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.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 23 min drive
Madrid Recoletos Station - 10 min walk
Atocha Cercanías Station - 26 min walk
Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 26 min walk
Chueca Station - 3 min walk
Gran Via Station - 5 min walk
Sevilla Station - 5 min walk
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Entre Santos
Toma Jamón - 1 min walk
Bears Bar - 1 min walk
YOU&ME - 1 min walk
Barbanarama - 1 min walk
About this property
Hostal Dolcevita
Hostal Dolcevita features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Gran Via. Free perks include WiFi and wired internet. Also, Puerta del Sol and National Prado Museum are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Chueca Station is 3 minutes and Gran Via Station is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children
One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking nearby (EUR 18 per day; discounts available)
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Offsite
Area shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared refrigerator
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1884
Rooftop terrace
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
22-inch plasma TV
Home comfort
Heating
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 18 per day (656 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.
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
Does Hostal Dolcevita offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostal Dolcevita does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostal Dolcevita?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostal Dolcevita?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal Dolcevita?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hostal Dolcevita?
No, this hostal doesn't have a casino, but Casino Gran Via (3-min walk) is nearby.
What's the area around Hostal Dolcevita like?
Hostal Dolcevita is a short 3-minute walk from Chueca Station and 2 minutes' walk from Gran Via.
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Reviews
Hostal Dolcevita Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Elevator
Service staff
Room
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2026
Charming staff and clean rooms in a great location.
Eran
Eran, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 25, 2025
Location is good.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Safe, very clean, central, and a good area to stay when in Madrid.
Jessica
Jessica, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
The location was great and the staff was helpful and friendly. The room was great.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Super clean rooms, excellent location close to Grand Vía and others interesting places. Staff super nice and polite.Thank you Dolce Vita
Ernesto
Ernesto, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2025
This was our favorite little hotel/hostel we've stayed in Europe! Ok sized bathroom, comfortable bed, 6th floor up old wooden stairs. But the whole place has a cute, quarky interior. And by far, the cleanest place we've every stayed. The stairs and hallways were mopped every day! Rooms the cleanest, and we had a private bathroom. Great location, so many restaurants in every direction. Highly recommend!!! A+
George
George, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 21, 2025
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.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
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.
Ben
Ben, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 12, 2025
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.
Chelsea
Chelsea, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 10, 2024
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.
Angel
Angel, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 30, 2024
We loved how central we were while staying at Hostal Dolcevita. The staff were super friendly, and everything was neat and clean. If you are looking for a budget stay in Madrid (think one step above hostel), you would probably enjoy staying here. Be warned though, you will be climbing quite a few stairs to get there!
Shannon
Shannon, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2023
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.
Clara
Clara, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2024
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
Kim
Kim, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2023
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!
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2024
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.
Josiah
Josiah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 5, 2024
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.
Daniel
Daniel, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2026
Great location. A bit run down but nice staff.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 12, 2026
Good location for tourist. But only 1 bad point , there were no elevators.
You should clime up to 3 rd floor.
joon hyuk
joon hyuk, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2026
Good place, good private bathroom.
William
William, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor
May 12, 2026
They had no water to bathe. No need for air conditioning,we needed heat and there was not any. Very disappointed.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
Enjoyable stay that this friendly hostel, close to Gran Via metro, eating places and 10 mins walk to Plaza Sol
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2025
All was good, very walkable
kevin
kevin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 26, 2026
All stance very good, need elevator! XD
Marco
Marco, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2022
really nice room n good place to stay
Luca
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Hostal Dolcevita was an amazing experience. It was clean, the staff was super responsive, and we had a great view of the city. For the price, it is well worth it. I’d go again in a heartbeat.