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Hospedería Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Valley of the Fallen

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Chapel
Library
Executive lounge
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Spanish cuisine, garden views

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Explore the area

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Carretera Guadarrama, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, 28209
  • Place, Valley of the Fallen
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Deep-soaking bath
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 2 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the area

San Lorenzo de El Escorial

At Hospedería Santa Cruz, you'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Valley of the Fallen and 14.5 km (9 mi) from Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers a fitness centre, a business centre and concierge services. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 9 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this San Lorenzo de El Escorial hotel include Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and El Real Coliseo de Carlos III Theater.

What's nearby

  • Valley of the Fallen - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • El Real Coliseo de Carlos III Theater - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Real Club de Golf La Herreria - 21 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • San Yago Station - 17 min drive
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paco Pastel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Montia - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Horizontal - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Luz De Lumbre - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Felipe II - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Hospedería Santa Cruz

Hotel with free parking, near Valley of the Fallen
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business centre.

Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hospedería Santa Cruz. Self parking is free.

This San Lorenzo de El Escorial hotel is smoke free.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 1292 sq ft of conference space
  • 120 sq. m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hospedería Santa Cruz offers 120 accommodations. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 December and 7 January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 9 for adults and from EUR 9 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

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
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 and debit cards. 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.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostel San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostel
Hospedería Santa Cruz San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hospedería Santa Cruz
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostal San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostal
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hotel
Hospedería Santa Cruz San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hotel San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hospedería Santa Cruz?

Hospedería Santa Cruz offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hospedería Santa Cruz?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hospedería Santa Cruz on 5 Nov 2025 start from AU$139.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hospedería Santa Cruz?

Yep, Hospedería Santa Cruz has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

What makes Hospedería Santa Cruz a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hospedería Santa Cruz.

Is Hospedería Santa Cruz family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hospedería Santa Cruz is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hospedería Santa Cruz?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Hospedería Santa Cruz serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is served daily from 9 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hospedería Santa Cruz?

No, Hospedería Santa Cruz does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hospedería Santa Cruz?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Spanish cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hospedería Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hospedería Santa Cruz?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Hospedería Santa Cruz Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Al final, no pude llevarme la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia, los cuatro tomos ni el quinto libro, ya que el domingo los habían vendido más temprano en el día.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a former monastery of great scale in a large campus in the mountain with black pine forest. the huge cross on the hill top is in the view from the room. although the decay on the exterior of the building is visible, the interior is well maintained. overall it gives you a unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parhum

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

indrani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Marthlu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The architecture is amazing, between a castle and an abbey. Sadly, there is poor management. There are no qualified services like restaurants, restrooms, or customer service, but in the end, that keeps it less crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

A great location but needs a fair bit of work

A good stay but it would have been better if the bar was open, not just at weekends and there was an option for the evening meal (which was OK but only just). The evening meal was "almost cold" seafood soup followed by "warm" salmon. No choice. We weren't even told about it. Staff were great and what made the visit extra special was the beautiful mass the following morning at 11:00. It says it's a 13 min walk but it's not, you need a car. Very weak wifi in the room and no aircon which would be a problem in the heat of the summer. Beautiful location and a nice stop but it needs a fair bit of work being done to it to make it a stunning stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location at the foot of the Cross in a Benedictine monastery.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond, Flower Mound

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A charming monastery hotel within the valley of the fallen. Simple rooms offer a taste of monastic life in the quiet beauty of the valley. Guests should be prepared for simple dining fare at fixed, very Spanish hours: 9 am breakfast and 8:30 dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Environmental
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel, Vernon Hills

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel, Vernon Hills

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mantautas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice cross
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Amazing experience

Thoroughly enjoyed this unique location and very very interesting historically . The whole area is beautiful which seems fitting for the many people who are buried here . Special mention to Pablo who was exceptionally polite and welcoming and supplied us with much information . Customer service at its best ! Would give 5 stars for everything except the beds - they were on the hard side but it did not detract from our time there . It really should be on your ‘to do’ list - you won’t regret it . Thank you xxx
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mog, Simpsonville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a phantastic experience at the monastery, which I can recommend to everybody who is willing to strip down on the comfort of standard hotels. A big bonus was the proximity to the massive monument of The Valley of the Fallen, which I was able to explore after the ordinary tourists left.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good but old

The place is good but outdated, breakfast is very bad, 4€ and you can only get a piece of bread and a coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quiet contemplation far from the madding crowd

Unique and peaceful location in Valle de Cuelgamuros about 15km from nearest town and 6 km up on top of the mountain, beneath the 150 metre Cross. Car needed. Cannot access basilica without going downhill to the fork and then uphill again. In the evening Guardia Civil man the security gates at the public main road.Staying in the hospedaria gives free admission to Valle de los Caidos (normally 9 euros per person). Receptionist friendly & very pleasant as are all the Hospedaria staff who are eager, welcoming & anxious to please. Restaurant guests eat in a conservatory style area, hospedaria guests eat in the refectory. Lunch 11 euros/dinner 10 euros including bread roll, jug of water and bottle of Rioja filling the void inside with plain basic food; breakfast bread roll,butter,jam,cup of coffee,a small box of cereal.Magnificent view from room window. Lofty ceilings, old furniture, small half bath with shower attachment. When the wind blew hard there was a slight draught as often happens in older buildings but when the central heating came on,the room became warm and comfortable. The building is like an old convent with austere yet elegant public areas, cells for former occupants. I did not sleep well only because my mattress felt worn, & a modern bathroom would have been much preferable, but I very much enjoyed the experience of staying here in this historical building. The price for the room was good, the staff and other Spanish guests were nice and I would stay again.

8/10 Good

Terence, Hong Kong

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

Centrally located

clean, centrally located hotel but somewhat overpriced

6/10 Okay

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

Florence, Nova Scotia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location

We stayed at Hospederia de la Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caidos for one night. Beautiful quiet location. Nice clean rooms with comfortable beds and large bathrooms. Obviously no TV, wifi or lifts but free parking nearby. We had an evening meal of three courses, wine and coffee for 10 euros each. The only drawback was that most of the staff spoke no English and we struggled with our limited Spanish. Certainly an experience.

2/10 Terrible

ED, LA

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

Threw my key at the receptionist and walked away!

If you want to explore El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen monument stay in Madrid and make it a day trip. I stupidly booked this hotel and ended up not even staying there a night. Way too remote! I didn't have a car and was relying on taxis which made me vulnerable! This could be a five star resort in the right hands but not under current management. It should go back to being a monastery under present conditions! When I first entered the hotel it took me awhile to find a human being to help me. That's how deserted and lifeless the place was. And then the person I finally got couldn't speak English. This is how Spain wants to improve its tourist industry and economy?

10/10 Excellent

JOSÉ ÁNGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Precioso entorno natural. Se respira paz y tranquilidad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025