Hostal Veracruz

Amazing location, right next to Sol metro station/Plaza del Sol. Can be noisy in the morning (shops opening/setting up) and at night (hum from hundreds of conversations and sometimes loud drunks passing through) but that's the trade off of staying in an area like that and I still slept well. The room was cute, clean, and the whole hostal appeared to have been recently redone in the last few years, albeit on a budget. I stayed 4 nights in a double room with 1 bed by myself and it was perfect. Would be cramped for 2 people I think, there isn't much floor space. Building was secure and there was almost always someone at the front desk. I needed random things like a cork screw and scissors, both of which they had which was practical. I'd recommend it for a shorter trip where you don't want to waste time getting to places and don't need a lot of space. I took a bus from the airport to Cibeles then the metro to Sol and it was very easy to navigate and find. I stayed in March and it wasn't cold in the room and the heater did kick on at night. There was an air conditioner for those staying in the summer. There is scaffolding all around the building so I wasn't really able to use the balcony but again since it was March I had the doors closed anyway.

Excellent location, right in the centre. Nice Clean room. Not the biggest but we were always out so didn’t Matter

Hostal Veracruz is clean and safe. Single rooms are small, cozy and functional, with private bathrooms and air conditioner. The rooms combine modern furnishings and fixtures with the traditional architecture of the building. The hostal is centrally located in the Puerta del Sol area; a great location, especially for solo travelers, with countless restaurants, bars and cafes and shops nearby, and within walking distance from major attractions such as the Prado Museum, El Retiro park, and the Royal Palace.