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82%Mad Hostel

C/ Cabeza 24, Madrid

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Where?

10 min walk from central Atocha train station and main museums.

What?

Recently opened hostel with 150 beds.

Anything else you need to know?

Prices include breakfast, bed linen and towels. Reception is open 24 hours. Free internet access, WiFi available. Some rooms have shared bathrooms.

Reviews of Mad Hostel

Mad Hostel has a rating of 82% from a total of 1573 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Mad Hostel

We are living n a quite technological world, so one plug for electricity in the room of six people is realy not enough for charging our cell-phones. And the second. It would be nice to have some warm water for brushing my teeth. But... I reali like the "living room"....

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by mojcaoman8706 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

mojcaoman8706, from Slovenia, has 1 review 1

Easy enough to find. Good location & clean. But the strange little keys (which are designed to wear like a wristwatch, rather than fit in a pocket) were always frustrating to use when unlocking the door took a number of attempts. Also be aware that the rooms are a bit tight for space - 4... more Easy enough to find. Good location & clean. But the strange little keys (which are designed to wear like a wristwatch, rather than fit in a pocket) were always frustrating to use when unlocking the door took a number of attempts. Also be aware that the rooms are a bit tight for space - 4 people couldnt all stand up at the same time in our 4 bed dorm, and there isnt much space between a bottom bunk & top bunk either.close

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by 31marc – posted on Nov 18, 2008

31marc, from New Zealand, has 19 reviews 19

Un muy buen hostal gente, buena onda. Me gusto el precio y lo que recibi a cambio. Los chicos del staff bien copes salieron ;) Obvio, como en cualquier hostal, si te divertiste o no es cosa tuya, no lo va a hacer el hostal por vos, y yo la pase de 10. buena onda el common room i la...

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by glendaco6355 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

glendaco6355, from Argentina, has 1 review 1

Unfortunatly my room was very small, but the rest was fine.

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by conchi161932 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

conchi161932, from Germany, has 1 review 1

A great hostel will stay again when I go to madrid. Only downside was the lack of bedding as it was really cold that weekend and they had to put the heating on instead. But the staff were excellent and friendly and will recommend this place to anyone going to Madrid!

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by debmillward8582 – posted on Nov 13, 2008

debmillward8582, from England, has 2 reviews 2

My friends and I had a very good time in the hostel. The rooms were fine and toilet/showers as well. The commonroom was nice. We very much enjoyed the breakfast, compared to other places we have been it was very good and it was nice that there were different things to choose from, especially the... more My friends and I had a very good time in the hostel. The rooms were fine and toilet/showers as well. The commonroom was nice. We very much enjoyed the breakfast, compared to other places we have been it was very good and it was nice that there were different things to choose from, especially the cornflakes was a big hit:) Very good hostel for that priceclose

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by jalas839689 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

jalas839689, from Denmark, has 1 review 1

I like the breakfast & common room.

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by melvyntanzz2185 – posted on Nov 8, 2008

melvyntanzz2185, from Hong Kong, has 5 reviews 5

Excellent hostel highly recommend. Only beef is they shut down the drinks in the common room at midnight. Its open til 3 but you cant bring in outside alcohol and they turn off the beer vending machine (which is sweet that they have one though!)

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by cujo13941878 – posted on Nov 7, 2008

cujo13941878, from Canada, has 15 reviews 15

Hotel très sympa, pas cher et plutot propre et sécurisé. Prevoir les boules quies quand il y a des groupes scolaires qui séjourne à l'hotel. Très bien placé (près de la gare et des principaux musées).

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by vanina – posted on Nov 7, 2008

vanina, from France, has 1 review 1

Great Place and yes it is Mad great communal area and security to the rooms and your own large locker locker to your own security key, staff are great lots of Aussies and Americans there Great fun Thanx Guys Thumbs Up.

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by adrian6482 – posted on Nov 7, 2008

adrian6482, from Australia, has 10 reviews 10

there were bugs under the sheets, the bathrooms were very unsanitary and disgusting

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by kristencachola5695 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

kristencachola5695, from Philippines, has 1 review 1

The hostel could offer a better breakfast. I stayed in other hostels who charged the same price and the breakfast was better, with bread, cheese, ham, juice, etc... but in a general way, the mad hostel is a very nice and clean hostel to stay.

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by nataliagsoares2207 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

nataliagsoares2207, from Brazil, has 2 reviews 2

Very pleasant room. We had to ask the staff in order to have some sheets for the bed.

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by schtroumpf – posted on Nov 4, 2008

schtroumpf, from France, has 1 review 1

The rooms and beds are tiny, people are allowed to smoke in the common room and there is no ventilation. the kitchen is so tiny it only has 2 saucepans. The worst hostel Ive stayed at!

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by ejfoley224523 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

ejfoley224523, from Australia, has 4 reviews 4

There are hours for when everything is open, including the kitchen. Do we really need a curfew? Downstairs bar/room nice for hanging out/socializing. Clean! Has elevator and laundry. Staff not so friendly compared to other hostels. Overall, not too bad for a hostel.

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by awest733112 – posted on Nov 1, 2008

awest733112, from USA, has 1 review 1

communal area is spacious and comfortable but has no atmosphere; everyone keeps to themselves. dorms were cramped and there is only 1 washing machine and 1 dryer for such a large hostel

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by marty3519 – posted on Nov 1, 2008

marty3519, from Australia, has 10 reviews 10

We thoroughly enjoyed our breif visit. The 17 yr old in the group was a bit concerned about the rough looking area you are located in, myself and my friend (43 and 52) are more experienced travellers and weren't so concerned

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by Zygoa – posted on Oct 29, 2008

Zygoa, from England, has 2 reviews 2

The night staff were not very helpful or friendly at all. If you dont run it them then the rest of the staff are ok. As for the hostel as it is a big one they should consider cleaning the bathrooms more often.

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by ztruoc5765 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

ztruoc5765, from Australia, has 8 reviews 8

Not a place to go if you are looking for a friendly, social atmosphere, but fine for a few nights and great location!

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by kirstenoconnell1987 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

kirstenoconnell1987, from Australia, has 6 reviews 6

the rooms are very small,and there is not clothes hanger in the rooms,shower...

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by manugemo2147 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

manugemo2147, from Spain, has 1 review 1

Definately worth the visit!

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by mcdougall498193 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

mcdougall498193, from South Africa, has 7 reviews 7

very bad location!

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by tamrafr2632 – posted on Oct 25, 2008

tamrafr2632, from Canada, has 1 review 1

Rooms are small but the hostel is always clean. Lots of noise can penetrate the rooms if there are people talking in the courtyard area or coming and going loudly during the night. Although good value for money, laced a lot of atmosphere that I find in many other hostels.

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by samhilbink3173 – posted on Oct 22, 2008

samhilbink3173, from Netherlands, has 1 review 1

Mad Hostel was the only disappointment on our trip through Spain. The dorms and beds are tiny – reminded me off my time in the military. The fabric attached to the frame of one of the bunk beds was torn and hung right into the lower bed. Bathroom door was broken. On top of that even... more Mad Hostel was the only disappointment on our trip through Spain. The dorms and beds are tiny – reminded me off my time in the military. The fabric attached to the frame of one of the bunk beds was torn and hung right into the lower bed. Bathroom door was broken. On top of that even after complaining nobody fixed this. The bathrooms have buttons for timed water flow. Breakfast felt like eating in a canteen.close

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by marlon4568 – posted on Oct 22, 2008

marlon4568, from Germany, has 4 reviews 4

staff were really helpful after my flight was cancelled and arrived a day late. breakfast was really good, kitchen was rather dirty. if you don't like smokers, then i wouldn't suggest staying here - you can smoke in the downstairs bar.

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by xenophobic-7414 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

xenophobic-7414, from Australia, has 9 reviews 9

Apart from the annoying group of students that were there at the time, this hostel was SO MUCH FUN!!! staff were helpful and you have to do the free walking tour, tapas tour and pub crawl. best way to experience madrid!!!

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by e-cotterell197 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

e-cotterell197, from Australia, has 12 reviews 12

Really nice hostel, walking tour and tapas tour was great fun and I heard that the bar crawls were good too. If you stay at Mad you can use the bar at Cats hostel which was also great! Met loads of nice people, would def come back.

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by beckyanddim – posted on Oct 20, 2008

beckyanddim, from England, has 6 reviews 6

Hands down the best hostel I've stayed at.

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by christopherwilson4539811 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

christopherwilson4539811, from USA, has 2 reviews 2

all in all it was a good place to sleep. The downstairs chillout room is good and they have a kitchen.Altough if u would like to drink and mingle abit ur best bet is to go round the corner to thier sister hostel CAT´s just let them know ur from mad and uĺ be sweet

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by usd-lance – posted on Oct 18, 2008

usd-lance, from Australia, has 9 reviews 9

not much to say about this hostel was a good place but not overly fancy what you see is what you get

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by xander4280 – posted on Oct 16, 2008

xander4280, from Australia, has 26 reviews 26

This place stank! It was dirty and the shower facility is crap, there is no place to hang a towel let alone move in the tiny cubicles. It was overrun by german teenagers on a school trip and was noisy. The rooms were tiny, like being in a coffin and the magnetic locks on the door were very hard...

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by clync475 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

clync475, from Australia, has 10 reviews 10

This was THE BEST hostle I have ever stayed in, hands down! It was beautiful and clean and had great facilities including free use of the washing machines and driers, they even give you the soap!!

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by greer34 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

greer34, from Canada, has 1 review 1

Great place, but very very busy when i went so that meant always a crowd in the kitchen and in the bathrooms, and people staying there weren't particularly social...but that is just chance. nice place, clean and safe

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by steph-lackey5819 – posted on Oct 11, 2008

steph-lackey5819, from Canada, has 8 reviews 8

The rooms are very very small, as is the kitchen that really only services one person cooking at a time. The internal courtyard creates an echo chamber for any noise at night. It was sufficient for two nights and we were happy to just try and sleep there as Madrid had plenty to offer outside of...

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by Xanthe1760 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

Xanthe1760, from New Zealand, has 1 review 1

They are very nice & friendly, professional in their job. Very clean. Work very hard. Excellent Flora from Taiwan

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by sheilachen08181036 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

sheilachen08181036, from Taiwan, has 3 reviews 3

We stayed here for 12 days. And then went Mad.

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by padraigmeehan273126 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

padraigmeehan273126, from Ireland, has 5 reviews 5

Helpful friendly staff. The rooms were a bit small to move around in but clean. The bathroom is hygenic.

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by g-cell224947 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

g-cell224947, from Canada, has 4 reviews 4

rooms way to small and luke warm showers, apart from that a great place to meet people with pub crawls..........great staff

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by toddyrat7322 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

toddyrat7322, from Australia, has 1 review 1

need to provide a hook in all the shower rooms. we have no place to hang our cloth when having shower. very inconvenient

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by yann04037913 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

yann04037913, from Malaysia, has 4 reviews 4

Being backpacking for 6 months straight, and this would have to be one of the most average hostels i have stayed in through europe. was expecting much better with all the hype. tiny beds, squashed rooms, very poor dark common room and lousy breakfast.

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by kierandibb5618 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

kierandibb5618, from Australia, has 29 reviews 29
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Facilities at Mad Hostel

  • In Room Facilities

    • Air Conditioning
    • Linen Included
    • Key Card Access
    • Security Lockers
  • Food & Drink

  • Communications

  • Sport & Leisure

    • Gym
    • Common Room
  • General

    • 24 Hour Reception
    • Wheelchair Accessible
    • Elevator
    • Luggage Storage
    • Tours Desk
    • Towels Hire

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Restaurants

Restaurant name price boo rate
El Armario $$$$$ 100%
Fly Cafe Madrid $$$$$ 100%
Casa Camu $$$$$ 100%
Museo del Jamón $$$$ 100%
Txirimiri $$$$$ 100%
Tao Sushi Bar $$$$$ 100%
Chocolatería San Ginés $$$$$ 90%
Taberna Txakoli $$$$$ 80%
El Rincon del Bierzo $$$$$ 80%
Bazaar $$$$ 80%

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Bars

Hotel name boo rate
Alhambra Bar $$$$$ 100%
Larios Cafe $$$$$ 100%
1917 Blinis & Vodkas $$$$$ 100%
Cafe Central $$$$$ 100%
Sweet $$$$$ 100%
Bar de la Comedia $$$$$ 100%
Mama Ines $$$$ 80%
Cervecería San Andrés $$$$$ 80%
Kapital $$$$$ 80%
Joy Eslava $$$$$ 20%

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