Save money during your stay in the Spanish capital with one of the cheap Madrid hotels. You'll have all the more for hitting the shops of Gran Via, exploring the museums and sampling the tapas.
Best for... budgets
Hotel Ciudad de Parla is well located near Warner Bros Park, CC Nassica and Leisure Centre Xanadu. There are 65 parking spaces with enough rooms for coaches and the hotel has meeting rooms on site. Rooms are available for 1-4 people and are fully equipped with hairdryers, heating, air conditioning, desks, LCD satellite TV and free wi-fi. There's also a café downstairs where you can enjoy a range of dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Private rooms start from €16.50pppn.
Best for... shopping and pets
Located directly on Gran Via is the Petit Palace Cliper - Gran Vía . You'll find the many shops, theatres, restaurants and monuments right on your doorstep if you stay here. With 56 rooms - all with Wi-Fi, plasma TVs, hydro-massage showers and free safety boxes - guests can enjoy the tasteful decoration and a huge breakfast served downstairs. If you've got a pet with you they'll also supply bedding and food bowls too. Private rooms start from €30pppn.
Best for... design
The antique Petit Palace Art Gallery has been carefully restored to preserve all its charming characteristics and now offers excellent value accommodation for all. The boutique hotel is situated on Calle Jorge Juan, between Calle Serrano and Calle Velázquez. It's right in the city centre near to the National Library, El Retiro Park and the Archaeological Museum. There is public parking nearby and an exclusive outdoor café-garden and restaurant on site. Private rooms start from €35pppn.
Best for... the main square
Designed to be a 'unique expression of individual modern day travelling' the THC Latina Hostel is right in the centre of Madrid next to the Main Square. The 10 rooms are sensually decorated to mimic the multicultural area. All rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and balcony views. Private individual, double and triple rooms start from €22pppn.
Best for... showing off
Right in the centre of Madrid you'll find the Maria Elena Hotel , just a few metres from La Puerta del Sol. The luxury looking hotel is close to the main theatresand monuments of the city including the Almudena's Cathedral. There are 87 rooms - including 4 suites - all are fully equipped with bathroom, mini bar, internet access and hydro massage shower. The large glass dome over the luxurious reception hall area and the dome-enclosed courtyards are incredible. There's an exclusive restaurant on site serving locally-sourced Mediterranean food. Private rooms start from €43.20pppn.
Best for... the airport
High tech Arturo Soria Hotel is a great choice for anyone on business or pleasure. The boutique hotel is just around the corner from the upmarket area of Calle Alcala. It's a great location if you're in Madrid for the Madrid international trade fair or the Palacio municipal de Congresos. It's also a top choice if you're on a flying visit as it's close to Madrid Barajas Airport too. There are 44 rooms, some with exercise bikes, valet presses and hydro massage showers. There's also free internet and a café on site. Private rooms start from €22.50pppn.
