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Hostal Central Palace, Madrid

Plaza de Oriente, 2, 28013 Madrid, Spain (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“Now here’s something special. The views alone would be reason enough to come to this hotel and definitely worth paying extra for – rooms with balconies look out over the Palacio Real and Plaza de Oriente.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Hostal Central Palace, Madrid. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 2nd in Madrid

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What guests liked

All you need to know

This fine establishment is located on 2 Plaza de Oriente in the Madrid City Centre offering comfortable and satisfying room options for guests in the city.

Hostal Central Palace overlooks the Royal Palace giving guests a view of one of the most beautiful and interesting buildings in the city while the famous Sabatini Gardens is also located near the hotel creating the ideal tranquil oasis for guests.

Guests can make use of the quality services and facilities available in the hotel while the friendly staff in the hotel will ensure they immediately feel at home the moment guests step into the hotel premises.

The hotel holds the distinction of being the only hospitality center in the Plaza de Oriente Square, making it a favorite of tourists as well as travelers with business in the Royal Palace which is directly opposite the hotel.

The hotel offers lush room options such as Interior Single Room, Interior Double Room, Deluxe Double Room, Interior Deluxe Double Room and Interior Twin Room. All the hotel rooms are spacious and feature stylish classic décor and wooden floors, which gives the rooms the touch of elegance.

The hotel offers standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom which features thoughtful additions such as a hairdryer, bathroom slippers, and bathrobes.

Staff reception is available to help with any tips on living in the city. Also, the staff reception is very friendly.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Fiona

1 November 2025

A great central base for sightseeing in Madrid

The room was just as described. It was clean and comfortable and the hotel was well located. The staff were friendly and helpful.

The mattress was a little firm but I got used to it after one night.

5.0
Rachel

31 October 2025

Absolutely beautiful and comfortable place in a perfect location for seeing Madrid!

This place was beautiful! The location could not have been better as plenty of food shopping and sightseeing were just quick walks in any direction. The building is beautiful! I was in an internal room but there was plenty of light AND it was on the top floor and absolutely huge! Really really loved it here

Unfortunately my AC was not working so I spent my first night trying to deal with all of that. The desk staff here are fantastic! The next day I told Alina and she was very surprised, said I had the most reliable AC! She wasted no time in contacting someone and providing me a fan. Now THAT is customer service!

4.5
Sidney

31 October 2025

Comfortable stay

Great location. Size of room was nice. We had one with a balcony overlooking the square.

Rooms could use some updates. Hair dryers are terrible. It would be nice to have 2 luggage racks in the room.

4.5
Leo

31 October 2025

Comfort and elegance in a prime location

Location, view from the balcony to Plaza de Oriente and the Royal Palace. Minutes walk to Madrid old city center

Do not think about anything

5.0
Rohini

30 October 2025

Thanks to Hostsl Central Palace my holiday in Madrid was a success

Most centrally located Spacious rooms Spotlessly clean Most warm, friendly, helpful and caring staff Good breakfast arrangements Rooms with beautiful views

Nothing…. Loved everything

4.5
Aikaterini

30 October 2025

Fabulous

Loved our room and especially the location. Well organised and clean and in the centre of Madrid. We enjoyed our walks close to the property, you could reach any store near it.

4.5
Greg

29 October 2025

Excellent Location, Great Staff!

Excellent location near the Central Palace and the opera house. Clean, spacious room and great staff! I was offered a map of the area and asked if I had any questions when I arrived. As with a lot of these old buildings in the city center, the bathroom was on the small side. No complaints, but just a heads up for future travellers!

No complaints...excellent experience.

4.5
Terri

27 October 2025

We enjoyed our one night stay.

The view from our room was incredible and the location was perfect. The woman that was at reception during our stay was extremely kind and helpful.

4.5
Richard

27 October 2025

Great except for the bed and the lack of attention by our waitress for breakfast on our last day.

The staff and location were excellent.

The beds are much to hard and uncomfortable.

5.0
Melinda

26 October 2025

Perfect as usual.

The location is always the main bonus, then there is the absolutely best staff, the beautiful rooms and cleanliness. Anything I need, the staff is always helpful from holding my luggage to calling taxis. It is my favorite place to stay in Madrid.

I love everything!

5.0
Debra

26 October 2025

Perfect location, clean and comfortable room, wonderful staff

Great location, and we had a breathtaking view of the Palace. The breakfast downstairs is lovely and very worth the discounted price. The hotel desk attendants were all very kind and helpful, and treated us like family. Highly recommend this accommodation.

4.0
Roy

25 October 2025

Lovedbit would stay again

Location fabulous staff very helpful and complimentary champers was a nice touch

Can hear people walking above you as wooden floors snd square noisy outside some mornings

4.0
Michael

25 October 2025

Great location, very helpful staff

Lovely balcony with a view over the Plaza

Not easy to access the lift with luggage - a few steps and narrow entrance

4.0
William

25 October 2025

The antidote to the plastic hotel: The Hostal Central Palace is old-world charm and modern comfort.

The Central Palace Hotel is a charming old building, right by the Palace and Opera, within easy walking of all major attractions. The views from our balcony were stunning. Staff are friendly and welcoming. It made for a delightful break.

Nothing major. Small maintenance items were quickly resolved.

4.5
Dawn

24 October 2025

Great location, friendly and helpful staff, have some great info when we arrived

Great location

4.5
Maritza

23 October 2025

Excellent and helpful staff. Charming stay.

Beautiful building, great location! And excellent staff!

The room was very spacious but outdated. Need new shades.

4.5
Silvia

23 October 2025

A dream

Location, decor, atmosphere everything

The uneven floor. Steps when leaving the apartment areas. I even fell down

5.0
Wendy

22 October 2025

Exceptional

Fabulous location, staff and ambience

4.5
Stacy

19 October 2025

Some small things, but overall a pleasant stay.

Our room was very spacious and clean. The staff was absolutely amazing, so helpful.

Tiny elevator so had to go up a lot of stairs if there were a lot of people trying to use it. We had a premium suite on the top with castle view but couldn’t really see the castle because windows were small and dirty. Floors creaked a lot so felt bad for room below us when we would get back late or get up early.

5.0
Leslie

17 October 2025

Beautiful room and great location!

Beautiful room and view with a great location across from the Palace! Loved that there was an affordable breakfast downstairs and an elevator to our rooms. Alina at the front desk is so nice, welcoming and helpful!!

Nothing.

4.0
Robyn

15 October 2025

Very good

It was a great location in a very pretty part of Madrid. The main parts of the old city were easily accessible by metro and on foot. There were excellent restaurants all around. I recommend the breakfast vouchers for the associated restaurant downstairs.

The rooms was a bit small but that is be expected given the location.

4.5
Kristina

14 October 2025

A lovely comfy place to stay opposite the Palace near lots of cafes and restaurants

The room was a really spacious size and had a perfect outlook over the gardens towards the palace. It was well located with lots of restaurants and cafes nearby. You could walk everywhere from this hotel and I really liked the fact is was not in a hugely busy area. As a single female traveller I felt safe and really enjoyed my stay at this property.

4.5
Aepriester

13 October 2025

Lovely stay in excellent location.

We had a wonderful view of the Royal Palace. Breakfasts were offered for a reasonable price at the next door cafe. The room was comfortable and roomy.

Everything was nice.

5.0
Jay

12 October 2025

Exceptional

The staff was so helpful! They arranged our taxi to the airport at 4AM! The location is absolutely perfect and our room was huge!

4.5
Cullinan

11 October 2025

I enjoyed it very much.

The staff were welcoming, friendly, and helpful.

One staff member didn't speak English very well - but the other one did!

5.0
Dilek

11 October 2025

Wonderful stay

The location is close to everywhere. The staff is very helpful, a special thanks to Alina. Rooms are clean.

5.0
Cruz

10 October 2025

Exceptional

First of all, the staff (sorry forgot her name) literally came out on the street to guide us to hostal. The view from the room was the greatest I have ever experienced.

No complaints.

5.0
Marybeth

9 October 2025

Great location, spacious room and wonderful reception people.

Location, room and the reception people!! Everything was wonderful…even the information they texted me prior to arrival. If I make it back to Madrid, I will definitely stay there again.

4.0
Paul

8 October 2025

Absolutely marvellous, everything you need for a great stay in Madrid.

Central, traffic free, some original features.

Fridge temperature too low, very noisy from the restaurant next door.

5.0
Isabel

7 October 2025

We loved our room, everything was great! Pictures are from our room balcony.

Amazing location, the view from the room was stunning. The staff is so helpful and friendly. We could check in early which was a life saver after our long flight… we would come back!

There is a good amount of noise outside, so if you are a light sleeper that could be an issue.

4.0
Carol

7 October 2025

Very good

Friendly and very helpful staff. Really good support.

The wooden floor were quite sqeekie. During night could be heard .

5.0
Anthony

7 October 2025

Must stay while you are in Madrid

This room is wow. I did not expect to stay in such an amazing place. We stayed in Mid August and the price of this room was so cheap, I think other times it is a lot more expensive. But wow I loved this place, it was grand and I would find myself staring outside the window and watching everyone go past. The square itself is very nice and makes the whole area very quiet with just the sounds of people. The location is amazing as well, so close to everything in Madrid by walking.

We got woken up one of the days in the morning around 8am because the restaurant downstairs were dragging all their chairs around. Not sure why this particular morning, because the next morning it wasn't an issue.

5.0
Roberto

6 October 2025

Perfect location near everything, very clean and spacious room

Location was perfect! Near all the main sights in Madrid. Very comfortable and spacious room. Everything at walking distance. Metro station 1 block away

5.0
Kyongha

6 October 2025

Excellent location with the view of royal Palace

The location is very good, close to the main attraction with nice restaurants and also quiet late at night for good sleep

5.0
Shannon

6 October 2025

This was our second time to stay here. We will be back!

The location is wonderful, and it’s worth it to pay a little extra to get a room with a view.

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5.0
Mischa

6 October 2025

Exceptional

Excellent location and view - we had the room with the rooftop balcony overlooking the square and palace; parking is easy under the square with an exit next to the hotel entrance.

4.0
Judith

5 October 2025

Well located, charming place in the heart of Madrid

The charm of an old palace decor that is not overly done Location was excellent across the gardens of the Madrid Royal Palace and at waking distance of central Madrid attractions. Receptionist was very helpful and polite

Nothing, ideal for solo travelers

4.0
Leon

5 October 2025

Lovely accommodation near the Palace, Opera House and Opera Metro.

We chose a room without a street view and we were happy with our choice. Big room (apartment size) with living & dining areas as well as a separate bedroom. Nice area to walk around. Close to the Palace and Opera metro. Complimentary wine was a lovely touch. Staff very friendly. Room was quiet.

Nothing

5.0
Nehme

4 October 2025

The staff were so helpful and pleasant, would stay there again when in Madrid

Property was very clean and spacious

Nothing

4.0
Maryann

3 October 2025

Very good

Location and staff were excellent

Creaky floors made it hard to sleep

5.0
Angeliki

1 October 2025

Alina at the reception is an asset for this property, very helpful, polite and knowledgeable

Excellent Location

5.0
Emperatriz

1 October 2025

Would certainly choose Hostal Central Palace for a future visit to Madrid.

The location is ideal. In front of a beautiful park, with an open-air restaurant in front, without traffic coming through. A couple of blocks from the Royal Palace.

Easier access to the first floor to reach the elevator to the reception. Pulling luggage up a few steps is challenging for older guests.

5.0
Livia

29 September 2025

The most beautiful hostal I have ever stayed in...PERIOD!

OMG!!! I cannot say enough about this property! If you have the opportunity to stay here please make the effort. The location is amazing facing the Royal Palace. It is within walking distance of most all of Madrid Old Town sites like Plaza de Sol, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguuel, El Rastro (on Sundays), Gran Via. All within 15 minutes or less walking! Go the extra mile( another 15 minutes walking) and you are in El Retiro park! The rooms in this Hostal are extremely large and beautifully furnished. All the rooms have a luxurious bathroom and at least one TV with free wi-fi and a wonderful guest basket which included champagne, wine, coffee, and tea. Definitely on par with some of the nicest full hotels in Madrid but at the price of a 4 star Hostal.

Maybe better parking in the immediate vecinity but even that wasn't such an issue. Great place and hard to find something bad here.

4.5
David

29 September 2025

Good location and clean well presented spacious rooms at a reasonable price.

Good location, spacious rooms, clean and well presented rooms with additional gifts.

No bedside lights in our room.

5.0
Dory

28 September 2025

Exceptional

Everything!

5.0
Mara

26 September 2025

Charming, welcoming stay in favorite area of Madrid with wonderful staff.

Our favorite location in Madrid. Chill and lovely to walk around. Gorgeous views of the palace from our top floor terrace. Charming traditional decor reflecting the regal area. Coffees and wine welcome was lovely! Wonderful, helpful staff. Good breakfast with couple. Large, lovely bathroom. Good AC.

5.0
Eric

25 September 2025

Great location, great experience

Really clean, great location, friendly & helpful staff

The bed was a little too firm

5.0
Maria

25 September 2025

Great accommodations,very affordable

Great location this was our second trip at this hotel, it’s the best and close to everything.

5.0
Shannan

25 September 2025

It was great !!!

It was great :) Very cleans and a great location.

Nothing

5.0
Michael

25 September 2025

Exceptional

Nice large rooms and very helpful front desk staff. Great location.

Nothing.

Hotel facilities

Services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Tour desk
  • - Concierge service
  • - Daily housekeeping

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Access to health care professionals

Reception services

  • - Invoice provided
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