LATROUPE Prado

The location is fantastic, right next to the train station. The entire building has been newly renovated and feels very comfortable. We booked a quad room, and one of my fellow travelers had incredibly smelly shoes. Luckily, he agreed to open the windows, and since my bed was by the window, I had a constant supply of fresh air. The downside of open windows was the street noise, which was loud all night. On the ground floor, the owner runs a bar. We added breakfast for 10 euros, which was a very standard continental breakfast. The basement has a common room, as well as coin-operated washing machines and luggage storage. The guy at the front desk yesterday wasn't very friendly. :-)

Very close to the train station, only a 5-minute walk. The transportation is very convenient and it feels very safe. There's a storage room. The hotel staff are very friendly and willing to help. A great experience.

The room was new and nice, very clean, quiet for sleeping, and great facilities for 23 euros right next to the station. You can't beat the value for money. Check-in was a bit slow, though.

The hostel's main entrance looks completely different from what's on Google Maps, which led me to walk through the restaurant. Everyone in the restaurant was staring at me, and it felt really awkward. In the room, my roommate closed the window while we were sleeping, so the air was stuffy and it got hot and muggy. Given the warm weather, I'd suggest the hostel require guests to keep windows open for ventilation, otherwise, the room gets smelly. It's also quite far from attractions, about a 30-minute walk.

The location is great. Close to Atocha station. 15 minutes from the Prado Museum. Highly recommended.