Expert reviews
“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.”
What guests liked
- Spacious rooms
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
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
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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.
24 October 2025
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, have some great info when we arrived
Great location
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.
23 October 2025
A dream
Location, decor, atmosphere everything
The uneven floor. Steps when leaving the apartment areas. I even fell down
22 October 2025
Exceptional
Fabulous location, staff and ambience
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
11 October 2025
Wonderful stay
The location is close to everywhere. The staff is very helpful, a special thanks to Alina. Rooms are clean.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7 October 2025
Very good
Friendly and very helpful staff. Really good support.
The wooden floor were quite sqeekie. During night could be heard .
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.
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
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
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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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.
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
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
4 October 2025
The staff were so helpful and pleasant, would stay there again when in Madrid
Property was very clean and spacious
Nothing
3 October 2025
Very good
Location and staff were excellent
Creaky floors made it hard to sleep
1 October 2025
Alina at the reception is an asset for this property, very helpful, polite and knowledgeable
Excellent Location
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.
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.
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.
28 September 2025
Exceptional
Everything!
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.
25 September 2025
Great location, great experience
Really clean, great location, friendly & helpful staff
The bed was a little too firm
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.
25 September 2025
It was great !!!
It was great :) Very cleans and a great location.
Nothing
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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1 November 2025
A great central base for sightseeing in Madrid