HOSTAL ARCO IRIS, Madrid

The hostal sits on Calle O'Donell in the upscale Barrio de Salamanca, one of Madrid's safest and best-connected neighbourhoods. El Retiro Park is within easy walking distance, as are numerous restaurants, cafés and grocery stores. Príncipe de Vergara and Goya metro stations are both under five minutes on foot, allowing direct access to the city centre, Gran Vía, and Sol in just a few stops. For drivers, the M-30 ring road provides direct routes to Barajas Airport and the IFEMA Exhibition Centre. The area is very walkable, and the Movistar Arena is also nearby.

The hostal offers ten compact but well-equipped rooms, each with air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Rooms are individually controlled for temperature and are well ventilated. Some rooms have a single bed; others offer a larger double or twin configuration. The interior design is modern and functional, with new furniture and a recently renovated bathroom in many units. A communal fridge is available in the corridor, and the atmosphere is notably quiet, making the rooms suitable for light sleepers. While there are no balconies, the units are spacious enough for a comfortable short stay.