85%Residencia Alvaro

Great place to stay if you are a older sort of person. Nice owners

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by p-sharp45710 – posted on Nov 21, 2008

6

it was a vry nice place to stay, the hostel lady was very nice and very helpful, as she speak very less english it really helps if you learn to speak spanish there. perfectamente

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by fisiomilano1548 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

1

The location here cannot be beaten! You are a stroll away from Plaza Mayor & Plaza Santa Ana and right next to the metro! It's definately not a lively place to meet travellers, but the room is clean and ideal for couples. The owners do not speak English, but you can work around it...Or fire... more The location here cannot be beaten! You are a stroll away from Plaza Mayor & Plaza Santa Ana and right next to the metro! It's definately not a lively place to meet travellers, but the room is clean and ideal for couples. The owners do not speak English, but you can work around it...Or fire up the Google translator on the free internet!!close

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by theleachy771 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

3

the landlady speaks only spanish, otherwise it's a comfortable hostel.

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by wychian – posted on Nov 2, 2008

16

can't be more closer to Plaza Mayor, supermarket, metro..convenient to everywhere in Madrid. I have my own balcony, only you can't open it if you prefer to have a ciesta like a madriano...I was in the city centre anyway.

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by catarinalin2008 – posted on Nov 1, 2008

2

we would recommend this hostel to anyone who is looking for great value for money... hard to find better.

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by laatugaan8260 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

1

Great Location.. Feels like home.. everything available!! Livingroom, computer w/ internet + wireless, ironing, fridge, ... !!

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by joaomagalhaespt842 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

1

We enjoyed our stay and Dori´s hospitality. Despite the building being in the midst renovations it was comfortable clean and kitchen facilities were good. It was in a good location - only a couple of minutes walk to Plaza Mayor and good tapas bars. Thank you. Danielle and Jenny

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by danilscott2079 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

4

The location is excellent, just a couple of minutes away from Plaza Mayor and Sol. I felt a bit in this apartment as visiting some distant family and using their flat. It seems that the owner actually lives there too and you share this big flat with her and other guest. The only problem was that... more The location is excellent, just a couple of minutes away from Plaza Mayor and Sol. I felt a bit in this apartment as visiting some distant family and using their flat. It seems that the owner actually lives there too and you share this big flat with her and other guest. The only problem was that our room was just right next to the entrance and all the time we heard the doorbell and the telephone ring and people coming in and out.close

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by elacwikla7279 – posted on Oct 22, 2008

1

The photos were too old and didn´t correspond to the reality. It didn`t smell very well

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by isaenino – posted on Oct 19, 2008

6

Great location, room nice and big with a kitchen you can use and free wifi. Clean bathrooms. Recommend.

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by rodsclan6685 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

25

Hostel was fine. Had 3 rooms on 3 nights but was our fault. Staff were really friendly- was VERY loud and the staff didn't do anything to quiten things down however. Overall- good spot and good atmosphere.

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by b-nairn821468 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

4

Estuve en el hostal con una amiga un fin de semana. El ambiente de la zona es muy tranquilo, pero si quieres salir de marcha, tiene La Latina muy cerca. En relacion calidad precio me parece perfecto, muy bien situado, a dos minutos de la Puerta del Sol y muy cerca de la boca de metro de Tirso de...

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by lbonel3837 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

1

nothing to look at but a great location and clean and the lady who runs it is very helpful and nice.

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by brizee77577 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

1

The"residence" is in fact a large flat. The owner and her family live in which makes the atmosphere a little less relaxed than in a regular hostel, but if you are looking forwarward to spendig a quite few days in Madrid it is ok. The location is relly excellent!

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by szefo864 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

3

It's include a bathtowel.also staff is very kind,I think it's nice.

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by mnr11465325 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

2

wonderful

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by chiaradefiori5130 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

1

intimate hostel... like a big, big flat sharing thing. just about 9 2-bed-rooms, so it's very calm but very nice. it's more like hiring your own flat than staying in a hostel. i liked it very much.

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by JanStein – posted on Sep 25, 2008

2

We had an wonderful stay here. The owner was extremely nice and always willing to offer advice. The hostel was clean and in a great location. And although previous reviews noted it was under construction on the outside...this just wasn't an issue. It was neither dusty or too loud. We were... more We had an wonderful stay here. The owner was extremely nice and always willing to offer advice. The hostel was clean and in a great location. And although previous reviews noted it was under construction on the outside...this just wasn't an issue. It was neither dusty or too loud. We were surprised to receive our own bathroom, and the free internet was amazing. We definitely recommend staying here. It's a great price for the ammenities and hospitality you will receive.close

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by Vrmarti – posted on Sep 24, 2008

3

Very good stay there. Clean kitchen and bathroom. Very nice rooms. Free internet. Excellent location. What more can one need?

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by pieter1baek – posted on Sep 20, 2008

3

we want a room for tourists, not for doorman

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by felisong123 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

2

Alvaro is incredibly close to Plaza Mayor and a hip neighborhood Lavapies/Calle Argumosa. It has 3 bathrooms with showers, a full kitchen with a washing machine that you can use for 3E, GREAT STAFF. No air conditioner, but fans. Some construction's going on in a nearby courtyard, but not... more Alvaro is incredibly close to Plaza Mayor and a hip neighborhood Lavapies/Calle Argumosa. It has 3 bathrooms with showers, a full kitchen with a washing machine that you can use for 3E, GREAT STAFF. No air conditioner, but fans. Some construction's going on in a nearby courtyard, but not enough to affect your stay. Super secure. If you're looking for a quiet night's sleep after traveling and you just want to unwind without the frills of a party hostel, visit Residencia Alvaro.close

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by preshjohnson5100 – posted on Sep 4, 2008

1

This was one of the best Hostels we have stayed in. It was in a perfect locating (walking distance to everything), very quite, great kitchen, very clean and Isabel was very helpful and friendly. It is only a small apartment so dont stay here if you want a place that is fun but defiantly stay here...

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by amyolly2412 – posted on Sep 4, 2008

18

I would recommend this hostel in good walkng distnce to the centre of MAdrid, it had nice big rooms but not a place if you want to party

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by stuhopkins2729 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

10

I absolutely loved this place. It is definetely a diamond in the rough. The residence itself is not brand new and does not have brand new furnishings, and it doesnt need it! It has everything you need, plus all the little extras, and is kept clean and is more spacious than most places. You get a... more I absolutely loved this place. It is definetely a diamond in the rough. The residence itself is not brand new and does not have brand new furnishings, and it doesnt need it! It has everything you need, plus all the little extras, and is kept clean and is more spacious than most places. You get a huge double room, some with ensuites, if not there is plenty of bathrooms, fan in every room, comfy beds, great kitchen with 3 fridges so u never fight for room, plenty of cupboard space and every room iclose

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by Matty-sid – posted on Aug 26, 2008

19

One of the best hostels I've been! Nice location and rooms for the price! Not so easy to find at first, but that's a detail. I don't recommad it to everybody, otherwhise there's no room for me when I return ; )

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by hasse-vv5719 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

2

This is one of the nicest hostels we stayed in, and much of that is down to the friendly staff. We really felt welcomed and Isabel did the simple things really well (which doesn't happen enough in other hostels), was helpful, offering lots of advice and good tips. The hostel was well equipped,... more This is one of the nicest hostels we stayed in, and much of that is down to the friendly staff. We really felt welcomed and Isabel did the simple things really well (which doesn't happen enough in other hostels), was helpful, offering lots of advice and good tips. The hostel was well equipped, clean, and had an excellent location. I would heartily reccoment this hostel to anyone visiting Madrid.close

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by seamus9072 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

30

For the same price, a breakfast could be suggested.

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by SevDen – posted on Aug 21, 2008

1

the hostel is actually in a woman's apartment, but it's a very nice hostel. quiet, great location. the bathrooms were clean, a great kitchen. free internet. the only thing is there is no air conditioning... and madrid in summer is VERY hot!

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by rebeccaholmes3056 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

7

Excellent kitchen facilities, clean bathrooms, big rooms, staff really friendly and helpful. Very central location.

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by teebone30006888 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

5

Close to everything. The lady is very nice, speaks only spanish but takes the time to explain slowly. Really enjoyed.

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by groov6561 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

10

Very nice hostel.

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by gonzalow7895 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

12

location is great.

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by jessie1125 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

4

Great Location, lovely staff, and very very clean. Kitchen is stocked with everything you need plus more. Would stay again.

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by jessicaw6571 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

20

The women that leads hostel is very very nice, and the atmosphere there is just as it has to be. In a word very nice place to stay while enjoying Madrid. If any chance we will always come back to that place.

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by oliveti2220 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

We really enjoyed our stay here, close to everything and it was somewhere quiet to collapse after hectic day! Staff were wonderful, helpful with everything! Delighted with everything really!

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by crocus086 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

4

the actual place was hard to find due to construction in the building, but it wasn't impossible either. Once I got there, the place was very nice. The internet was not working when I got there, so that was annoying, but I imagine they got it fixed.

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by mqz3826 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

2

Very clean, Dori is very friendly and helpful. Free use of internet and an acess to a phone so we can use of international phone cards.

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by poli333 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

11

It was a great place to stay.

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by gstsmith9601 – posted on Jul 6, 2008

8

Central location, although a little difficult to find. Good kitchen to make use of if you wanted to. Free internet. 'Common' area quite small and not to hang out in for long period of time. Good for couples and solos not planning to spend loads of time at accommadation. Good location.

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by Rickieleevidler – posted on Jun 30, 2008

4