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El Descanso

2.0 star property
Hostel connected to the convention center in Madrid with a 24-hour front desk

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Interior detail
Interior detail
Shared bathroom
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Reception hall
Velvet Hostels in central Madrid offers a lively base for travelers. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and practical laundry facilities. Multilingual staff are available 24/7, making it ideal for international visitors.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 26 - Sep 27
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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
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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

  • Madrid El Pozo Station - 3 min drive
  • Alto del Arenal Station - 6 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 13 min drive

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

Hostel near El Retiro Park
El Descanso provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 66 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Select Comfort beds
  • 10 bathrooms with hydromassage showers and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 10 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is El Descanso pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Descanso?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at El Descanso?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Descanso?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is El Descanso located?

Located in Puente de Vallecas, this hostel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from El Retiro Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Prado Museum and Puerta del Sol. Gran Via and Plaza Mayor are also within 6 mi (10 km). Alto del Arenal Station is 6 minutes by foot and Miguel Hernandez Station is 9 minutes.

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