See also: More Hotel Districts in Madrid
Hotels in the Sol & Gran Via Area of Madrid
Sol is the name given to the area around the Puerta del Sol plaza, regarded by Spaniards as not only the center of Madrid, but the center of the whole of Spain. In reality, it isn't the geographical center of Madrid (it is situated to the south of the city) but most of Madrid's big sights are within walking distance. There are a number of pension guesthouses in the area where you could get a double room for as little as 30€ if you're lucky (and willing to put up with a room with limited amenities), or you could go for one of the really classy hotels in the area.
One of the noisier areas of Madrid - if you are worried about noise at night, ask your hotel for a room that doesn't have a street-facing window.
May be listed as: Plaza de España, Center, Opera, Plaza Mayor.
Principal roads & landmarks: Puerta del Sol, Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace.
Booking Hostels & Hostales near Sol and Gran Via with Hostelworld
Hostelworld is great for the very cheapest accommodation. They mainly have backpackers hostels (also known as youth hostels), in which you share a room with a number of other people, and hostales, the Spanish word for guest house.Breakfast is usually included at the backpackers hostels but not at the hostales.
