Hotel Francisco I

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Hotel Francisco I in Madrid's historic center offers a refined base for city exploration. Walk to major landmarks, then enjoy amenities like dry cleaning, a welcoming bar, and free WiFi in every room. The hearty breakfast and prime location consistently earn praise from visitors.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$443
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

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Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Select Comfort bed
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Calle Arenal, 15, Madrid, Madrid, 28013

What's nearby

  • Plaza Mayor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gran Via - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prado Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Opera Station - 2 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 4 min drive
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolatería San Ginés - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chocolateria 1902 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Steakburger Arenal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tapa Tapa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paraíso del Jamon - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Francisco I

Upscale hotel near Plaza Mayor
A short walk from Puerta del Sol and Royal Palace of Madrid, Hotel Francisco I provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and outdoor furniture
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 for adults and from EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per day

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Francisco Hotel
Francisco I
Francisco I Madrid
Hotel Francisco
Hotel Francisco I
Hotel Francisco I Madrid
Francisco i Hotel
Francisco i Madrid
Hotel Francisco I Hotel
Hotel Francisco I Madrid
Hotel Francisco I Hotel Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Francisco I pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Francisco I?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Francisco I on 4 Dec 2025 start from NZ$442.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Francisco I?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Francisco I?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Francisco I?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Francisco I provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Francisco I located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Royal Theatre, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Gran Via and Royal Palace of Madrid are also within 10 minutes. Opera Station and Sol Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Francisco I Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 790 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Breakfast was great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The choice of breakfast was very wide, everything we had was very tasty.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities
Loved every minute of this beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful property! First class service and hospitality! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srbuhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Perfect location. Amazing staff. Everyone is so nice and helpful. Great bang for your buck. And the breakfast is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Had my room ready even though I arrived early. The room was large, airy and clean. Had three balconies looking out over Calle de Arsenal. Lovely large bathroom with all the amenities you need. Breakfast was amazing with loads of delicious options. Prime location for visiting the sites in Madrid and for accessing the metro. Area is safe and lively at all hours. Windows are soundproof. 10/10 would recommend this hotel - no negatives whatsoever.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and adorable hotel. Breakfast was fantastic. Rooms on the street side can be a bit noisy at night but you are in the heart of everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and excellent staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping did not replenish soap shampoo. Coffee station missing items
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Clean and stylish hotel. Great service. Best part is their breakfast buffet. Delicious and beautiful set up. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel close to Plaza del Sol.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, efficient and friendly service, excellent breakfasts, comfortable and updated rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and beautiful hotel, the staff is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cinthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel, i stayed before and is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast and nice staff. Will stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

hanzell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel good serice , exelent breakfast .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Highly recommend

This is our second time staying in this hotel. The hotel is in a fantastic location: 5 minutes from Plaza Mayor, 5 minutes from Plaza del Sol, 5 minutes from the Palacio Real. Hotel customer service is outstanding. We love the rooms with balconies.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its location and its amazing staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

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

Excellent price / value in the centre of Madrid

Excellent hotel in the centre of Madrid. The rooms and the social areas are modern and comfortable, everything is clean, the breakfast is very good and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property. It was my second time staying there and it will definitely be the place I stay every time I visit family in Madrid. It’s a clean hotel, safe area, fun area with lots to do in the area. It’s also between two metro stations (Sol and Opera), and the breakfast is pretty great! Great price for central Madrid!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025