TOC Hostel, Madrid
Expert reviews
“If you want to stay somewhere comfortable, fun and reasonably priced in the centre of Madrid, this new-style hostel might fit the bill. With double and family rooms as well as dorms, smart contemporary design and a handsome traditional building, the TOC is a refreshingly modern place to stay.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Excellent location
- Free Wifi
- Boutique style
All you need to know
Located in central Madrid, Toc Hostel is a stylish and modern hostel for the guests to enjoy their stay. The hostel is surrounded by many restaurants, street shops, and bars; it is also 250 meters away from the Plaza Mayor square. The location of the hostel is ideal for guests who want to access public transport and explore the city.
Amenities of the hostel
With all the necessary amenities such as 24-hour reception, internet connectivity, bar, etc. the hostel is budget-friendly as well as a comfortable place to stay in. The hostel is one of the best places to stay in central Madrid at an affordable budget. The guests can book the dormitory, shared rooms, and private rooms as per their requirements. The attractive décor of the hostel and rooms are the main attraction of the hostel. Shared and private bathrooms are available for the guests as per their bookings. People who want a comfortable and budget-friendly place to stay in central Madrid often access this hostel and book their beds.
The services of the hostel
According to the reviews of the guests, TOC Hostel is one of the best places to stay in Madrid due to the service they offer at a reasonable price to the visitors. Additionally, the location of the place makes it even more popular among the tourists as it is accessible to all the significant spots.
The hostel in central Madrid is a perfect destination for travelers around the world who wants to explore the city and the architecture in an affordable package. The hostel also provides discounts for the guests at different times of the year.
Hostel deals & lowest price guarantee
We partner with Booking.com and Agoda. Both booking websites offer the lowest price guarantee so you can be certain you will always get the best deal for this hostel. If you have seen a better price elsewhere, all you need to do is contact the booking website and they will refund you the difference immediately. You can price match right up until the day before check-in.
Location
Recent guest reviews
8 December 2025
Close to the centre and very inviting
Very close to the centre of Madrid
Unfortunately there was an unpleasant experience with a guess in my room which the hostel could not control
8 December 2025
Fabulous
The personal was really nice, I could do early check in. The location is perfect!
It would be better if the bunk beds would have curtains and hangers.
6 December 2025
Exceptional
The location is amazing.It is next to sol square and 3 minutes walk to grand via. Metro is just 100 metres away. There is cafe opposite and everythjng you need. The room is clean, the bed was very comfortable and felt safe. Its the ideal place to stay im Madrid.
5 December 2025
A fantastic hostel choice in Sol, Madrid.
Everything was great….the location at the heart of Sol, the staff, the facilities, the room, the cool cafeteria and the shared kitchen. A fantastic choice in Madrid, total class and value.
4 December 2025
Exceptional
Is well located
3 December 2025
Exceptional
The hostel was in the center and there was a variety of restaurants/fast food chains around it apart from stores and souvenir shops. The metro and general transpo are also within walking distance so it's very accessible. For the rooms, the 6-bedroom I stayed in was clean and the bunk bed was comfortable. There's also a bar/kitchen and the breakfast buffet included with the price I paid for was great.
3 December 2025
Nice
Great hostel nice and clean.
Not much happening and not so easy to meet people however as a bit too commercial but great hostel for sleeping
29 November 2025
now I know why girls book girls bedrooms
The Bar, last time I was there the Bar was at the rooftop, now looks so fancy
I booked a mixed bedroom and there was mainly guys, so my bad, you can imagine the bathroom
29 November 2025
Perfect hostel for your time in Madrid.
This hostel is in such a gorgeous building in a very convenient location in Madrid. Staff were very friendly. My room was very spacious for 6 people. Everything was clean. More than enough storage.
Great bathroom but also it didn't give as much privacy that I am used to.
27 November 2025
Exceptional
Top place really well located and really beautiful place!!!
23 November 2025
Exceptional
The bathroom doesn't have a separate room
22 November 2025
Toc Hostel
Excellent Location. Next to el Corte Ingles. 2 min walk to Sol metro station
22 November 2025
Fabulous
The beds were amazingly comfortable. The staff were on point and available 24 hours a day. The location was spectacular. When I lost my room card, they were totally accommodating and friendly. The temperature inside was wonderful. It was, overall an amazing and lovely place to stay and I would recommend it to anybody.
We were in the girls dorm, and sometimes guests would come in at two or 3 AM making as much noise as they would at a normal hour of day, and the bathroom and showers are right next to the bedroom. But maybe that's just dorm living. I don't hold toc hostel responsible for other peoples actions, but that could've been a little quieter. I would like to have seen more public seating in the bar or dining area, in order to have a place to land outside of the bedroom. Everything else was great!
20 November 2025
Exceptional
Clean and safety and breakfast is good Is perfect
19 November 2025
Exceptional
Stuff. The location.
Nothing
18 November 2025
In the overall it was good, location is great and staff are friendly!
Very clean and staff is super friendly
I stayed in other hostels before and here I was missing a little curtain on my bunk bed for a bit more privacy, its not crucial but is very nice to have
16 November 2025
Exceptional
The location was perfect.
the bed was uncomfortable
15 November 2025
Beautiful property, very helpful staff and excellent location. The area is very clean, the breakfast is wide spread and
Location is excellent, right in the city centre.
The washrooms were inside the living room. Could’ve been separate.
10 November 2025
Exceptional
Since 2019 I have been staying at TOC Hostel Madrid with my Viva Football Magazine and Football Pilgrimage tourism project from India groups. The first choice in Madrid!
Nothing much!
9 November 2025
Fabulous
Prime location Comfi beds A great equipped kitchen& beautiful, large and pleasant common area for staying. Helpful&nice Staff
6 November 2025
Very good
The location is excellent, and the overall experience here was very relaxing and pleasant. The shared kitchen provides everything you need.
I hope there can be a few more clothes hangers.The price is really too expensive, €180 per night
3 November 2025
Great place to stay to explore Madrid!
The location is fantastic to explore Madrid. have stayed here several times. Its super clean, very close to Sol Metro, the staff is great, very comfortable beds, overall highly recommended.
2 November 2025
Very good
The atmosphere, the second floor, and the location.
Not group activities or city tours. Small fridge.
1 November 2025
Fabulous
Lack of curtains for privacy
31 October 2025
Exceptional
Clean and quiet. Excellent price!
31 October 2025
Cozy, Calm, Beautiful
Excellent location
The bathroom, you can't take a normal shower without make a mess 😅 a curtain it would be great
29 October 2025
The best European hostel
The hostel, if we consider everything, the wonderful staff members, respectful roommates and central location, has been my best home away from home for the period I spent in Madrid. I can't imagine staying anywhere else on my future visits.
I would have appreciated to find restrooms freshly cleaned when we shower early morning. It would also offer more privacy to have curtains to give more of a capsule feeling. However, since all the roommates were exceptionally considerate this was not an issue.
29 October 2025
Fabulous
The breakfast itself was great. A good selection of cheese, meat with cereals, yoghurt, toast, boiled eggs and a couple of cakes. Staff were lovely and constantly restocked.
There just weren’t enough tables. We went at a popular time but usually had to wait a while which was annoying.
27 October 2025
Very good
first time I'd stayed in a hostal for years, other guests were sensible, I'm possibly too old for this!
26 October 2025
Fabulous
Nice stay, helpful staff
Pictures show towels but they have them for rent. Luckily I always bring one.
26 October 2025
Very good
Amazing location, exceptional value for money.
Air-conditioning in our room didnt work so it was boiling hot at night. The staff said the system was broken and there was nothing they could do about it. Also the bathroom light stayed on the whole time (it had no switch which is a bit odd) so it was bright at night.
24 October 2025
Very good
Location is great, very nice traditional building, comfy beds and no loud noises at night.
Water collects in the middle of the shower and doesn't drain properly after each use.
22 October 2025
Great location, Modern accommodations
Location was great, the building was quite large....a remodeled grand hotel.
Kitchen had no stove and really couldn't be used at all during their breakfast service (8€). Also, inadequate refrigerator space for such a large facility. Bathrooms lacked privacy (and exhaust vents!)
20 October 2025
Overall, an extremely positive, comfortable and convenient experience.
The hostel facilities and vibe was well above what I expected considering the price I paid. The rooms and beds were comfortable with PowerPoints and individual lockers and baskets in the bed area, everything was clean, the breakfast was amazing, and the common areas were spacious. The location was excellent with the mains squares and attractions as well as food options, bars, the metro and train stations all close by. Even considering this, there was barely any noise pollution despite being in a room with windows onto two of the main streets. The room curtains were really good at keeping out light as well (there were no individual curtains unfortunately but the head area of the beds were covered by a wall so still felt private).
The only thing I didn’t like was pretty major; the clouded glass doors on the showers. It doesn’t really make sense for any type of room let alone the mixed dorms. The toilets had solid doors so I don’t see why the showers didn’t. There were no hooks inside the shower cubicles either which makes it really difficult to keep things dry, however, being see-through is slightly fixable by hanging clothes and towels over the door. Apart from that, the cubicles were really clean with good water pressure and everything.
20 October 2025
The best in terms of location.
Very spacious building nice layout and old world decoration. Beds are comfortable with thick blankets and towels provided. Small pizzeria at the ground floor. 2 tapas bars right accross the hotel. Starbucks also right in front. Unbeatable location between Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. Endless people walking in the front of the hotel. Very safe even at night.
Daily breakfast spread could be tiresome after a few days. Toilet and bath outside the room could be a bummer. Make sure you book a room with toilet inside.
15 October 2025
Very good
Well thought out bunks, great sheets, and a very posh lounge area. Close to Plaza Mayor and so many great shops and restaurants
Couldn't turn off the bathroom light, and my room mates were up late repacking suitcases.
12 October 2025
Great location, good rest & always accessible during the night: great stay!
In-room showers Large Lockers (don’t forget a lock)
Not a negative thing but maybe a curtain at each bunk bed for the light/noise?
11 October 2025
Great place helpful staff
All
Nothing
11 October 2025
Fabulous
Showers are in the room and have not transparent glass door without any lock, so it seems strange with the mixed rooms.
11 October 2025
Exceptional
I stayed at a couple of hostels in Madrid during my trip, and came back to Toc as my preference for the last leg. Felt more like a hotel with its decor and layout. Clean and well maintained hostel. Convenient location near Sol station.
9 October 2025
Excellent.
City center.
7 October 2025
Gorgeous common area & very comfortable beds
Location, beds extremely comfy, very clean overall, astonishingly beautiful common area on the 2nd floor.
Nothing
3 October 2025
Exceptional
Location was great. The room was clean and comfy bed
3 October 2025
beautiful architecture - best looking hostel ive ever stayed in
located inside this old beautiful architecture with winding stairs and elevator in the center. i like how there is an ante-room before the beds to compartmentalize the noise
nothing
1 October 2025
Fabulous
I really love how clean is this hostel, I have been to alot if hostels but this one you feel you are in a hotel not a hostel
29 September 2025
Very good
Location is excellent, 2 min walk to "SOL" and about 10lin walk to "Gran Via", Room/toilet and shower are clean, pretty comfortable,
It would be much better to have a curtain to close the bed isle, I was also surprised, i had to pay 3euros for asking them to keep my luggage couple of hours after check out, as my flight was end of afternoon. In general the hostal is nice, clean and well located, but way too expensive for a bed in a dorm, paying almost the price for an entire room !!
28 September 2025
Is alright
The location is perfect.
27 September 2025
I felt safe throughout my stay. I especially loved the AC.
It’s proximity to everything!!
26 September 2025
Exceptional
I would stay there again
I liked everything
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Concierge service
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box (additional charge)
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Games room
- - Billiards
- - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
- - Pub crawls (additional charge)
- - Walking tours
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
Parking
- - Parking garage
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - 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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9 December 2025
I will always come back to Toc Hostel