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Fast facts

Check in from:		14:00
Check out before:		11:00
Pets		Pets not allowed
Children		Children are not allowed at this hotel

Amenities

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Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Lift
Fax
Photocopier

More about Hostal Barrera

Hostal Barrera

Located just 400 metres from Atocha Metro Station in Madrid, Hostal Barrera features air conditioning and free WiFi. This guest house offers rooms with views of the city. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

Reviews from
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Solo traveller

Comment: 1 May 2026

Stayed in: Apr 2026

Safe, clean, comfy for solo travel

I spent a night at the Hostel Barrera, and it was clean, comfortable, and safe for a solo female traveler. It’s centrally located, particularly close to Museo Reina Sophia. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. The only complaint is that the walls are thin, so if you’re sensitive to noise, be prepared. They provide earplugs, and I played white noise on my phone.
Couple

Comment: 17 Oct 2025

Stayed in: Oct 2025

Good stay

Very good stay. It's a hostel with Hotel Service. They treated us great. No noise. In the center of Madrid.close to museums.
Couple

Comment: 7 Apr 2025

Stayed in: Apr 2025

Very good choice

Perfectly located hostel on Calle Atocha and close to the train station.Perfect to visit the city as it is 4 steps from Plaza Real and Sol Room spacious and very clean. Nice and very correct service. Highly recommended. We'll be back.
Family traveller

Comment: 24 Mar 2025

Stayed in: Mar 2025

Visited with family

Clean, Tidy, Quiet, perfect pillows, great mattress, full amenities, basic and no-frills but functional services. Original access via mobile both from the street and for the interior, with the security of the safety card. Reception smiling and helpful. There's nothing more to ask for
Solo traveller

Comment: 13 Nov 2024

Stayed in: Nov 2024

a small hotel service rather than a standard hostel experience

They provide reasonable accommodation at a fair rate. For most main attractions, the hostel is in an unbeatable location for those who enjoy walking and is also just a few steps from public buses and the Antón Martín metro stop for lazy days. You can reach the express airport shuttle at Atocha train station in 10-15 minutes on foot, too. All three staff members I met at the hostel were smiling and helpful, much like many people I encountered in the beautiful city of Madrid. My single room was clean, neither small nor large, and looked exactly like the photos—no surprises there. This is not a party hostel. Indeed, their service is like that of a small hotel. They are part of an entire apartment building, which you enter with a card they provide or through their mobile app after check-in. No strangers can enter the premises, which is an admirable safety precaution, especially considering they do not have a receptionist during the night. Additionally, from my experience, this busy vicinity felt safe both day and night. The hostel has around 10 rooms or so in a compact design. You might hear customers coming and going from time to time due to this compact layout. They also had the heating on, which was appreciated. Some establishments might have turned it off due to the perfect weather in early November, but they chose to avoid even the slightest late-night chill, which made me happy. There is no breakfast offered at the property. For breakfast, I picked Pastelería América, just 250 metres up the road across the street. Moreover, there are all-day eatery options, the Antón Martín market and some chain supermarkets within a couple of minutes' walk. For a drink or some tapas on a night out, you'll find plenty of bars and taverns located within a mile or less.

Excellent location

4.7

Calle de Atocha 96, 2º, Lavapiés, Madrid, 28012, Spain|0.77 km from city centre

Check in and check out

Check in from:

14:00

Check out before:

11:00

Good to know

Children

Children are not allowed at this hotel

Extra beds

Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.

Cot

Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Important information from the hotel
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform Hostal Barrera in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. All bookings will be pre-authorised as a guarantee. Payment is due on arrival. The name on the credit card holder used for the booking must match that of the guest. Depending on the conditions of the reservation (such as the cardholder being different from the guest, companies booking on behalf of employees, etc.), a secure payment link will be sent. Guests must show a valid ID card or passport with photograph. Guests under 18 years of age may only check-in when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All special requests are subject to availability. Dear guest please note that check-in from 16:30 until 21:00 will be auto check-in. Please inform the property in advance of your expected arrival time. Please use the special requests box when booking or contact the property directly using the contact details found on the confirmation. This property is not suitable for stag or hen parties and similar parties. Quiet hours are from 21:00 to 10:00. Depending on the conditions of the reservation (such as the cardholder being different from the guest, company bookings on behalf of employees, etc), a secure payment link will be sent. App for the accesses and pre-check-in requested . Arrivals outside check-in time must be approved by manager. Please note that guests are required to climb two sets of 5 steps to reach the elevator. “Please note that there are two flights of 5 steps before reaching the elevator
Important information about the city
Please note that under Royal Decree 933/2021, effective February 1, 2025, hotels in Spain may request certain personal information at check-in, including but not limited to identification, address, email, and phone number for guests 14 and older, as well as proof of relationship with minors under 14.
Accepted payment methods
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Hostal Barrera: FAQs

Hostal Barrera is 0.8 km away from Madrid city centre.
Hostal Barrera is in Madrid, Spain and is 0.8 km away from Madrid city centre.
At Hostal Barrera you can check in from 14:00, and you'll need to check out before 11:00.
No, there isn't any parking available at Hostal Barrera. If you're looking for a hotel with space to park, simply filter by properties which have 'Parking' under 'Amenities' in the search results.
We don’t have any information about restaurants at Hostal Barrera, please check with them when booking.