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title: "Hostal Zabala, Madrid: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hostal Zabala in Madrid: rated 8.4 by guests, 1-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Guesthouse · ★
# Hostal Zabala

Barrio de las Letras, Madrid, Spain

8.4 ·  Very good 19 reviews ·  #273 #273 of 477 in Madrid ·  3.8/5 on Google, 212 reviews ·  9.3 Location score
## About Hostal Zabala

Hostal Zabala is a guesthouse in Barrio de las Letras, Madrid, Spain. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 19 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 970 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:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:30

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Opened:** 1852

- **Last renovated:** 2011

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 183

Magdalena,21 [hostalzabala.es](http://www.hostalzabala.es/)

## How Hostal Zabala scores

Better rated than 40% of hotels in Madrid

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Public transport **9.6**

Madrid average

## Rating on Google

3.8/5

212 Google reviews

-   5★30%
-   4★28%
-   3★22%
-   2★9%
-   1★11%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/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="">Estación de Tirso de Molina</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="">32 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="">970 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Palacio del Marqués de Perales10 m
-   Museo National del PRADO150 m
-   Museum of Illusions Madrid190 m
-   Placa a la Memoria de los Abogados de Atocha190 m
-   Estatua de Tirso de Molina280 m
-   Hammam Al Ándalus | Madrid Plaza Mayor300 m

## Hostal Zabala: in detail

At Hostal Zabala, 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. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Hostal Zabala with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment.

### Compare

## Compare Hostal Zabala with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Hostal Zabala

### How do guests rate Hostal Zabala?

Hostal Zabala has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 19 reviews, which is better than 40% of rated hotels in Madrid.

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

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 11:30.

### Is there parking at Hostal Zabala?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Hostal Zabala 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 Zabala have?

Hostal Zabala has 7 rooms.

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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