You could not get a better location for sightseeing. Step straight out of the door and you are in the pedestrianised centre, with fast food, bars and shops. Just a minutes walk to 2 metro stations, and beautiful plazas with traditional restaurants and tapas bars just a few minutes walk away. We felt very safe and the streets were busy with people all the time of our stay in early April. Staff were so kind and helpful. We asked for extra blankets and a kettle on the first day, as the room was very bare. When we came back they had also put a mini fridge, mug and spoon in the room. Although the room was basic, it was spotlessly clean, and there was plenty of hot water for the bath and shower. Weather was perfect in the mid 20s, so we didn't have to use heating or air con, so can't report on that. Room was cleaned and beds made every day. Ideal as a base, if you are out exploring all day. Staff could not have been more helpful and friendly. They prebooked a taxi transfer on our last day, for a 3.00am getaway and it arrived dead on time. €33 to the airport.

Some have said it's hard to find, so bring up Google maps. It's directly opposite KFC. Then look up, there's a huge Hostal Ivor sign. But the buzzer to get in is marked with a small sign in the doorway below as it seems to be a shared entrance. It would be nice to have a key to get in, but usually the desk staff opened the door immediately, except when called away on one occasion. The buildings echo quite a bit and doors could slam if not closed gently, so if you had noisy or unthoughtful neighbours I can imagine that the sound could be annoying, but all the other guests were considerate during our stay, so we slept well. Overall we had a great break in a lovely location, with all the major sights in walking distance for 2 fittish 63 year olds.

Excellent location for seeing the sites.Most places were within walking distance, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants were in abundance. Staff were friendly and always on hand Highly recommended baring in mind the hotel rating

A kettle in the room would have been useful, we purchased one from a local stall. Some of the information about the room said it had a mini bar but their wasn't one in our room. It wasn't a major problem but it would have been useful. Apart from that everything was great.

Excellent location - main galleries and museums within walking distance if you like to walk around Madrid, as we do, but if not then Opera and Sol metros are very close. Room was clean and the shower facilities good. We would stay there again.

All good! Some people might not like the street noise but the shutters can be closed and block out most of the external noise. We were there in early March so can't testify to how the room might be heated in winter or kept cool in summer.

Everything was perfect, the room was clean, the bed was confortable, we stayd 2 night and they clean the room everyday and bring new towel, th location is in the heart of the city (but you can still sleep perfect without any noise) close to metro station Sol and Plaza Sol and Grand Via, like 5 min away. The stuff was very nice and the most important for us they keept our luggage so we explored the city another half day withaout any backpain.:)) Thank you for that! I highly recomand it!

Perfect

It's not the prettiest hotel but it's very well situated, the staff are friendly and helpful (eg lent me a kettle) and it's comfortable. It's on the second floor. I'm travelling by bicycle; I carried my bike up the stairs (the lift being too small) and left it in my room: that was OK for me but may be problematic for two people. For central Madrid the cost seemed very reasonable.

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The staff were very friendly. I initially had a problem with my room facing the street but they were able to accommodate a room change.

The room I had with a balcony facing the street was very loud during the weekend. To get inside the building you need to ring the bell outside each time to get back in - they don't provide a front door building key. Another guest caused a commotion at 3am on the weekend ringing the bell, trying to get in, and banging on the front door.

The location was in a very central location with only 5 minutes walk to Plaza Sol. There is a staff in the reception for 24 hours.

The rooms are not soundproofed. Thus, you can hear what is happening in the other rooms as well as the reception area, whether it is a phone call or someone checking in.

Was like a hybrid hotel/hostel. Good value. Great location. I felt very safe as a solo female traveller. I’m too old for traditional hostels and feel awkward sharing a dorm with 20 year olds. This is perfect. Affordable. Private. The staff went above and beyond what I expected and refused a tip for extra services I required The closet space was a nice bonus.

Central location- close to shops and restaurants Staff were very friendly. There was a lift to the second floor, where the Hostal is located. Short walk to the Metro  close to shops and restaurants Hotel was quiet internally. Rooms have double glazed glass that keeps out most of the noise from the street during the night when the window is closed. 

Location is perfect for going around the city

There is no bidet in the area. I also didn’t expect that the main reception will be at the 2nd floor. There’s no stairs light from the ground floor going to the 2nd floor which might be some issues for some guest