, yet not obtrusive at all. If you want to enjoy Madrid and simply want somewhere clean and secure to lay your head at night (or in the wee hours of the morning) This hotel would be your perfect choice.

10/10 Excellent

Tony, malta

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

Great Location

Good

8/10 Good

Dale, New Orleans, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No frills but clean, great location

It's a hostel, so don't expect luxury, but the location is perfect, everything is clean and quiet. The only problem I had was that the wifi didn't work consistently (there is, however, a computer for guests' use).

4/10 Poor

EJ, Madrid

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

Misleading and Unbearably noisy

There are too many problems with this place and some are not the fault of the establishment. Puerta del Sol is an extremely busy and loud plaza and if you are unfortunate enough to have your window facing it, sleep will be very difficult. that being said, the walls are painfully thin, the room keys are left on a board for anyone to grab and there is rarely a staff member behind the desk. there were no towels in my room and i thought this was what happened in a hostel until the next day when there were towels. The main issue is that the hostel has the word "Gay" in its title online, but not when you arrive. There is nothing that would mark this as a gay establishment at all. There are no brochures or maps to indicate where to go and it isn't even located in the gay area, where there are many other hotels and hostels. Gay or straight, I would not recommend this hostel at all.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful stay of three nights at the Hostal Puerta del Sol. Perfect location right in the heart of Madrid and just about a minute walk from the metro stop. My room had a balcony and a great view of the plaza Puerta del Sol. The room was small but the bed was very comfortable--I especially liked the comforter as it's much more comfortable than blankets and sheets I used in other much fancier hotels. The staff were very friendly: the two ladies and the gentleman--I'm sorry I don't remember their names any more but they are all very nice and helpful. The tea and coffee available (24 hours I guess?) in the common area was very much appreciated since I drink tea all the time. Breakfast was simple but good. The hotel was very clean and had excellent wifi. The only thing is that the shower might be too small for bigger people. Overall great value for the price. Would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

John&Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

DENNIS H, VANCOUVER

Liked: Staff & service

GREAT LOCATION FOR SIGHTESEEING

AVERAGE ACCOMMODATION. ADEQUATE FOR A COUPLE OF NIGHTS STAY.

8/10 Good

James Hawkins, Atlanta, USA

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

A great time

I was very pleased with the hostal. The location was excellent so easy to get around the city from the hostal area. Everyone was very pleasant and most helpful while I was there. Typical breakfast, toast and cheese and ham. I loved the massive amounts of good strong Spanish coffee and hot milk. Overall a nice stay and I would recommend it to others.