This should have been a review of the Hostal Macarena in Madrid, unfortunately when we arrived they denied having received my fax with the CC details, and the hostal was full. However the very nice owner had room in the Hostal Sil, also owned by him, and drove us there personally. The price was the same but it was about... More

We stayed for a second year at this hotel and found the experiencewas as good as ever. The location is great in a very trendy area and close to all the sites. I am happy to report that we did not see many tourists in this area. At night it can be noisy. People love to party so you may... More

The good: Very nice rooms, recently renovated, clean, and friendly staff. The bad: Because it is located in Madrid's centre the noise at night is unbearable. Overall it is a good hostal at a reasonable price, but you’d better take earplugs and lots of patience in your luggage. More

The Good: the hotel is located in the city center. Within walking distance of the Prado, Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, Gran Via. Nearby Taxi stand, metro station, laundry, and grocery store. The desk clerks are pleasant and helpful, the rooms are clean and have A/C. The Bad: this is in downtown Madrid, its crowded, noisey, grafiti strewn, with some local... More