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El Descanso

2.0 star property
Hostel connected to the convention centre in Madrid with a 24-hour front desk

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Shared bathroom
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Reception hall
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Av. de Pablo Neruda 68, Madrid, Madrid, 28018
  • El Retiro Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Prado Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gran Via
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Madrid

At El Descanso, you'll be connected to the convention centre and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from El Retiro Park. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Other amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and a communal living room. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Puente de Vallecas hostel include Prado Museum and Gran Via.
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What's nearby

  • El Retiro Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • WiZink Center - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Prado Museum - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Gran Via - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Madrid El Pozo Station - 3 min drive
  • Alto del Arenal Station - 6 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blanco y Negro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stones Rock Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Palacio del Pollo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Leon Bar Cafeteria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Mesón Escondido - ‬9 min walk

About this property

El Descanso

Hostel connected to the convention centre in Madrid with a 24-hour front desk
As a guest of El Descanso, you'll find multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. El Descanso also features a communal living room and a water dispenser.

This Madrid hostel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
El Descanso offers 66 shared accommodations with air conditioning, complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead. This Madrid hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodation
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 9 June 2025 to 15 August 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Velvet Hostels
El Descanso Madrid
El Descanso Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Descanso Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Descanso?

No, El Descanso does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Descanso?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Descanso?

No, only service animals are allowed.

El Descanso Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tatiana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived at the place there was no one at reception. There were a bunch of guys all around inside and outside the place. I said I booked a room and they all looked at me weird and didn’t speak any English. They just led me out of the place and pointed to a different spot. It was late and dark and I was very uncomfortable and scared. I tried looking for a place they pointed me to and it was a gated residential facility. I left.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamad Eqbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mohamad and Rana was perfect at the reception, i didn't had chance to say goodbye. The hostel location a little bit far from the center but clean and that is the important. Wish you the best guys.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is new, very very clean. Dorm beds are comfy and private, overall I had a great stay everything and everryone were really nice, only note is they charge 5€ for keeping lagguge after check out and not allowing to stay inside the hostel, so I was asked to leave. This policy was explained to me by the receptionist who offered me to just carry my stuff with me if it's not too heavy and if I don't like their policy. Besides that I am truly pleased by everything else.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception and lady at the front desk was an absolute beauty. The place was clean and peaceful, quiet, and felt very safe. The location is a bit far away from the city center, and transportation might be difficult without a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

margarita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No agradable
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Es muyyyy pequeño En la zona de camas, hay cortinas que dan "cierta" privacidad, pero cuando enciendes la luz todo se ve hacia afuera. Se me hizo muyyyy caro para el servicio que ofrece. No cuenta con cocina No tiene área para al menos comer lo que uno trae Los baños son mixtos y tienen cortinas de plástico horribles, q no te da nada de privacidad Los 15 minutos en autos, se convierten en casi u a hora si te mueves en transporte Urbano La atención de la recepción, esa si es muy buena, pero no me volvería a quedar en este lugar!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan De Dios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fue mi primera vez en el lugar y me encantó! El personal muy amable, siempre dispuestos a ayudar sin ninguna distinción de clientes! Las instalaciones mega limpias, el a/c perfecto, las literas cómodas, muy bien ubicado para tomar el transporte público, sin problema para estacionar el vehículo, a un excelente precio y repito, la atención fue super! Sin duda volveré a ir, lo recomiendo ampliamente!

10/10 Excellent

Zakia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El hostel es nuevo todo a estrenar😍 cuenta con una gran recepción todo luminoso con bonita decoración .la verdad que me ha encantado todo ....El personal que atiende son excelentes siempre estan dispuestos a ayudar y a brindarle confort y comodidad al huesped.Felicitaciones!!!!!!!! De otra parte esta muy bien ubicado cerca de la parada del metro esta a 15min del centro sin cambiar de linea y al rededor hay muchos supermercados a donde se puede comprar de todo,sin olvidar la limpieza esta todo ordenado y limpio...Relación calidad-precio excelente . Con gusto regresare a este Hostel y lo recomiendo en alto grado👍