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75%Ole International Hostel

Manuela Malasaña, 23 1º Izq, Madrid

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Where?

Short walk from Puerta del Sol, Gran Via and El Prado museum.

What?

A hostel with 60 beds.

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Common areas, bar and fully equipped kitchen provided for guest use. Internet access and satellite tv provided. Breakfast and bed linen included in price.

Reviews of Ole International Hostel

Ole International Hostel has a rating of 75% from a total of 951 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Ole International Hostel

I really enjoyed my stay there. Always music or TV on, a relaxed atmosphere that encourages talking with others, good organisation, very clean for its price and the number of people residing there at the same time, practical, staff absolutely adoooorable -they might guide you out in the night if... more I really enjoyed my stay there. Always music or TV on, a relaxed atmosphere that encourages talking with others, good organisation, very clean for its price and the number of people residing there at the same time, practical, staff absolutely adoooorable -they might guide you out in the night if you don't know the city, Bautista and Eric did for us :). In one word as in a thousand, I DO recommend this! Enjoy!close

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by amelimelo6267 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

amelimelo6267, from France, has 1 review 1

This place was great; the staff was friendly, the other lodgers became fast friends. Though the rooms are small, the camaraderie among guests and staff render them only necessary for sleeping, while sitting in the lounge or kitchen is a highly enjoyable pass time. I've been traveling for quite... more This place was great; the staff was friendly, the other lodgers became fast friends. Though the rooms are small, the camaraderie among guests and staff render them only necessary for sleeping, while sitting in the lounge or kitchen is a highly enjoyable pass time. I've been traveling for quite some time and it is the best hostel I've abided in yet.close

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by rweidner4392 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

rweidner4392, from USA, has 1 review 1

A very good hostel, in an excelent location. Argentine staff was very nice! and we share "mate". Un muy buen hostel en una excelente unicación. Los recepcionistas argentinos fueron muy copados y compartimos mates ;)

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by mochileroargentino – posted on Nov 17, 2008

mochileroargentino, from Argentina, has 3 reviews 3

Las piezas compartidas son muy pequenas y no hay mucho espacio para dejar los bolsos de los huespedes

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by diazc5659 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

diazc5659, from Chile, has 5 reviews 5

good place to chat to people and not too far from the city. staff are layed back and easy to talk to. only bad thing was the showers but even then they were usable and hot.

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by paddybridges7044 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

paddybridges7044, from Australia, has 9 reviews 9

good english tv, free and net and breakie (though not much). bathrooms were really grimy and rooms small and a little under the weather. common room good for meeting people if you can see them through the clud of smoke

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by gemmakneil2876 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

gemmakneil2876, from Australia, has 6 reviews 6

showers lack an extra space for changing or keeping your stuff dry... kitchen good though

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by ebckrl88595 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

ebckrl88595, from USA, has 4 reviews 4

Not bad but for the same amount of money you can be in a better place.

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by rscecilia3982 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

rscecilia3982, from Argentina, has 5 reviews 5

The location was great, in a beautiful area, near the metro, but the hostel itself was no as great. The whole place smelled like smoke and mildew. Even though there were no smoking signs everywhere, visitors and employees would be smoking all the time. Madrid also is not the most interesting city.

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by kskerritt7210 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

kskerritt7210, from USA, has 3 reviews 3

It`s a nice place to stay and has a convenient location.

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by msutter6438 – posted on Nov 1, 2008

msutter6438, from Switzerland, has 7 reviews 7

I really liked it!

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by malgorzatkasoltys5821 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

malgorzatkasoltys5821, from Poland, has 1 review 1

I didn't find anything stellar about this hostal but it features just about everything you could ask for. I would stay again.

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by jamiefehr – posted on Oct 27, 2008

jamiefehr, from Canada, has 4 reviews 4

Friendly and helpful staff, good location, free internet... bathrooms a bit tired but a good hostel which I would recommend and stay at again

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by jamesrguy9400 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

jamesrguy9400, from Australia, has 4 reviews 4

very helpful staff, very clean facilities,

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by jackbennett1591 – posted on Oct 25, 2008

jackbennett1591, from England, has 1 review 1

Room number one is not verz good at night given that it has a high window giving directly to the entrance/reception...thez could have put at least some king of curtain to cover the light.

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by patriciapochelon9180 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

patriciapochelon9180, from Switzerland, has 1 review 1

The staff were extremely helpful and flexible. The location is excellent too, very easy to find from the metro station and surrounded by all the amenities.

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by yingchi1298 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

yingchi1298, from Canada, has 3 reviews 3

loved this place, probably one of my favourite hostels ive stayed at.

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by scarlett3545 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

scarlett3545, from Australia, has 6 reviews 6

the staff was nice and friendly, it was clean, and the location was excellent. no complaints it was a good place to stay.

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by emilyringler6548 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

emilyringler6548, from USA, has 1 review 1

Convenient location - close to metro stop and centre of town. Rooms very small but manageable if using hostel just as a place to sleep and staying out during the day. Bathrooms a bit nasty regarding cleanliness but manageable for 2 mornings. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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by lynzic – posted on Oct 13, 2008

lynzic, from South Africa, has 1 review 1

sorry but I havent been there that time but next time I will stay there for sure

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by pawkano4913 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

pawkano4913, from Poland, has 1 review 1

The best hostel I've ever stayed at!!!

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by Taraka – posted on Oct 8, 2008

Taraka, from Russia, has 2 reviews 2

To be honest I got called away by friends before I got to stay the whole night, but it had free wifi and seemed friendly for the time I was there.

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by Dave520 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

Dave520, from England, has 28 reviews 28

They made a mistake, and didnt have a room for us when we arrived. But they were very helpful in finding us another equally comfortable place to stay closeby. So this is a review of Las Muses Hostal.

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by simmyb2494 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

simmyb2494, from USA, has 1 review 1

I find it poor that you didnt realize I didnt stay at your hotel, since the booking was done on the wrong day (instead 20 for 23) so I didnt have any space in your hotel. Please delete me from your list!!!

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by ursula6048 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

ursula6048, from England, has 1 review 1

In terms of cleanliness: all that you really need to touch is clean. They organize outings to cool clubs, which is pretty tight. The people I might here were pretty tight, too.

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by laurades6372 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

laurades6372, from USA, has 1 review 1

Buenisima onda de parte de toda la gente del staff y los que pasa por aquí.

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by evenfloyd – posted on Sep 21, 2008

evenfloyd, from Argentina, has 2 reviews 2

Really a good place, nice staff and in un barrio muy bueno.. gracias--

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by stcoa3371 – posted on Sep 20, 2008

stcoa3371, from Denmark, has 7 reviews 7

the room was very small for 4 persons, 2 adults en 2 children. There was no fire escape or equipment avaleble! It was aloud to smoke insite !

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by 6219n – posted on Sep 17, 2008

6219n, from Netherlands, has 1 review 1

The rooms are very very small, it has a room for 4 people with about 4 m2. The showers are very small too, is impossible to loock the door and it doesnt have a vestuary.

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by lalagonzalezpere875 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

lalagonzalezpere875, from Uruguay, has 1 review 1

Would not stay there again - overbooked our room - unfriendly,........

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by reiterbernhard7474 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

reiterbernhard7474, from Austria, has 2 reviews 2

It is a verry good hostel

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by bacsyhuu2945 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

bacsyhuu2945, from Vietnam, has 1 review 1

They arrange an outting every night. Very social, not noisy though if you need sleep. Amazing staff!

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by amandar2391 – posted on Sep 7, 2008

amandar2391, from Canada, has 37 reviews 37

This was not a very good hostel. The rooms themselves are okay, but the showers were not very clean. The staff knew nothing about events that were posted at the hostel. It's also a long walk away from the most interesting parts of Madrid.

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by supercletus9970 – posted on Sep 5, 2008

supercletus9970, from USA, has 13 reviews 13

My room was very tiny and i felt like i was going to fall out of my bed. Pretty good location. Lockers but have to more money in everytime you open the locker.

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by devnatalya9380 – posted on Sep 5, 2008

devnatalya9380, from Australia, has 13 reviews 13

Good hostel, staff was helpful and kind. Small but warm place to stay... breakfast includes more dessrets but it was ok.. There are nice places around hostel to eat and drink sth...

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by necipcapraz2901 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

necipcapraz2901, from Turkey, has 3 reviews 3

Rooms very cramped but good location

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by smile-like-u-mean-it993534 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

smile-like-u-mean-it993534, from Australia, has 2 reviews 2

The showers were cold, the room was no bigger than a toilet with four people squeezed in and the place was like a sauna! No air con in any part of the building. It was cooler in the baking Madrid sun! This place is a DUMP!

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by mcgirls6661 – posted on Aug 28, 2008

mcgirls6661, from Ireland, has 1 review 1

Could you possibly improve the directions given on the website? I came to Madrid from Valencia without a map, it was a bit difficult finding the street. Getting off at Bilbao metro stop is a bit ambiguous.

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by Eoina – posted on Aug 25, 2008

Eoina, from Ireland, has 5 reviews 5

Their smoking area is set just outside my room. I hated it at first, but when i realized that their major customers are spainish and smoking is their culture. I thought it is OK. The staff are so helpful.They provide all the information that you need. It surely help you save a lots of time.

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by petit-wish1892 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

petit-wish1892, from Hong Kong, has 11 reviews 11

air condition would have been great...

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by danielaschon6531 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

danielaschon6531, from Germany, has 1 review 1
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Facilities at Ole International Hostel

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  • General

    • Iron/Ironing Board
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • Airport Transfers
    • Towels Hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • Tours Desk
  • Communications

  • Sport & Leisure

    • Common Room
    • DVD`s
    • Cable TV
    • Bicycle Hire
  • In Room Facilities

    • Security Lockers

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