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The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a short walk to Plaza Mayor

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Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Games room
1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel offers a vibrant base in Madrid's heart with shopping and laundry on-site. Guests enjoy WiFi in their rooms and gather at the bar and restaurant. Puerta del Sol and the Royal Palace are a short walk away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Penthouse | Private kitchen

Penthouse

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (private, 8 beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room (private, 6 beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (private, 6 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium Room (private, 8 beds)

Premium Room (private, 8 beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room)

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 6-Bed Dormitory Room)

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 6-Bed Dormitory Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room)

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 8-Bed Dormitory Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 6-Bed Dormitory Room)

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 6-Bed Dormitory Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Located in Madrid Centro, a neighbourhood in Madrid, The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel is near a metro station. Prado Museum and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta de Alcalá. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Movistar Arena or Bernabéu Stadium.
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Calle de la Encomienda, 16, Madrid, Madrid, 28012

What's nearby

  • Plaza Mayor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gran Via - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Prado Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Tirso de Molina Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café del Art - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Amadeo - Los Caracoles - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cerveceria Cruz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Pavón - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Imparcial - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel

Hostel near Plaza Mayor
Near Puerta del Sol and Royal Palace of Madrid, The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel provides a terrace, shopping on-site and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 53 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Local maps and sound-insulated walls
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 29 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 9.50 for adults and from EUR 9.50 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 29 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Central House Lavapiés
The Central House Madrid Lavapiés
The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 29 per night.

What time is check-in at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of El Rastro, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de España - Princesa. Puerta del Sol and Royal Palace of Madrid are also within 15 minutes. Tirso de Molina Station and La Latina Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Central House Madrid Lavapiés - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 221 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonatiuh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well planned and use of spaces, great break fast and super nice staff. The area is no the safest, specially after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

idamary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place in a centric area, good price this was my first experience in a hostel and it was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was really nice and the staff was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sung Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well-organized in guest reception. Doesn't have kitchenette. It has its own restaurant. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nayeli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very central, close to everything. Clean and nice. I love the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option for easy access to Central Madrid and convenient location towards night life, markets and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yazan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Our family had a wonderful stay. Kids loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hostel, friendly staff, easy to get around the central areas. Can’t fault it for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

Good stay in Madrid

Enjoyed the location and the stay was very moderns. A lot more families than expected since it’s part hostel part hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Highly recommend

The hostel was clean and comfortable and I enjoyed that activities were organised. The staff at reception were very helpful and I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Nti

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

Perfect

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay! Near everything in city center.

Very clean and comfortable. Each of my family members were able to get their own bunkbed which we all loved a lot. Great location, accessible to everything the city has to offer: food, attractions, travel, tourist sites. Would definitely come here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NEELAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bigger rooms than most hostels I have ever stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and well equipped room. Free welcome drink in the cool bar and loads of stuff nearby. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a solo female traveler I felt super safe and had a great time meeting people and seeing the city. Lots of spaces to hang out by yourself or with a group and the bedroom of 8 was comfortable aswell.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs were kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena Carolina

Very easy going, clean and functional
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lilliam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything, the people in the the front desk were very nice and their customer service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt very safe. The water dispenser in the lobby was very great, you don't have it everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern and centrally located. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023