78%Hostal Metropol - Equity Point...

One member of staff was completley rude and had no time for us and ruined a good time we were having,.. the others were polite also although you are located in the heart of Madrid going out at night by yourself can be bit hairy as as soon as a left the hostel a cocaine dealer tried to take me... more One member of staff was completley rude and had no time for us and ruined a good time we were having,.. the others were polite also although you are located in the heart of Madrid going out at night by yourself can be bit hairy as as soon as a left the hostel a cocaine dealer tried to take me down a alley and there are postitutes everywhere, but in a group you seen to be left aloneclose

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by postme121777 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

1

too much noisy!

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by magali2466 – posted on Nov 14, 2008

1

The staff at the entrance door is really exceptionnal, very nice, very helpful, always smiling. It was a pleasure to be there after a cold & anonymous staff in Stockholm. Only one item to improve: we had no warm water to wash the last day. However we have experienced a door locking issue and... more The staff at the entrance door is really exceptionnal, very nice, very helpful, always smiling. It was a pleasure to be there after a cold & anonymous staff in Stockholm. Only one item to improve: we had no warm water to wash the last day. However we have experienced a door locking issue and this was immediately solved upon request. Excellent!close

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by francois6779 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

1

The Hostel staff where very helpfull and polite, they recommended great places to see and eat.

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by buster2306813684 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

1

Very helpful staff and great location. However, rooms were somewhat stuffy as the heaters could not be turned off. Also, we did not like the fact that smoking was allowed in the common area.

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by vivienhuiyunli2326 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

6

The zone is very doggy... All night long you can hear everything from the street and is very difficult to sleep... The bathroom had a very bad smell

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by raymar – posted on Nov 10, 2008

1

The bar is a bonus as is the location. The staff are friendy and helpful. Security appears good. The prostitutes outside are blatant but they didnt proposition me....perhaps i looked too poor.....

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by mcphersonsimon7954 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

5

A excellent hostal - staff were friendly and helpful (taxis, restaurants and museum reservations)and all child friendly. Location was noisy but was so central that this was unavoidable and not an issue. We hope to return to this hostal again.

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by bensaunders2990 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

1

It was an average hostel stay. You can't beat the location, but the facilities were very old. The bathroom was kind of dirty, mostly from age, and the beds were pretty terrible. But the service was good and nothing was seriously wrong.

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by cushing-jen1095 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

2

Amazing!!! i wish we had been able to stay longer!!!

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by zachfr – posted on Oct 26, 2008

5

There was one key for the whole room so the first person in had to keep letting everyone else in for the rest of the night.

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by vicsi – posted on Oct 11, 2008

3

Good hostel bar the prostitutes outside

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by samuelhill813516 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

9

Small rooms lots of prostitutes out the front!

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by casma2373 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

30

The hostel is centrally located and close to metro station (right above it) which is good, however, it is a very old building, the doors don-t close properly so security could be an issue, room facing the main road are very noisy, and rooms facing the other small street look onto prostitutes... more The hostel is centrally located and close to metro station (right above it) which is good, however, it is a very old building, the doors don-t close properly so security could be an issue, room facing the main road are very noisy, and rooms facing the other small street look onto prostitutes working the street! Breakfast was great, and the bar/restaurant looked good (was only there for one night). A guy working the desk during the night was grumpy and unhelpful!close

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by amon – posted on Oct 1, 2008

5

Not one of the best hostels I've stayed in. But if you want location, this place is right in the middle. Free breakfast is good, but no kitchen facilities if you're after this. We found the key system quite a drag, only one key per room (regardless if you know your room mates), this meant... more Not one of the best hostels I've stayed in. But if you want location, this place is right in the middle. Free breakfast is good, but no kitchen facilities if you're after this. We found the key system quite a drag, only one key per room (regardless if you know your room mates), this meant locking the door and handing it into reception everytime and if you are first to bed, you have to let your room mates in whatever time they stroll in.close

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by rosahinsley5520 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

4

The hostel is located in a bad neighborhood. The rooms are old and the beds were falling apart.

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by jhosokawa7434 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

4

Very noisy; we cannot close the doors properly (old doors); the beds were very small.

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by AnaIl – posted on Sep 15, 2008

2

A pleasant atmosphere in a beautiful district!

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by justmax-076894 – posted on Sep 13, 2008

1

The hostel was in a central location however it was on a street with a lot of prostitutes that felt quite unsafe especially at night. The hostel is very old, the rooms smell of cigarettes and something musty, the beds are extremely uncomfortable and it is extremely noisy at night.

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by nicholson-brooke4459 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

3

Location was a bit sketchy (questionable people along the street). Common room was great...there was a restaurant and bar, which was great. Cleanliness was average - the bedsheets didnt seem that clean, the bathrooms were questionable and the shower curtain was so short that the entire bathroom... more Location was a bit sketchy (questionable people along the street). Common room was great...there was a restaurant and bar, which was great. Cleanliness was average - the bedsheets didnt seem that clean, the bathrooms were questionable and the shower curtain was so short that the entire bathroom would flood when you took shower.close

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by xristinaki – posted on Sep 11, 2008

5

Nice hostel, but i would recommend an hostel 5 minutes out of the city centre. In the night it's really loudy... For 1 or 2 nights fine, more days book something else..

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by daanaarts3563 – posted on Sep 10, 2008

1

Great location and it was a nice view from our balcony, however, it was extremely NOISY! from the action below

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by sarathesoccergirl-6700 – posted on Sep 4, 2008

3

A little overpriced for what you get, cheap eats in the bar but other than that not much to report...

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by adamsnewaddress3855 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

6

Good place to stay. Had no troubles at all. Good night life in the pub. Close to Sol which was great. Didnt have bunk beds which was great. (in our room)

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by rlmea-84 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

11

Extremely noisy from streets in bad area, shower was plugged, window could not lock properly. With many things going on in the city staff provided no information like other hostels.

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by dviner21 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

7

staff could not careless

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by james-samuel214466 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

5

no fan. no air condition

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by kobbaka529 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

9

Very difficult to find parking and too much nois from the street but is sormally for a center location.

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by andrea9874 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

3

Whatever you do do not stay here during summer. The building swelters and there is no escape from the heat. They were just interested in taking your money and not giving you any real service. No hot water, dirty sheets and foam beds make it prision conditions. Only good points was the social bar... more Whatever you do do not stay here during summer. The building swelters and there is no escape from the heat. They were just interested in taking your money and not giving you any real service. No hot water, dirty sheets and foam beds make it prision conditions. Only good points was the social bar with free tapas and the location. You might find the prostitutes out the front some entertainment to watch.close

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by chadkinlay5133 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

10

this is in a good location on the gran via, but it is on the main streets with several prostitutes at all hours of the day... our room was not so hot either. we had no windows to the outside and decided to check out a day early. the staff however was really great and the common area and bar...

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by lea-mosley4361 – posted on Aug 16, 2008

3

This was a great hostel. The rooms were adorable, and the staff were all super nice. And they spoke English! The location was very good, literally right outside a metro. The room I was in wasn't noisy at all, even though the bar was right downstairs. I loved the place and was very sad that I...

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by jlsherma5070 – posted on Aug 14, 2008

2

thanx for coffee @ 6 o'clock !! ;-))

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by rirarassel – posted on Aug 12, 2008

1

Location is fantastic! But the others are normal. It's good if you just sleep and take a breakfast.

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by pamee9901 – posted on Aug 9, 2008

2

great hostel directly in the center of madrid! the only disadavantage is that it is so loud outside that you can hardly sleep in the nights..but i had a great time there, really nice hostel. Carolin, germany

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by caro-behrendt2284 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

1

This hostel was an absolute disgrace. We did not actually spend even a night as it was so dirty. The window opened into an enclosed courtyard and as you can imagine it was very hot. In the event of a fire i feel i would have been in serious jepordy.

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by finnb – posted on Aug 3, 2008

5

Great place to be in Madrid. The location is the best. Get there through the Metro Gran Via, better than Puerta del Sol. The place is fun, the breakfast is average, but the cafeteria is great. One problem only, you have the local prostitutes offering their services just outside the place, so its... more Great place to be in Madrid. The location is the best. Get there through the Metro Gran Via, better than Puerta del Sol. The place is fun, the breakfast is average, but the cafeteria is great. One problem only, you have the local prostitutes offering their services just outside the place, so its better to know that in advance. I would recommend it always.close

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by rplcl8672 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

14

I donºt like the one key policy. other than that... just small things like hooks can make this place an excellent choice to stay

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by aman2040 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

7

This is a big hostel right on the busiest and prob the noisiest street in Madrid. overall a good hostel, staff were great. look out for the night/ day walkers on the street below

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by lgibson752619 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

23

Pretty standard hostel. Rooms were warm at night and the showers coldish in the mornings. Rooms were clean and spacious though. Good place to stay

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by egg-bighead6002 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

22

although my room (224)had a poor view and no air conditionin under July sun, the hostel was very clean and safe in naddition to the friendly staff! I'd recommend here definetely!

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by bgmerm7705 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

3