Literal Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Plaza Mayor

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Single Mix 4
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reception
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Duque de Rivas 2, local 10, Madrid, 28012
  • Place, Plaza Mayor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerta del Sol
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gran Via
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 beds)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Single Mix 6

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Single Mix 4

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Mix 4

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Suite (Convertible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Murphy Beds

Junior Plus

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Madrid

Literal Hostel places you steps from Plaza Mayor and within a 10-minute stroll of Puerta del Sol. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Madrid Centro hotel include Gran Via and Royal Palace of Madrid.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Mayor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza de España - Princesa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plaza de Santa Ana - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gran Via - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Madrid Principe Pio Station - 3 min drive
  • Tirso de Molina Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar La Campana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Revuelta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪DIVORARE - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafestic - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Literal Hostel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Plaza Mayor
Literal Hostel offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-in, and a communal living room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Literal Hostel also features a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area.

This Madrid hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Literal Hostel offers 14 accommodations. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 15 August 2025 to 31 January 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Literal Hostel?

No, Literal Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Literal Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Literal Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Literal Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Disliked: Cleanliness
No limpian el cuarto hasta que te vayas.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Súper bonito el lugar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente estadia, habitacion amplia para la familia, camas y almohadas muy cómodas, desayuno delicioso... sin duda volveria a hospedarme en este hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Localização maravilhosa,em frente estação de trem
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gema

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal es muy amable. Es muy fácil llegar ahí.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025