Hostal Odesa

Silence, friendly staff, location,

Excelent location, 5m from Gran Via and the subway. Nice, clean and cosy. Friendly staff. The room was really small, but I've stayed in much smaller hotel rooms in London. The Odesa is a gay-friendly, but very respectable hotel and for its rates and location, ideal to spend a few days in Madrid. (note that I am not gay and didn't feel "unconfortable" at the Odesa)

I originally booked a room for 2 people but then had to ammend it to 3 people. I was afraid that this would cause some confusion when we arrived. When we got there the staff (although I had little Spanish and they had little English) were very helpful and we quickly got a room for 3 people. The rooms were very clean and the bathroom was spotless. The location was fantastic, near a Metro stop and lots of shopping and places to eat. If you want luxury and a romantic trip I would not recommend this hotel, but if you need somewhere to stay for a couple of nights while doing some sightseeing and exploring in Madrid it's perfect.