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Hostal Dolcevita

2.5 star property
Hostal with a rooftop terrace, 2-minute walk to Gran Via

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Hostal Dolcevita, in Madrid's heart, offers a vibrant yet tranquil base for city exploration. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and convenient laundry facilities. The multilingual staff creates a welcoming atmosphere that previous visitors consistently praise.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
Calle San Bartolome 4, Madrid, Madrid, 28004

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Calle de Alcalá - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza de Cibeles - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Prado Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Chueca Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 10 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toma Jamón - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪YOU&ME - ‬1 min walk
  • Entre Santos
  • ‪Hot Now - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barbanarama - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostal Dolcevita

Hostal near Gran Via
Close to Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, Hostal Dolcevita provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A computer station, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 18 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1884
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hostal Dolcevita
Hostal Dolcevita Hostel
Hostal Dolcevita Hostel Madrid
Hostal Dolcevita Madrid
Hostal Dolcevita Hotel Madrid
Dolcevita Madrid
Hostal Dolcevita Hostal
Hostal Dolcevita Madrid
Hostal Dolcevita Hostal Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Dolcevita pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostal Dolcevita?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hostal Dolcevita?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hostal Dolcevita provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 30.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostal Dolcevita located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostal is within a 10-minute walk of Gran Via, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Santa Ana. Plaza Mayor and Puerta de Alcalá are also within 15 minutes. Chueca Station and Gran Via Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hostal Dolcevita Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 637 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location is very central to transport and attractions in Madrid, and eating places nearby. The lack of air conditioning however is a big negative in a warm city like Madrid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and centrally located, everything you could hope for if you’d like a private room and bath, in a clean and secure building. The ancient stairway to the upper floors is charming for visitors to Madrid.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hostal is really clean and very quite. The only thing is that if you have heavy luggage is really hard to reach it is on the 4/5 floor without lift.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location within the gay neighbourhood; close to all the attractions and to good restaurants. Not a particularily comfortable room though, and on the fourth (4th) floor without elevator, so it’s a walk up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good base on a budget

Decent stay for the price. If you’re looking for a budget place to stay while visiting Madrid this is a good option. Hostal is up a few flights of stairs so if you have issues with walking or climbing, may not be the place for you. Place is fairly old and the bathroom seems to be a recent addition, but it is a plus having one vs. sharing one in other sections of the hostal. No AC, but the the overhead fan worked and kept us cool in the heat. Walkable to everything. Overall, not the fanciest place but was a good stay to set base for our trip to Madrid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alison

Disliked: Staff & service
Nothing special. A beautiful old building but not all that well looked after. A most unfriendly welcome, reckoned we were never booked in there & tried to overcharge. We have to go back to N.Z. in Dec & go through BANK STATEMENTS to prove we had paid & bow much. Are you able to check for us & get the refund please? We have always found Expedia great, but certainly not this time. We found much more accom. 5min walk away at half the price . Certainly would Not recommend it to anyone. Alison Woodcock
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin

All was good, very walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La calidez de sus dueños es lo más bonito, siempre dispuestos a ayudarte. Está muy cerca de dos estaciones del metro y
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

SADIEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un hotel sin asensor y subir maletas hasta la habitacion por una escalera estrecha..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Adequate accomodation for a short stay

We choose this hostal because it is centrally located and pretty good on the price. What we were ot expecting was having to climb 4 huge flights of stairs to our attic room which was huge but very oldy woldy. Everything worked well the wifi was ok, the bathroom was adequate and the beds comfortable and the sheets clean. The area is very central and bang smack in the Gay Centre of Madrid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom very tiny, no air condition, no basic or essential supplies for your stay! I just bring a carryon and backpack and it was so exhausted to get up to the 6 floor! No elevator only Stairs and not even a good condition! Walkable, restaurant, stores at very walkable distances!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, very clean, central, and a good area to stay when in Madrid.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ubicación muy buena. Lo malo es que hay que subir como cuatro pisos por escalera y la habitación nuestra, que era cuádruple , era como una guardilla y tenía los techos muy bajos. Nos dimos más de un cabezazo. Pero limpia y con aire acondicionado.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
★☆☆☆☆ Horrible, suffocating attic room – avoid at all costs! This was genuinely one of the worst hostel experiences I’ve ever had. My room was in the attic, with no reachable or openable windows, and it felt like being trapped in an oven. There was no ventilation, just a weak little fan doing absolutely nothing against the sweltering heat. It was impossible to sleep — I actually told the staff, “You can’t sleep here,” and she just smiled knowingly, like she’d heard it all before and didn’t care. This place is a health hazard in summer. If you’re expecting even basic comfort, do not stay here. The attic rooms should not be rented out to anyone, ever. I left exhausted, angry, and sleep-deprived.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
El hotel y la ahbotación bastante normal. Tiraron ropa que dejé en la habitación y no hay forma de recuperarla.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena estancia en Madrid , tener en cuenta que el hostal está en 4to piso y no hay ascensor personal muy atento, caminando a 5 minutos de la gran vía , cerca de bares, restaurantes
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the staff was helpful and friendly. The room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostal Dolcevita was an amazing experience. It was clean, the staff was super responsive, and we had a great view of the city. For the price, it is well worth it. I’d go again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Israel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Si vas con maletas es terrible

No cuenta con elevador tercer piso y la habitación huele mal
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean rooms, excellent location close to Grand Vía and others interesting places. Staff super nice and polite.Thank you Dolce Vita
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Utmerket

Fint opphold.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Muy limpio el personal con muy m
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wagner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente. Funcionarios atenciosos e muito limpo

Adoramos a hospedagem. Tudo muito limpo e organizado. Tem geladeira e micro-ondas de uso coletivo. Ajuda muito. O único problema é que para chegar na hospedagem são três andares se escada. Mas para quem não tiver problemas de mobilidade vale muito a pena
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

KOSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

便利な立地

建物は古くエレベーターはないが部屋は改装されていて綺麗でした。 ソルやマヨール広場にも歩いて行ける距離でとても良いです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Soany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was good just so many stairs and the hostal never said that they doesn’t have lift or was at last floor (4th)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025