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Hostal Dolcevita

2.5 star property
Hostal with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Gran Via

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Lobby
Staircase
Land view from property
Terrace/patio
In the heart of Madrid, Hostal Dolcevita offers a vibrant retreat. Connect with in-room WiFi, unwind on the rooftop terrace, or take advantage of laundry facilities and helpful multilingual staff. Previous guests have praised the welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 97 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • 97 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Madrid Centro, a neighborhood in Madrid, Hostal Dolcevita is in a shopping district and 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. Check out an event or a game at Bernabéu Stadium, and consider making time for Madrid Zoo Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Calle San Bartolome 4, Madrid, Madrid, 28004

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prado Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Plaza Mayor - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Chueca Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 10 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪YOU&ME - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Toma Jamón - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hot Now - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bears Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barbanarama - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostal Dolcevita

Hostal near Gran Via
Close to Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, Hostal Dolcevita provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 18 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1884
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)

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; cash is not accepted

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hostal Dolcevita
Hostal Dolcevita Hostel
Hostal Dolcevita Hostel Madrid
Hostal Dolcevita Madrid
Hostal Dolcevita Hotel Madrid
Dolcevita Madrid
Hostal Dolcevita Hostal
Hostal Dolcevita Madrid
Hostal Dolcevita Hostal Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Dolcevita pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostal Dolcevita?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hostal Dolcevita?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hostal Dolcevita provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 30.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostal Dolcevita located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostal is within a 10-minute walk of Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de Santa Ana. Prado Museum and Plaza Mayor are also within 15 minutes. Chueca Station and Gran Via Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hostal Dolcevita Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 624 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, very clean, central, and a good area to stay when in Madrid.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean rooms, excellent location close to Grand Vía and others interesting places. Staff super nice and polite.Thank you Dolce Vita
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location is very central to transport and attractions in Madrid, and eating places nearby. The lack of air conditioning however is a big negative in a warm city like Madrid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom very tiny, no air condition, no basic or essential supplies for your stay! I just bring a carryon and backpack and it was so exhausted to get up to the 6 floor! No elevator only Stairs and not even a good condition! Walkable, restaurant, stores at very walkable distances!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and centrally located, everything you could hope for if you’d like a private room and bath, in a clean and secure building. The ancient stairway to the upper floors is charming for visitors to Madrid.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower was tiny and the room had a window that looked out into the hall way … but otherwise accommodations were decent, the bed was comfortable and there was plenty of space for me/my stuff. For being a hostel it was actually a pretty good deal for the price/location. I would book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Soany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was good just so many stairs and the hostal never said that they doesn’t have lift or was at last floor (4th)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt like I was in a dorm or staying at a family member’s home. It was cozy and clean. It was a little loud because of the restaurants nearby but wasn’t too bad. Location is perfect!! Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how the staff were available 24 hours
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

shashank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean place but the stairs is a problem of 3 floors, rest everything was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Glen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
★☆☆☆☆ Horrible, suffocating attic room – avoid at all costs! This was genuinely one of the worst hostel experiences I’ve ever had. My room was in the attic, with no reachable or openable windows, and it felt like being trapped in an oven. There was no ventilation, just a weak little fan doing absolutely nothing against the sweltering heat. It was impossible to sleep — I actually told the staff, “You can’t sleep here,” and she just smiled knowingly, like she’d heard it all before and didn’t care. This place is a health hazard in summer. If you’re expecting even basic comfort, do not stay here. The attic rooms should not be rented out to anyone, ever. I left exhausted, angry, and sleep-deprived.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hostal is really clean and very quite. The only thing is that if you have heavy luggage is really hard to reach it is on the 4/5 floor without lift.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location within the gay neighbourhood; close to all the attractions and to good restaurants. Not a particularily comfortable room though, and on the fourth (4th) floor without elevator, so it’s a walk up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

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

Nice budget hotel

This is a budget hotel on the fourth floor without an elevator and without airconditioning on a busy street. That aside it's nicely done up with friendly staff and I enjoyed my stay in a room facing the courtyard. Madrid had a rare cold snap in late June so I survived without AC
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value for money

Completely ok room for the price. The door to the balcony was not possible to close properly so a lot of sound from bars outside came in. I spent miminal time at this hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good base on a budget

Decent stay for the price. If you’re looking for a budget place to stay while visiting Madrid this is a good option. Hostal is up a few flights of stairs so if you have issues with walking or climbing, may not be the place for you. Place is fairly old and the bathroom seems to be a recent addition, but it is a plus having one vs. sharing one in other sections of the hostal. No AC, but the the overhead fan worked and kept us cool in the heat. Walkable to everything. Overall, not the fanciest place but was a good stay to set base for our trip to Madrid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location

Extremely well located, close by Gran Via and very quiet room. Congratulations to your staff, very helpful and friendly. Only drawback was it was on the third floor and no elevator- so you get your cardio workout! But overall excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen amaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff nearly always available. Very clean and beds made for us each day. On one early morning the lock jammed shut n the only toilets/shower available, with no one inside, and it took time for us to realise that no one was inside; so the facilities were out of use for an hour. However once the reception was staffed the staff sorted out the problem very quickly. Overall this was a very good place to stay, exceptionally convenient, and I would strongly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mediocre

The hotel is at the top of a building with VERY uneven stairs; the worst I have ever known anywhere. Only some of the rooms have aircon. I thought mine did, but it didn't. I did have a very noisy ceiling fan all night (30°- 40° heat) and my room was under the roof itself so cooked in the day. Be careful what room you choose, especially in the summer. It was torture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jose Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had canceled the booked because I am 65 years and I can not climb the large statue of the hostal The hostal is on the 4 floor no elevator I lost my money
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Alison

Disliked: Staff & service
Nothing special. A beautiful old building but not all that well looked after. A most unfriendly welcome, reckoned we were never booked in there & tried to overcharge. We have to go back to N.Z. in Dec & go through BANK STATEMENTS to prove we had paid & bow much. Are you able to check for us & get the refund please? We have always found Expedia great, but certainly not this time. We found much more accom. 5min walk away at half the price . Certainly would Not recommend it to anyone. Alison Woodcock
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

SADIEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un hotel sin asensor y subir maletas hasta la habitacion por una escalera estrecha..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena estancia en Madrid , tener en cuenta que el hostal está en 4to piso y no hay ascensor personal muy atento, caminando a 5 minutos de la gran vía , cerca de bares, restaurantes
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025