Hostal Rivera

2.0 star property
Hostal near National Prado Museum in Madrid

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Exterior
Reception
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bathroom sink
Comfort Twin Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Calle de Atocha, 79, Madrid, Madrid, 28012
  • Place, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerta del Sol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gran Via
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Madrid

Madrid Centro stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Madrid Centro hostal, you'll find National Prado Museum and Puerta del Sol. Also, Plaza Mayor is within half a mile (1 km) and Gran Via is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Santa Ana - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gran Via - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Anton Martin Station - 1 min walk
  • Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Sur De Moratin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Horno de Pastelería América - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Los Chanquetes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Falafelería - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Esperanza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostal Rivera

Hostal near National Prado Museum in Madrid
Hostal Rivera offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Hostal Rivera also features a front-desk safe and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Madrid hostal.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hostal Rivera offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include bathtubs with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (20 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Raised toilet seat (20 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (20 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 17 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Hostal Rivera
Hostal Rivera Hostel
Hostal Rivera Hostel Madrid
Hostal Rivera Madrid
Rivera Madrid
Hostal Rivera Hostal
Hostal Rivera Madrid
Hostal Rivera Hostal Madrid

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostal Rivera to the airport?

Hostal Rivera is 10.5 mi (24-min drive) away from the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hostal Rivera have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostal Rivera.

Does Hostal Rivera offer free breakfast?

Hostal Rivera does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostal Rivera?

No, there is no casino at this hostal, but Casino Gran Via (14-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostal Rivera?

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

Is there free parking at Hostal Rivera?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does Hostal Rivera have a pool?

Hostal Rivera does not have a pool.

Does Hostal Rivera have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Hostal Rivera to downtown Madrid?

Hostal Rivera is 0.4 mi away from Madrid.

Hostal Rivera Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 586 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, clean rooms, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a very pleasant stay. Only negative is that the bed was a bit firmer than I prefer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and quite clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pik Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostal is very good value for money. The room is clean and tidy with air conditioning. Many attractions and restaurants are within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Location is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILBER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and very close to gran via
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet hotel in the heart of Madrid, dont expect luxury but is clean and safe in an excellent área close to Madrid Center. 10 min walk to Plaza Mayor and Plaza Sol
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly, bu does not speak English.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this hostel. Very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mar

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

Location location location

Great Location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Evelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent. Facilities and service is minimum but functional
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isidro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedrooms were very clean and the cleaning lady would come in every morning to tidy up the room. The internet connection was also good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed here multiple times. great location, great people, great value. Need a little upgrade, but its old Madrid. SO DO ALL THE PLACES I HAVE STAYED THERE.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MIEEN SEOK

Liked: Staff & service
It was good to stay overnight after arriving on the first day of Madrid.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

youssef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good.place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful very clean recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILBER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sontichai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is okay, but the look of the property and the staff are quite unprofessional, although they are respectful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

Good choice!

A good basic hotel near the Anton Martin Metro stop. Friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A decent hostel with a very good location. The room is home style and looked a bit old, but clean and pleasant enough for the stay. The building entrance is slightly less noticeable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024