The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Plaza Mayor

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Restaurant
Exterior
Rooftop terrace
Reception
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Calle de la Encomienda, 16, Madrid, Madrid, 28012
  • Place, Plaza de Santa Ana
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Mayor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerta del Sol
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 6-Bed Dormitory Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Premium Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Premium Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 6-Bed Dormitory Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Double Room (private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Quadruple Room (private)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Room (private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Penthouse

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Room (private, 6 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Premium Room (private, 6 beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Room (private, 8 beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Premium Room (private, 8 beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

Room With Living Room

  • Sleeps 6

Premium 6-bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6

Premium 8-bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 8

Bed In A 6-bedded Premium Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In A Premium 8-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Private Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

6-Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6

8-Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 8

Bed In A 4-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In A 6-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In An 8-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In A 4-bed Woman Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

About the area

Madrid

The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel puts you in the heart of Madrid, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Madrid Centro hostel include Royal Palace of Madrid and Plaza de Santa Ana.

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Santa Ana - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Plaza de España - Princesa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gran Via - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Tirso de Molina Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Amadeo los Caracoles - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cerveceria Cruz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café del Art - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panishop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sahuaro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Plaza Mayor
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Madrid hostel is smoke free.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel offers 53 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 29 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 9.50 for adults and from EUR 9.50 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 29 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

The Central House Lavapiés
The Central House Madrid Lavapiés
The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel Madrid

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

Yep, The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel has a secured covered self car park for EUR 29 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

What makes The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel.

Does The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

No, The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 285 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika tatiana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay with my family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damarcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hostel experiences I’ve had. The restaurant , the area, the people all made it happen. They have events and meetups for guest! It was a clean and tidy room, I stayed there twice and for over a 10 day stretch! The staff were friendly and helpful. Also everyone was there.. I saw families, singles , big groups , small groups LGBT friendly, great networking and space to telework.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tavaris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damarcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay, so I have stayed in a few Hostels and this one was very upscale for me. I like that there was every age and culture staying in the place. I used the 6 bed private bath for my first stay and it was only used by me and one other person, so it almost felt private. The beds are comfortable, the bar and lounging area downstairs are very nicely done and lovely. They have a Dj on certain nights and days. The breakfast was good for what you pay, but the pizza is amazing! Staff are friendly and helpful. They have so many social functions every week, meetups, and workout sessions that it felt like a resort. It has been interesting staying with other people like in college or high school, but if you are social it is a welcome change. You need to rent a towel and they have reliable WiFi! I’ve decided to stay again for a week because it was centrally located and well priced. Most of the highlights of the city are walking distance or by easy metro subway system!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hostel, which is more like a hotel! Everything is so clean and new. The place is really spacious - including all common areas, rooms, bathrooms, and it’s a comfortable place to hang out. Staff are really friendly- I don’t know all of their names, but I remember Clara at breakfast was helpful and sweet! The breakfast was delicious - better than most hotel breakfasts I’ve had. I have stayed in a lot of hostels and this is one of the best. The area is cool and trendy, with so much to do and Would love to come back again. The hot and cold water station was very much appreciated :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eberardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, great area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying at a Hostel and was very impressed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaitlyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Amenities
Location: 5-minute walk from the subway station, and in the proximity of the attractions and shopping areas Cleanliness: good, towel rental is available or you can bring your own Breakfast costs only EUR10, and can be paid at the reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonatiuh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well planned and use of spaces, great break fast and super nice staff. The area is no the safest, specially after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FELIPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erich

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025