Often referred to as the soul of a city, public squares are usually thronging with life and colorful characters. Find out what's going on at Plaza de San Ildefonso and look for clues to its long history.

Plaza de San Ildefonso is free to enter, so you can have a great day out in Malasana without opening your wallet. When you're ready to leave this public square, have a look at some of the area's other popular locations. Prado Museum, Plaza Mayor and Santiago Bernabeu Stadium are our top picks.

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Hostel Space Capsule

Usera

$753

per person

Mar 3 - Mar 6

found 11 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD)

7/10 Good! (44 reviews)

Todo bien, solo no hay agua caliente en la ducha

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

New Dream Madrid

Madrid Centro

$870

per person

Feb 24 - Feb 28

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD)

7.8/10 Good! (47 reviews)

I like the place coz it’s walking distance to the metro and center but it’s not a hotel. There’s no reception. It’s an apartment. Not 24 hour . The main door is locked . I came to the place around 2 am good thing there’s a guy who came out and I was able to get in the building . Waited again. Somebody came down and told me the person in charge is in the 3rd floor. . I was gonna leave and find a real hotel. But tried to knock at the door so loud finally a guy came out awaken by my banging at the door . It’s crazy . Next time you have to check clearly the place you are staying .

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Hostal Cervantes

$756

per person

Feb 24 - Feb 28

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD)

7/10 Good! (113 reviews)

Clean room, Exactly what was required and expected. Would stay again.

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024

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