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Only You Boutique Hotel, Madrid

Calle del Barquillo, 21, 28004 Madrid, Spain (show on map)

Only YOU Boutique Hotel Madrid is a stunning transformation of a 19th-century palace that once belonged to the Marquesa of Alhama. Located on Calle Barquillo in the heart of the fashionable Chueca district, the property masterfully balances its historic colonial architecture—think high archways and original *azulejo* tiles—with a bold, contemporary redesign.

Acclaimed interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán is the creative mind behind the hotel’s eclectic look. He has filled the space with vibrant blue and yellow hues, mismatched vintage suitcases, and quirky artistic details that make the lobby feel like a grand, stylish home. A standout feature is the El Padrino cocktail bar, which occupies the space of a former 1915 bookstore; you can still spot the original façade outside.

Gastronomy is a major focus here, with the YOUnique Arts Club serving creative Spanish fusion and a standout à la carte breakfast available 24 hours a day. The hotel also features a serene Thai Room wellness area, offering a quiet escape from the city’s energetic pace.

The location is a dream for explorers, sitting just a short stroll from the famous “Golden Triangle of Art,” which includes the world-renowned Prado Museum. You are also within walking distance of the lush El Retiro Park and the bustling Gran Vía, often called the “Spanish Broadway” for its endless theatres and shops.

Whether you are wandering the vibrant streets of Chueca or visiting iconic nearby landmarks like the Royal Palace, this hotel serves as a perfectly situated, artistic base for any Madrid adventure.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“Since opening in the fall of 2013, the Only You Hotel has quickly made a name for itself among design-conscious travelers and locals who frequent the lively bar. Besides the bar and restaurant there is a gorgeous sun-lit lobby atrium downstairs and 70 rooms upstairs with plush midnight blue velvet wall coverings and crisp white lacquered furnishings.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Madrid.

Fodors review:

“The Ibizan owners of this hotel bring that island’s mix of glamor, energy, and cutting-edge music and design to one of Madrid’s most happening neighborhoods. The Mediterranean blue palette, interspersed with dashes of colonial style, shows up all over the hotel.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Los Angeles.

Telegraph review:

“Get over the slightly incongruous name of this beautiful boutique hotel and you’ll find effortless interior design, stylish bedrooms and a great location in the thumping barrio of Chueca.”

Guest rating

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 4th in Madrid


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What guests liked


Value for Money

92.6 %

Ranked 4th in Madrid


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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Georg

15 May 2026

Feel good place; great vibes

Súper original diseño. Just fun to be there.

4.0
Anat

10 May 2026

Very good

I really liked the large and comfortable bed, the excellent location, and the smart room layout. The closets and storage space were very convenient, and the room facilities were well designed and comfortable for a longer stay.

The The sink did not seem well matched with the faucet, which made it difficult and awkward to use. It was not very practical. Also, during showers, the water temperature kept changing suddenly from very cold to extremely hot, which was uncomfortable.

4.0
Alex

9 May 2026

Very good

Location

Small room

5.0
Denise

8 May 2026

Wonderful boutique. Very close to most of the action and most attractions. The staff was exceptionally attentive. No n

It is interesting- - in a good and lovely way.

I can’t think of anything.

4.5
Mordechai

7 May 2026

The service level and service mindset were excellent. The breakfast was rich and varied, and the room was superb. I defi

We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. We booked a wonderful suite, the breakfasts were excellent, and both the staff and the level of service were outstanding. The only minor issue was the lack of towel racks and a way to dry towels. We will definitely return to this hotel on our next visit to Madrid

5.0
Zena

6 May 2026

Exceptional

We loved our stay here - gorgeous decor, excellent location, very clean, very comfortable, great breakfast with healthy options

4.5
Guido

3 May 2026

Beautiful unique boutique hotel in Chueca

Beautiful boutique hotel in Chueca with unique touches, great contemporary decorations, SUPER clean, friendly helpful staff, bar and cafe wonderful way to start and end your day roaming through Madrid, everything in walking distance in a hip neighborhood.

Pretty complex ground floor paths (map would help) and with many side areas to sit, unfortunately every day one or the other area was blocked off and the path to get in/out of the hotel has been switched around to accommodate private events. These events ended at around 10pm but pretty loud in your room until then. The wonderful atriums are filling interior rooms/spaces with light but also echo the sounds from below.

5.0
Stav

2 May 2026

Great luxury hotel

Great hotel in best location in Madrid Great room Greeat brakefest

None

5.0
Jean-baptiste

26 April 2026

I recommend it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Location, bedding, quietness

A small annoying misunderstanding regarding the upgrade, but it was eventually resolved with the manager.

5.0
Sophie

26 April 2026

Loved this hotel, great staff, beautiful room & perfect location for our first visit to Madrid

Lovely breakfast & excellent location

5.0
Angeli

26 April 2026

Super great staff, excellent rooms and location

Excellent service!

5.0
Ronald

25 April 2026

Nice hotel would stay again

Very nice , clean helpful

Window doesn’t open much

5.0
Katsiaryna

23 April 2026

True Style

so stylish, elegant, beauty in every corner!

5.0
Chris

20 April 2026

Lovely hotel with great staff

Lovely building, several spaces where you can sit and relax, nice dining area, comfortable bedroom, very nice staff

Some rooms look onto inner courtyard areas

5.0
Anila

19 April 2026

Wonderful centrally located hotel

Excellent location

4.0
Dharshan

18 April 2026

Madrid accommodation in a great location

The location, staff and the facilities.

The rooms are very dark. We were offered an upgrade where the windows opened to the outside for €60 per night extra. After paying just over €350 per night, I thought that was a bit steep. As such, I declined the offer.

5.0
Candice

17 April 2026

Exceptional

Superb location, professional and friendly staff, room is quite spacious for a downtown hotel!

4.0
Genevieve

16 April 2026

Cute hotel. Top location. Kind staff

Very kind staff. Particularly the bell / door staff. Excellent location. Useful items in room like steamer and hair straightener.

Many rooms face into a void - and staff putting out the recycling in that void at 7 am makes for a noisy wake up. Terrible synthetic pillows.

5.0
Sue

15 April 2026

Wish I could have stayed longer

Great location, very stylish and so welcoming. Lots of different areas to sit, eat and drink in.

Loved everything!

4.0
Zuzana

8 April 2026

Very good

The hotel as such is really beautiful and unique, very nice location, friendly stuff basically it completely corresponds to all that you see and read on booking.com

To my biggest disappointment we had a bad experience during our stay even though I was so much looking forward to it 😕. We had connected rooms on the first floor as we stayed with our children. In all honesty our children didn’t notice any issue and that was because their room was at the courtyard side. Our room on the other hand - a superior room nr 115 - was at the street side and I assume just above a personnel/delivery entrance. Me and my husband did not sleep as good as the entire 4 nights as there was constant noise from slamming doors moving /rolling stuff around particularly at 3 and 5 and 6 am every single night/morning. I got a discount of 50€ offered which is kind but if you look at the price we paid it’s really nothing (especially that I even paid a surcharge for the superior room) and it totally doesn’t compensate for getting back from our vacation as a complete wrack 😕

5.0
Catherine

7 April 2026

Super Hotel for a city break in Madrid

Stylish and chic hotel with really lovely staff in a fabulous neighbourhood.

5.0
Jaspreet

2 April 2026

Great location, immaculate vibe in the hotel, safe for solo travel and extremely friendly staff

The breakfast was lovely, lots of variety and I wanted my eggs cooked in a specific way and they were happy to accommodate which was great. Perfect location, I walked to all central sites and did not need to take transport. The room was spacious, clean with excellent amenities. The staff were friendly and helped me, I was on a long tour one day and took the packed lunch which was delicious.

Everything was great nothing negative to report.

4.5
Wisam

2 April 2026

will come back hopefully

great, even though we just slept for one night. looks modern and sophisticated. great location and nice breakfast.

was great

4.0
Molly

1 April 2026

Beautiful hotel with everything that you need and more.

Beautiful interiors, had everything you needed in the room. Rooms were spacious and comfortable and staff were really helpful. Maid service was great.

Breakfast could have been a bit better.

5.0
Caterina

1 April 2026

A Stylish Gem in the Heart of Chueca

A standout stay in the heart of the city. The design is stylish yet welcoming, blending modern comfort with boutique charm. The rooms are beautifully appointed, quiet, and thoughtfully detailed. Service is exceptional—friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. Its location in vibrant Chueca makes it perfect for exploring Madrid’s culture, dining, and nightlife. A truly memorable and highly recommended experience.

4.5
Julia

30 March 2026

Fabulous

Location was great, lots of cool shops and restaurants around. Service was excellent.

5.0
Alison

27 March 2026

Amazing hotel in a great location. Perfect base to explore the city. Would stay again

Good, location and decor. Staff so helpful and friendly

Nothing

5.0
Katija

26 March 2026

Stay here. Great location, near everything but very quiet

A little expensive but worth every penny

4.0
Michael

24 March 2026

Beautiful Hotel. Be careful of upgrade charges.

The room was spacious. We loved the neighborhood. There were numerous restaurants, shops, and sights close by.

I was offered two rooms for an upgrade when I checked in. I chose the more expensive one and was told it was no longer available. I went with the lower priced upgraded room, however, I was charged for the more expensive room when I checked out.

5.0
Doha

23 March 2026

Exceptional

Design, location and exceptional staff

Limited closet space

4.5
Xiangdong

22 March 2026

Fabulous

Centrally located, walking distance to many attractions and Gran Via.

Interior is great. But our room has no view whatsoever. The window opens to ugly building walls. There is unpleasant smell if opening the window.

5.0
Shena

21 March 2026

Chic boutique hotel with excellent service!

Great location in trendy neighborhood, walkable to everything. Rooms were comfortable and service was exceptional across the board….super accommodating and helpful, and they gave great recommendations for local places to eat as well. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!

Nothing…everything was perfect!

4.5
Francesco

19 March 2026

Fabulous

very pretty hotel with a wonderful breakfast! the gym is also nice and the staff very available

nothing really

4.5
Catherine

17 March 2026

Fun hotel in an excellent location

Location, unique, great room

Bar staff were not very friendly or attentive

5.0
Dr

17 March 2026

Spent there beautiful time felt safe and anything I needed they where so helpful specially I had my stay during Ramadan

Location Clean Extraordinary staff so helpful

5.0
Helen

17 March 2026

We had a lovely stay, it was everything we could have wanted.

Such a stylish, fun and professionally run hotel ! Amazing location too.

4.0
Daniel

8 March 2026

A little expensive, but a good location with nice staff and classy rooms.

The breakfast was nice, and had a great range of buffet and hot food. Every area of the hotel has a fun, but classy theme.

The room was an internal room with a window opening into a closed courtyard and was a little airless. I was with 2 clients and ordered drinks from the barman for my client, the barman then proceeded to serve 2 other people who arrived after us, and left our order until 3rd as we were not spanish. We didnt go to the hotel bar again after that.

5.0
Gabriella

6 March 2026

Amazing atmosphere

Amazing property. So beautiful and the staff was amazing. So kind and professional. Its an amazing place to stay. Location excellent. The restaurants and facilities in the hotel were great. All day long you have somewhere to sit comfortably and have a snack.

Nothing. It was excellent

4.5
Alper

6 March 2026

Great for couples

Perfect location clean and comfortable . frirndly staff. Excellent breakfast 👏

4.0
Tessa

1 March 2026

Very comfortable and the staff couldn't have been more efficient or helpful

Comfortable and clean room in a great location for historic buildings, galleries, shops and restaurants

4.0
Eric

27 February 2026

À recommander.

Localization, decoration, serviabilite du personnel.

4.0
Hollie

26 February 2026

Very good

5.0
Juliette

25 February 2026

A wonderful, luxurious stay and would definitely recommend.

The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast we have ever had. The room was very comfortable and we really enjoyed the slightly quirky nature of the hotel.

There was a bit of noise in our room one night as the staff were moving furniture around after a wedding.

5.0
Jose

23 February 2026

Very goood

We loved the hotel design

The bathroom should have a blackout curtain so the day light doesn’t get in the room early in the morning.

5.0
Claudia

23 February 2026

Amazing stay at Only You

What a pleasure going back to Only You! We had a great time. The staff is really friendly and helpful, the hotel is so beautifully decorated and breakfast is something really wow! We stayed at the Blue Suite, super spacious and with its own patio,lovely. Located in the centre of Madrid, I don’t think this hotel I any less than perfect.

4.5
Karen

22 February 2026

Lovely hotel in good position

The staff are so friendly and helpful

5.0
Jennyfer

22 February 2026

Delicious

The location

I love it

5.0
Barbara

22 February 2026

Highly recommend this hotel.

Lovely decor; in a great part of Madrid. Super hotel staff.

Bar service was slow.

4.0
Mary

19 February 2026

Very good

The staff is wonderful and very attentive. Our room was the garden suite and it was large, spacious and very comfortable. The location is walking distance to great sites and restaurants.

This was our second time at this hotel. We love the location, ambiance, and staff. We were a bit disappointed that they changed the bar/resturant into just a restaurant or event room. It used to be a wonderful place to get a drink and sit at the very appealing circular bar. Now, to have a drink at this hotel, you need to go to a smaller bar, that is not as relaxing. However, lots of great/delicous restaurants in very close walking distance.

5.0
Michel

18 February 2026

Exceptional

Everything was perfect

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Nightclub/DJ
  • - Temporary art galleries
  • - Live music/performance
  • - Live sport events (broadcast)

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Miscellaneous

  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
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