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El Descanso

2.0 star property
Hostel in Madrid, connected to the convention center

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Shared bathroom
In the heart of Madrid, Velvet Hostels offers a vibrant retreat. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and take advantage of laundry facilities to refresh your wardrobe. With a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff, this hostel is perfect for globetrotters.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • TV in a common area
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Av. de Pablo Neruda 68, Madrid, Madrid, 28018

What's nearby

  • El Retiro Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Movistar Arena - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Prado Museum - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Gran Via - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 13 min drive
  • Madrid El Pozo Station - 22 min walk
  • Madrid Vallecas Station - 29 min walk
  • Madrid Asamblea de Madrid-Entrevias Station - 30 min walk
  • Alto del Arenal Station - 6 min walk
  • Miguel Hernandez Station - 9 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Freiduria Gallinejas y Entresijos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Mesón Escondido - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Churreria Siglo XIX Avda Albufera - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar Curro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blanco y Negro - ‬8 min walk

About this property

El Descanso

At El Descanso, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of El Retiro Park and Prado Museum. Also, Gran Via and Puerta del Sol are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Alto del Arenal Station is 6 minutes and Miguel Hernandez Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 66 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) not allowed
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 33 ft
    • Street parking available
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Water dispenser

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Portable shower seat
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Transfer shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Printer
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Towels are available for an extra charge (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Also known as

Velvet Hostels
El Descanso Madrid
El Descanso Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Descanso Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at El Descanso?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at El Descanso?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Descanso?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at El Descanso?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino de Madrid (9-min drive) and Casino Gran Via (10-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around El Descanso like?

El Descanso is in Puente de Vallecas, a short 6-minute walk from Alto del Arenal Station.

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