Hostels in Madrid

By going with a hostel, you can reduce your spending on accommodations and set aside more of your budget for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out the monuments and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start looking: Rio Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Usera Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Hostel 165 - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Conde de Casal Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities at this property. You'll find free Wi-Fi in all rooms. El Patio de Chueca - Hostel - Located steps from Gran Via. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Hostel Acacias - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Acacias Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Velvet Hostel Business - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Parque de las Avenidas Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in a common area. You'll find coffee/tea makers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

If you're in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Madrid, one of Expedia's 123 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Madrid is 420 mm.

In general, Madrid is known for its monuments, museums and theatres. Major attractions include Puerta del Sol, Gran Via and Bernabéu Stadium. Get out into nature with places such as El Retiro Park, Sabatini Gardens and Royal Botanical Garden. Cultural attractions include Joy Madrid, Teatro Nuevo Apolo and Royal Theatre.

Keep this information about transit options in Madrid in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas), located 7.9 mi (12.8 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can access metro transport at Sol Station, Gran Via Station and Callao Station. To explore more of the area, take a train from Madrid Recoletos Station, Madrid Principe Pio Station or Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station).