Madrid hostels

Don't mind sharing a room with 4-20 strangers? Want to meet fellow travelers in an open-minded environment? Then these principle Madrid hostels should be right up your alley.

Backpacker Hostels in Madrid

Cat's Hostel
c/ de Cañizares 3
Metro Antón Martín (line 1)
Neighborhood: Huertas
Tel +34 91 369 28 07
Price range: 17€ per person per night
Of note: voted the best hostel in the world by hostels.com, Cat's is located in a former palace, serves paella on weekends and includes a cheap bar, lounge area, free internet.

Mad Hostel
c/ de la Cabeza 24
Metro Tirso de Molina (line1)
Neighborhood: Lavapiés
Tel +34 91 506 48 40
Price range: 17€-20€ per person per night
Of note: similar to Cat's, Mad has a bar, good vibe, nice design, free internet, kitchen, breakfast included, flamenco shows, and is a rare lodging option in bohemian Lavapiés.

Los Amigos Sol
c/ Arenal 26
Metro Puerta del Sol (line 1, 2, 3)
Neighborhood: Puerta del Sol
Tel +34 91 559 24 72
Price range: 17€-20€ per person per night
Of note: kitchen, free internet access and friendly service right in the center of the city.

Los Amigos Opera
c/ de Campomanes 6
Metro Ópera (lines 2, 5)
Neighborhood: Plaza Mayor
Tel +34 91 547 17 07
Price range: 17€-20€ per person per night
Of note: right by the Royal Palace, free internet, lounge area, breakfast, washing machines.