84%Hostal Marlasca

Beds as well as the bathroom are good value for money. As well as the location. Right in the middle of the action. Great. It was a bit noisy though because of the young couple with kids...getting waked up because of screaming kids at 7 am after a night of partying isn't that much fun : ) But in... more Beds as well as the bathroom are good value for money. As well as the location. Right in the middle of the action. Great. It was a bit noisy though because of the young couple with kids...getting waked up because of screaming kids at 7 am after a night of partying isn't that much fun : ) But in total a recommendation for the budget travellers who prefer that little more luxury than a hostelclose

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by pvdhurk782434 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

1

Wireless internet network very weak.

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by cspaenjers1371 – posted on Sep 13, 2008

1

Perfect location-near a metro stop & the Puerta de Sol.Accommodation was clean & tidy.Its not the place for you if youre looking to meet other travellers,but great otherwise. Would stay there again (we tried but it was booked out!)

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by Lukeandkat – posted on Sep 12, 2008

16

brilliant place to stay. excellent location and massive room. felt more like a hotel than a hostel. no common area though so probably not the most social hostel.

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by merryn826078 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

3

This hostel is perfect for people in their mid-20's to mid-30's and/or for people who want a quiet stay in the centre of Madrid for a reasonable price. Perfect budget accommodation. Clean. Friendly staff. Not a party place!!

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by foxym – posted on Aug 12, 2008

4

This hostel was in a great location. Room was good and the place was clean. We got bitten by something while we were there but don't think it was bed bugs as we would have seen them. Maybe fleas or something. Was definitely something though as we didn't leave the room. Otherwise a really...

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by squishy6550 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

9

The location is excellent - right in the centre of Madrid. It is located on a busy street, but the rooms are on the fourth floor so there is not much noise (except for that made by other guests). The staff is friendly and generally good at English. There is not much to do at the hostel, but... more The location is excellent - right in the centre of Madrid. It is located on a busy street, but the rooms are on the fourth floor so there is not much noise (except for that made by other guests). The staff is friendly and generally good at English. There is not much to do at the hostel, but plenty to do in the local area. The cleanliness was all right. But beware!! For some strange reason, the bathroom doors are made of glass :-) But all in all, a great place to stay and defiantly recommendable.close

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by linea-v – posted on Aug 4, 2008

2

Perfecto!

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by suanxang9250 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

2

Without Spanish it´s very hard to communicate with anyone of the reception-team, because they don´t speak English. That´s poor!

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by hellguera – posted on Jul 16, 2008

1

Our stay here was very nice. We got in super early, and they were perfectly okay with watching our bags for us. The place was absolutely covered with security cameras, so we felt very safe. Our room was rather large and clean, as was the bathroom. I would definitely recommend this place to...

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by courtneyegross8667 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

4

Great place. It was clean and comfortable with air conditioning. The staff was helpful and I would definitely recommend it.

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by jdsanderson884571 – posted on Jul 4, 2008

8

Very clean and nice place. We had room for 4 with private bathroom for 2 nights. And we got what we wanted. THERE´S A LOCKER IN THE ROOM FOR 50 CENTS A DAY!!! Room service (they made our bads and cleaned the bathroom), helpful englishspeaking staff. Located in touristic area-close to...

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by Polkan – posted on Jun 13, 2008

3

loved the staff, great hostel!

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by kelshea7015 – posted on Mar 19, 2008

2

Hostal Marlasca is located at noisy city center, however they installed nice screen door/windows and shielded all noise, so you can have a good night sleep. The bedroom is OK, however the private bathroom door needs to be replaced in room 226.

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by kuangyul – posted on Mar 15, 2008

2

We really loved the place, but the WiFi was really problematic (as if each router will only allow one IP at a time?) We'd stay again though!

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by bryanakelbert7854 – posted on Dec 11, 2007

4

Excellent location in the heart of the city and not too noisy. Everything within walking distance. I would be happy to stay here again.

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by dawil – posted on Apr 30, 2007

4

A bed in the heart of Madrid at low cost, clean, cosy, no noise from the other rooms. We can recommend the hostal in spite of the following downsides: The bed was hard as a rock: severe backpains for days after our stay. The room was very cold and the nightwatch unfriendly when kindly asked to... more A bed in the heart of Madrid at low cost, clean, cosy, no noise from the other rooms. We can recommend the hostal in spite of the following downsides: The bed was hard as a rock: severe backpains for days after our stay. The room was very cold and the nightwatch unfriendly when kindly asked to turn the heater on (centrally done). - Otherwise friendly staff. A noisy doorbell in the reception could easily be replaced with sth more quiet or a flashing light.close

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by Liseh4860 – posted on Apr 19, 2007

5

The hostel was a good choice for a weekend break. The location was great, as we could walk everywhere, but there was a price to pay--that of noise! It was impossible to sleep before 3am without earplugs, which we bought. From then on, things improved and we were overall happy with the service,... more The hostel was a good choice for a weekend break. The location was great, as we could walk everywhere, but there was a price to pay--that of noise! It was impossible to sleep before 3am without earplugs, which we bought. From then on, things improved and we were overall happy with the service, the rooms' old charm and the lift! You are so close to Sol metro and the rest of the attractions are within walking distance, including the shopping. I recommend it if cheapness, cleanliness and location are important to you, but in the end you get what you pay for.close

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by Nenamarjan – posted on Apr 18, 2007

3

This hostal was picked for its location; which backfired. The area is a great night out, but it's where the locals go to escape tourists. This made for very unfriendly people. The rooms were ok, overpriced. After being out all day sight-seeing. We came back to our room and the door was wide... more This hostal was picked for its location; which backfired. The area is a great night out, but it's where the locals go to escape tourists. This made for very unfriendly people. The rooms were ok, overpriced. After being out all day sight-seeing. We came back to our room and the door was wide open. When we told the guy working at the desk and he laughed at us. We were obviously not laughing. Very unappologetic for their mistake! The night receptionist is a d**k. Great view of the street below from balcony. Overall, mixed review; would not return because of experience.close

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by kjavia8633 – posted on Apr 10, 2007

4

great location-near some gorgeous pubs and tapas bars and nice atmosphere in the hostel. Our room was quite close to reception and we were woken up by noisy groups coming in in the middle of the night on the first night of our stay-but this wasn't the fault of the hostel. highly recommended for... more great location-near some gorgeous pubs and tapas bars and nice atmosphere in the hostel. Our room was quite close to reception and we were woken up by noisy groups coming in in the middle of the night on the first night of our stay-but this wasn't the fault of the hostel. highly recommended for anyone looking for a nice bed in the centre of the cityclose

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by dmhea – posted on Mar 24, 2007

5

Great stay at the Hostal Marlasca, if you want a good location at a good price this is it. Not fancy, but clean, a little noise can be noticed as everyone has to leave their keys and ring the bell to get in. It is right beside the metro which you can get anywhere, nearly. Staff were helpful.... more Great stay at the Hostal Marlasca, if you want a good location at a good price this is it. Not fancy, but clean, a little noise can be noticed as everyone has to leave their keys and ring the bell to get in. It is right beside the metro which you can get anywhere, nearly. Staff were helpful. Would def stay here again next time i'm in Madrid. Thanksclose

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by Jamesca3847 – posted on Mar 21, 2007

2

The fantastic location could honestly not have been beat. It made the very thin walls and no hot water for morning showers worth the stay.

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by lizzy8988 – posted on Feb 26, 2007

3

Brilliant for location, although they didn´t have internet when I was there (the website said they had it but that you had to use your own computer). However there is a little cyber cafe next door so it wasn´t really a problem.

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by cml4 – posted on Feb 24, 2007

1

Falta caixas de seguranca para guardar os pertences.

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by lucianacmota – posted on Feb 18, 2007

2

I cant believe this property got the rating it did. Yes it has a great location and is clean. But it is extremely noisy, and weare not taking street noise. Everytime anyone wants to get ontp any floor they must ring a bell, these bells are going alll night, and then everytime someone shuts... more I cant believe this property got the rating it did. Yes it has a great location and is clean. But it is extremely noisy, and weare not taking street noise. Everytime anyone wants to get ontp any floor they must ring a bell, these bells are going alll night, and then everytime someone shuts there door it echoes through the place. I didnt have towels given t me on 2 nights, and at checkin noone spoke English : (close

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by robyn1852 – posted on Feb 17, 2007

6

Smack bang in the middle of it all, so the location was great. Quite quiet, so good for travellers not necessarily wanting to party it up with others. Rooms only get cleaned if you stay for longer than 3 days, but we were only there for a night and they cleaned it anyway, very impressed.

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by TheMe – posted on Feb 9, 2007

13

Superb location and nice room

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by sdahlk – posted on Feb 6, 2007

1

Could not have chose a better place to stay, will return here on my next trip and advice friends the same. Lovely place with character and charm!

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by Kateworthi – posted on Jan 3, 2007

5

I really enjoyed this hostel. My wife and I were only there for one night, but it was clean, had heat (something not all our hostels in Spain had) and the shower/bath was clean. They renovated things in 1998 and it looks like it was only a few months ago. Everything was spotless. You are... more I really enjoyed this hostel. My wife and I were only there for one night, but it was clean, had heat (something not all our hostels in Spain had) and the shower/bath was clean. They renovated things in 1998 and it looks like it was only a few months ago. Everything was spotless. You are only about 2 blocks from Puerta del Sol so right in the middle of everything. I would recommend this hostel to anyone!close

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by bwage – posted on Dec 27, 2006

2

The perfect loaction for a city break-staff are friendly and rooms are clean. Great value for a weekend in Madrid.

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by yvette1078 – posted on Oct 31, 2006

2

Our trip to Madrid was perfect in every way, and we were highly impressed by the standard of the hostel. Its clenliness, security and handiness to central madrid, i cannot say a bad word about the place. Thank you sincerely. I will return to madrd and most certainly stay once again in Hostel... more Our trip to Madrid was perfect in every way, and we were highly impressed by the standard of the hostel. Its clenliness, security and handiness to central madrid, i cannot say a bad word about the place. Thank you sincerely. I will return to madrd and most certainly stay once again in Hostel Marlasca, and I will highly recomed it to anyone I know who will be visiting Madrid in the future. Kind Regards, and again thank you, Clareclose

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by clare9875 – posted on Oct 31, 2006

1

Staff did not know how to give directions to hostel from metro station which was only 2 blocks away!

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by Shosh7282 – posted on Sep 24, 2006

2

Fantastic location just off Puerta del Sol. Stayed in a four-bed private ensuite, which was great value. Loved the interior decor. Staff were very helpful, and spoke English.

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by shalini3372 – posted on Sep 17, 2006

2

Nice place and loction to stay. The staff are very kind. The room we stay are very clean and elegant. The hostel decorates with simple classic style, and we feel comfortable. We will stay again.

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by hellas7881 – posted on Sep 9, 2006

4

2nd floor of an apartment building, but dont let that put you off, its a nice place. helpful staff. location is absolutely excellent. it didnt really bother us, but FYI, they change the sheets every 3 days, and towels every 2.

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by Jjasi – posted on Aug 21, 2006

1

I think that this was the best hostal that we stayed in on our trip, it offered so many accomodations, including A.C. This should be your number one pick for a hostal in Madrid.

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by nickt4 – posted on Jul 19, 2006

2

Great location and very clean, cute rooms. Try not to knock over any of their ornaments (they`re everywhere!!).

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by nathl736 – posted on Jul 11, 2006

3

i'd definately stay there again & recommend it to friends & family.

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by Deirdre3138 – posted on Jun 11, 2006

8

I was very surprised at how clean and nice this hostel was. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was very pretty and clean. I would totally recommend this place.

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by hairik – posted on Jun 2, 2006

3

An amazing deal. We felt like we were staying in a hotel. The staff spoke english, and the security was great. There were little Tappas bars and things all within walking distance. It was great!

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by SueTren – posted on May 30, 2006

11