Located near Puerta del Sol, Hostal Matheu offers a cozy retreat with a coffee shop, bar, and restaurant. Unwind with in-room WiFi, indulge in buffet breakfast or explore nearby Gran Via and Plaza Mayor.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 27 min drive
Madrid Recoletos Station - 17 min walk
Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 20 min walk
Atocha Cercanías Station - 22 min walk
Sol Station - 3 min walk
Sevilla Station - 5 min walk
Tirso de Molina Station - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Museo del Jamón - 1 min walk
Lhardy - 1 min walk
La Casa del Abuelo - 1 min walk
La Fontana de Oro - 1 min walk
Dubliners - 1 min walk
About this property
Hostal Matheu
When you stay at Hostal Matheu, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Puerta del Sol and Gran Via. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Plaza Mayor and San Miguel Market are within just a 10-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sol Station is 3 minutes and Sevilla Station is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
17 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Accessibility
22 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Special features
Dining
La Carmela - Onsite restaurant.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Also known as
Hostal Matheu
Hostal Matheu Hostel
Hostal Matheu Hostel Madrid
Hostal Matheu Madrid
Matheu Madrid
Hostal Matheu Hostal
Hostal Matheu Madrid
Hostal Matheu Hostal Madrid
Frequently asked questions
Does Hostal Matheu offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostal Matheu does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostal Matheu?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostal Matheu?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal Matheu?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hostal Matheu?
No, this hostal doesn't have a casino, but Casino Gran Via (8-min walk) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Hostal Matheu?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, La Carmela.
What's the area around Hostal Matheu like?
Hostal Matheu is in Madrid Centro, a short 3-minute walk from Sol Station and 7 minutes' walk from Gran Via.
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Reviews
Hostal Matheu Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2025
Great an convenient
Clean comfortable room, excellent location in the midst of a lively street. Too was well soundproofed
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2025
Very clean and tidy plave
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
This property was great, lovely rooms and a really central location which was perfect. The staff at Hotel Victoria 4 were lovely and really helpful.
Isabelle
Isabelle, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
very well located at the center of Madrid
Mario
Mario, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2023
The location is great!
YOSLIN
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8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2024
Great Location and very accessible to the Puerta del Sol
Noel
Noel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2025
Stayed for 2 nights. Location is very convenient with a lot of dining and shops. Really walkable. Reception at Hotel Victoria was smooth, staff were kind and friendly. The room is ok for the 2 night stay. Comfortable, however I would have wanted the bathroom to be more clean as I saw some hair on the sink and tub. Room can get noisy if you are a light sleeper since restaurants are outside, although this did not bother us. I would still stay here the next time aim back.
Aileen Marcelina
Aileen Marcelina, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2025
Very nice place to stay for the price. Clean, safe, and right in the middle of everything. That was the only down side though too as people were partying until 5am and it was not quiet. Great breakfast at the Victoria hotel nearby.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Dec 24, 2025
Only book this place to store your luggage or if you have bad hearing and don’t care much for hygiene. A club under which plays loud boring music all night and walls as if of paper. You hear every step and whisper by neighbors around. Mould in the bathroom and bedsheets not clean. It was a “cheap” option in an expensive city, but it’s better to allow yourself a good rest after a day in this amazing city. Hopefully you can afford not to stay at Matheu.
Caroline
Caroline, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2023
Great location right off Sol, 15% discount off the Carmela resto and lots of great restos in 2 block radius
Edward S
Edward S, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2024
Great location with provably 6-10 options for food and drink within a stone's throw and what seems like a million more in a short walk.
The downside, don't expect any sleep before 3am as there are pubs right below the rooms.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2023
Best place for tourists, near of everything, restaurants shops. Only one thing,’AC is not ok after this paradise
Jorge
Jorge, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2024
Hostel Matheu is a part of a bigger hostel chain called Victoria 4. You still need to check in at that location if you want to stay at the other hostel. The staff are very friendly and know Spanish and English. The location itself is around a bunch of restaurants and shopping. It is also about a 12 minute walk to the palace. I only got to stay here for one night, but it did the trick!
Simone
Simone, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 2, 2024
Very basic room in the heart of the gothic quarter. Very easy access areas around Madrid. Only negative is the noise I'd say. Our room faced the street which was noisy all night long with people, a dance club, trash pick up etc going on. But for the price and location it was good for us; take a noise machine with you and you'll be alright
jennifer
jennifer, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 16, 2025
Sadly not the cozy retreat we had been promised
The information we received prior to arrival was excellent but I wasn't able to check in in advance using the on-line system. The hotel was situated in a very central location, but was quiet and felt very secure. Reception was in the Hotel Victoria ( a few doors down). The staff there were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast in the Victoria was good and they were able to store our bags for us won the last day before we flew home. The facilities listed for the Matheu (coffee shop, bar and restaurant), were situated either in the Hotel Victoria or, in the case of the restaurant, was a public restaurant between the 2 buildings. Unfortunately, although our room was clean and the bed comfortable, it was shabby, very small, and not al all as shown in the picture. I estimated it to be 8ft square which, by the time you add a double bed, a wardrobe, 2 adults and 2 suitcases, left VERY little room for manoeuvre. To make things worse the small window in the room had a dreadful outlook which discouraged us opening it or even looking out of it. We kept the curtains closed most of the time. The room felt very claustrophobic. Other rooms we saw looked much better. Sadly not the cozy retreat we had been promised.
Debra
Debra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Excellent location
Oscar
Oscar, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
I traveled with my dog and it was a great stay
Daniella
Daniella, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2024
Clean, budget-friendly, walking distance from lots of sites, quiet.
Florence
Florence, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2022
Nice stay
Amazing stay during visit Madrid
Clean hotel ..nice bathroom .. wonderful and delicious breakfast in victoria hotel ... thanks
KADHUM
KADHUM, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2023
The location is perfect! In the center of Madrid. Lots of bars and restaurants around. The room was so clean and accommodated.
Victor Alejandro Puerta
Victor Alejandro Puerta, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
May 27, 2025
Its rooms and very small and expensive it doesn’t even look like it
Mohammed
Mohammed, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2022
Great location. Very clean. Inspite of being located in the dining and pubs area, quiet at night. Easy and quick check in. Friendly staff.
Ekaterina
Ekaterina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
Cost effective. We are satisfied.
Wen Zhong
Wen Zhong, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 4, 2023
If you want a quiet area don’t stay here
Was just 1 min from puerta de sol was very centric
Yolanda
Yolanda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2014
Great budget place near puerta del sol
Stayed with 2 mates. It's right in the middle of town a short walk from puerta del sol. Wifi worked great. Lots of restaurants and bars around which is nice, but it can be a bit noisy. Great rooms and service. We got it on sale so it was well worth it, only 40 euros a night for 3 of us