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Welcome to Hostal Oriente, your Madrid “home away from home.” Hostal Oriente aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
While staying at Hostal Oriente, visitors can check out Plaza Mayor (0.3 km) and Sobrino de Botin (0.4 km), some of Madrid's top attractions.
Rooms at Oriente Hostal Hotel provide a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free wifi.
In addition, while staying at Hostal Oriente guests have access to 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and baggage storage.
If you like French restaurants, Hostal Oriente is conveniently located near Motteau, Elemental Bistro, and L'entrecote Cafe de Paris.
If you’re looking for something to do, Royal Palace of Madrid (0.4 km), Gran Via (0.4 km), and Templo de Debod (1.0 km) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Oriente Hostal Hotel.
Hostal Oriente puts the best of Madrid at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Italian
Location
Calle Arenal 23, 28013 Madrid Spain
Name/address in local language
Hostal Oriente
566 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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My partner and I travelled around the August bank holiday and found this gem. We were upgraded to a room with a balcony and it was so lovely to sit at the veranda with the doors open with a cold beer and watch the bustle of the Opera square. I can't remember what room number we were in but I think it was the first from reception. I don't remember it ever being too noisy as we didn't spend too much time in the room, but I do agree with other reviewers that you can hear a murmur of voices between rooms, not loud enough to bother me or disturb sleep however.
The room itself was large, had a desk, tv, fridge, air con, wardrobe with hangars, and a few chairs. Also had black out blinds and bed side lamps. The bathroom had towels which were changed daily, soaps and a hair dryer. It was all very clean on arrival and was cleaned and made up daily.
Location is great. Right on the Opera plaza (with a metro station) and just behind the palace. Gran Via is a few minutes walks, and everything else is within walking distance. There are great eateries in all directions including traditional and modern in a variety of cuisines. Transport links are all around, however we didn't use them apart from going to and from the airport.
Can't comment much on staff but check in was quick and simple and email communications beforehand were easy. We booked direct with the hotel and got an awesome deal - 256 euros for 4 nights (just over £50 a night). They speak good English. There was always someone at the reception desk.
Can't really fault the place, I had a great time and would come back!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Great Hotel..... Great Location - Very friendly and helpful staff. Overlooks Oriente Plaza and the Opera Metro station. A very short walk to the Royal Palace, gardens and Cathedral. Close to good shopping streets (in fact walk outside the door and you are on one) and easy walking to a lot of Madrid's tourist highlights. Rooms were lovely with small balconette overlooking plaza (which had a little market), although it was quiet when the windows were shut. Great vibe! Nice little cafe next door, laundrette close by. Better than some of the '5 star' accommodation we were allocated during the previous tour. Highly Recommended!!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip:This is a small hotel so book early. Open your shutters during the day and enjoy the ambience...
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The hotel was a little tricky to find, but the location cannot be beat! The hotel staff was pleasant and helpful. We were on the 3rd floor with a small balcony overlooking the plaza. There was a little bit of street noise, but I've started to travel with a very compact white noise speaker and that perfectly compensated for any disruptions that may have happened overnight. I would definitely stay here again
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Fantastic value hotel in the heart of Madrid. The location is second to none. The Opera metro stop is right in front of the hotel though every attraction (except for the Real Madrid Stadium) is only a short walk from the hotel's doorstep. The Opera is opposite the hotel and the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral are beside each other and are directly behind the hotel while Gran Via, Puerto del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Espana etc are just to the other side. The hotel room was a good size and very clean, with TV, fridge, ironing facilities, hair dryer etc. We had a twin room with a view onto the square and an ensuite bathroom. Excellent room, though because you are facing onto a main square it can get a little noisy and Madrid is a city that never sleeps! It didn't bother us and the view is great. The hotel by its name is a hostal but in reality it is more like a boutique hotel. It has been modernised just enough but still retains a traditional Spanish flair. There are stairs and a lift as well if you've heavy bags, as well as free wifi, computers and tea and coffee machines in a dining room type area. Rooms were serviced every day. For the price and the location this hotel is fantastic. There is a McDonalds and McCafe beside the hotel as well as a little cafe directly beside it which does sandwiches, baguettes, paninis etc at cheap prices. The whole area is surrounded by cafes, restaurants as well. If you are coming from the airport, take the pink line 8 until nuevos ministerios, then the dark blue line 10 until principe pio, then the R line to the Opera, and the hotel is right in front of the metro stop. To get to the Palace and the Cathedral, turn left at the entrance of the hotel and walk straight past the Opera. To reach Puerto del Sol turn right and follow the road straight - you can branch off to Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Espana this way too - or you can walk from the hotel entrance across the square, past the metro, and take the winding road to the right at the Real Cinema and this will also lead to Gran Via.
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Date of stay: September 2015
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Room Tip:Rooms with a view looking over the square are great though if you are a light sleeper, it can get...
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This hotel is located on the 2nd floor of a residential building in the very center of Madrid. Location is excellent! Our room was facing back - no view, but the room itself had been newly renovated, clean and very quiet. Service was nice and helpful. Everything was fine during our 4 nights stay, but I'd like to share two details that I found unnecessary and/or unpleasant. The first is an EXCESSIVE use of air fresheners. The whole hotel smells (!) like a chemical factory. Our room was SATURATED with this annoying scent: curtains, bed cover, bathroom walls, inside closet, everything! We kept the window open all the time and, per our request, the cleaning person didn't use it in this room any more, but still the smell was way too intense. The second piece of information is that each time you want to lock the safe in your room, it will cost you one euro. I found it annoying, because we were not informed that this is how the safe in our room operates.
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Date of stay: March 2012
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After a week of research I decided to book Hostal Oriente for a three day trip to the Spanish capital. What really cemented my choice was the number of positive reviews which it accrued on Trip Advisor. The hotel is centrally located opposite Plaza de Isabel II and the Ópera metro station. Getting to the hotel was quite simple from Madrid Barajas Airport. I simply took Line 8 from Terminal 4 to Nuevos Ministerios, then I took Line 10 (direction Puerta del Sur) to Alonso Martínez, then I took Line 5 (direction Casa de Campo) to Ópera. As soon as you alight from the station, the hotel is right there and can’t be missed. Look for the red/maroon sign saying HOSTAL ORIENTE, as is shown in one of the attached photos.
Check-in was quick and efficient. I only met one employee who was fluent in English, but this was no problem at all for me. Each employee I interacted with was nothing less than friendly and professional. The room overlooked the Plaza and was fully equipped with air conditioning, flat screen television, safe, wardrobe etc. The room was very well appointed and very well decorated as well. I stayed in room 101, which was right next to reception on the first floor. I had read some comments regarding noise in the rooms but I didn’t encounter this at all. Once your door to the balcony is closed, you can’t hear anything inside the room. Additionally, the room was cleaned daily. I should also note, the room was quite big in my opinion as you shall see in the attached photos.
The hotel doesn’t serve breakfast or any meals for that matter but this was no problem either as I was fully aware of this when I booked. Scores of restaurants and cafes are minutes away from the hotel and most were very affordable. A McDonalds is right next door and a Burger King is adjacent to the Plaza. The hotel does however have a coffee machine and a drinks machine on the 2nd floor which can be used by all guests. There was also free Wi-Fi connectivity available for guests but you have to get the password from reception. Moreover, a computer is available on the 2nd floor for use by guests.
There are several attractions less than ten minutes’ walk away from the hotel such as Puerta del Sol, Palacio Real de Madrid and the Almudena Cathedral. If you’re interested in taking the hop on hop off bus tour, the nearest stop is outside the Palace which was stop number 12.
If you’re looking for affordable, clean and comfortable accommodation in Madrid, which won’t break the bank, definitely consider Hostal Oriente. For €58 a night I was quite happy and I shall definitely stay there again should I return to Madrid.
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Date of stay: August 2011
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Book as early as possible. I booked 4 months in advance and paid just €58 a night.
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I had two days to spend in Madrid and chose Hostal Oriente after reading the reviews here. The place is very nice. Room was very clean, with ensuit bathroom that was also very nice. The room is very small (I had a single room) with a single bed (i.e. a youth bed for only one person). It was enough for me. Shower was also tiny. I asked for a room that does not face the street so it was quite but without any view. The walls are very thin so if someone was talking in the lobby I could here that (but not that loud). At the first morning there were constructions in the building so it was noisy, but at the second one it was quite (it was Saturday). The location of the hostal is great, just near the Opera square and metro station. Very close to the Oriente Palace.
I will definitely consider staying there again once I come back to Madrid. The staff was lovely, even though most of them do not speak English.
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Date of stay: July 2011
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Ask for a room that does not face the main street.
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I had a confirmed booking through bookings.com, but when I arrived they had no room. They took me round the corner to the Hostal las Fuentes, which was fine, but I still think this an unacceptable practice.
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Date of stay: January 2010Trip type: Travelled solo
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Hostal Oriente is close to the Opera Metro Station on the pedestrian zone and very close to the Royal Palace. This was good news and bad news. The good news it was very central to many attractions including the Prado (a bit of a walk). The bad news: if you are a light sleeper (my wife) the Hostal, being on the pedestrian zone, was a bit noisy for her even with the double paned windows closed and air conditioning going. But, if you are a deeper sleeper (me) I didn't notice the noise. Take earplugs and you should be fine. The room was simple but clean and comfortable.
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Date of stay: June 2011
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The hotel is situated in one of the main cobbled lane connecting 2 well known squares : Plaza de Espana/Opera and Sol . Sol being one of the largest junction for metro connectivity . We took Uber from Airport and paid 35 Euro. You can take a metro (10 Euro) , you need to change line in Sol , and from metro station its barely 2 mins walk . There is an option of Airport Bus but you may need to walk a bit more . Both the squares are alive till late night . The road is flanked by restaurants on both sides. Room was clean , tidy , cosy . A bit small but it was good value for the price paid . Checkin was a breeze . The hotel staffs were warm and welcoming . There was a cupboard with hangers , a table and a chair . Shower was a bathtub cum shower with good water pressure . The furniture and the interiors and lights looked quite new and refreshing . There was no breakfast but we had plenty of options on the road . We had breakfast a joint on the lane called Tapa Tapa . Paid 24 Euro for 3 of us for Bread + 2 Fried egg + Bacon + Coffee . For Dinner we chose this place, we spent 50 Euro for 3 and lots of Tapas and 6 glasses of Beer and Sangria . Royal Palace was walking distance , it better to buy online ticket for 10 Euro ( 6 Euro for audio guide) . The museum of Prado ( 15 Euro + 6 Euro audio guide) is walking distance from Royal place but and Uber will save you the energy , will cost 5 to 10 Euro . Plaza Mayor is also 7 mins walking , but its dimly lit place . There is a famous Churos Shop , 2 mins walking from the Hotel called San Gines . You can have 2 Churos and Hot chocolate at 4-6 Euro . Its open till late . There is a small super store on the 1st right alley which is open till 2 am and sells water for 1 euro a ltr.
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Date of stay: August 2018
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Buenos Aires, Argentina104 contributions49 helpful votes
Yes, there are hairdryers in the bathrooms that you can move to use there or in the room, practical when one is using the bathroom you can dry your hair in the dresser in the room ;)
There are more places to choose from in the Madrid area.
PRICE RANGE
C$119 - C$209 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
oriente hostal madrid, oriente hostal hotel madrid
LOCATION
SpainCommunity of MadridMadridPalacio / Ópera / Centro / Austrias
NUMBER OF ROOMS
38
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