Hostal San Antonio

“Great location”

The key thing to remember is that there is a difference between hotels and hostels. I know that it seems an obvious point to make, but if you book here expecting a hotel you'll be disappointed. However, as a hostel, it's a bargain, in a great location. Just off Calle de Las Huertas, it's superbly l… more

The key thing to remember is that there is a difference between hotels and hostels. I know that it seems an obvious point to make, but if you book here expecting a hotel you'll be disappointed. However, as a hostel, it's a bargain, in a great location. Just off Calle de Las Huertas, it's superbly located for bars and restaurants and only a short walk down into the interesting barrios of Lavapies and across to La Latina. It's also well located for a short stroll up to Sol, over to Retiro Parc, or if you must, Plaza Major and Gran Via. The hostel itself is within a secure building. You get a key to the main building, the hostel and your room, so there is no reason to feel unsafe, or worried about leaving your belongings in the room. The building is being variously restored, so it's a bit dusty, but there are no such issues with the hostel which is lovely and clean. It's a basic hostel, so practise your Spanish to make things like checking-in easier. My room (No.6) was a small, but ideal size twin/double. The en suite was similarly compact and clean, but as I said, remember this is a hostel, not a hotel. You chose a hostel for a room while you do other things and if you want somewhere cheap, clean and safe, in a great location, I recommend San Antonio.

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“Budget stay”

The the 1st time in my life i stayed in an hotel were the toilet paper was rationed (for real). Stayed for 4 nights at the end of the 2nd the toilet paper ran out and was not replaced, so i asked for another roll from the staff who gladly gave me 2 rolls, the next day the 2nd roll vanish, i guess t… more

The the 1st time in my life i stayed in an hotel were the toilet paper was rationed (for real). Stayed for 4 nights at the end of the 2nd the toilet paper ran out and was not replaced, so i asked for another roll from the staff who gladly gave me 2 rolls, the next day the 2nd roll vanish, i guess they made the call that i had to much toilet paper! Street was noisy until 1AM but the biggest problem was the internal noise, i could hear everything that was happening in the next room (if you get my meaning...). Staff does not speak english. Towels changed only once during the 4 nights and the shower head was broken.

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“Location and value”

If you are looking for luxury this is probably not the place for you. If you do not mind walking up 49 steps to get to your basic room which is clean with a safe, basic single beds, shower and non satellite TV but within walking distance of Retero Park, Plaza Mayor, Prado and only 5 minutes walk fr… more

If you are looking for luxury this is probably not the place for you. If you do not mind walking up 49 steps to get to your basic room which is clean with a safe, basic single beds, shower and non satellite TV but within walking distance of Retero Park, Plaza Mayor, Prado and only 5 minutes walk from Anton Martin metro, then you have a bargain. People who run it speak English, are helpful and are there if you need them.

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