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title: "Hostal Ballesta, Madrid: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hostal Ballesta in Madrid: rated 8.5 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★ · Room & Revenue
# Hostal Ballesta

Chueca, Madrid, Spain

8.5 ·  Very good 146 reviews ·  #237 #237 of 477 in Madrid ·  9.5 Location score
## About Hostal Ballesta

Hostal Ballesta is a guesthouse in Chueca, Madrid, Spain. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 146 reviews. It is 280 m from the centre of Madrid. The nearest airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), is 14 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 35

- **Floors:** 5

- **Last renovated:** 2009

- **Chain:** Room & Revenue

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 243

Ballesta 5

## How Hostal Ballesta scores

Better rated than 52% of hotels in Madrid

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **9.5**
-   Public transport **9.6**

Madrid average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Red De San Luis</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">230 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">31 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Madrid</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">280 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museum of Jamon160 m
-   museo del prado170 m
-   Museo de las Telecomunicaciones200 m
-   AndTonic200 m
-   Estatua Tras Julia240 m
-   Museo Metro Gran Via250 m

## Hostal Ballesta: in detail

At Hostal Ballesta, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the hotel's convenient transportation services booking. Discover the wonders of Madrid with ease by utilizing the services provided by taxi and shuttle. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hotel, their ticket service and tours is also capable of assisting with booking tickets and securing reservations for entertainment and adventures. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Hostal Ballesta with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A number of rooms feature cable TV for guest amusement and enjoyment. Hostal Ballesta offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. At Hostal Ballesta, experience the ease of having groceries brought straight to your accommodation through their efficient service. At Hostal Ballesta, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. Conclude your days in complete tranquility by visiting the salon situated precisely at the hotel.

### Compare

## Compare Hostal Ballesta with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Hostal Ballesta

### How do guests rate Hostal Ballesta?

Hostal Ballesta has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 146 reviews, which is better than 52% of rated hotels in Madrid.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal Ballesta?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Hostal Ballesta?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Hostal Ballesta from the airport?

The nearest airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), is 14 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Hostal Ballesta have?

Hostal Ballesta has 35 rooms on 5 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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