9.1
Hotel Catalonia Goya
Exceptional Madrid
- Fast wifi advertised
- Good natural light
- Air conditioning
- +18
Madrid · All hotels
Hostal Ballesta
Calle de la Ballesta, 5, Madrid
6.9
of 10
- Type
- guesthouse
- Check-in from
- 13:00
- Check-out until
- 11:00
This hostel has fast Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception, an airport shuttle, a restaurant and a spa; breakfast is not provided. Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is by 11:00, and parking is not mentioned.
Confirmed: in-room desk, coworking space, fast wifi advertised, air conditioning and parking.
By its own account it has no laundry and breakfast.
Still unverified: late-night noise reported, step-free access, swimming pool and gym on site. We would rather say so than guess.
Everything we check
The full checklist for general travel, including what we could not verify.
- ✓ Air conditioning verified
- ✓ Fast wifi advertised verified
- ✕ Breakfast says no
- ? Step-free access not stated
- ? Swimming pool not stated
- ✓ Parking verified
- ✓ 24-hour reception verified
- ? Gym on site not stated
- ? Restaurant not stated
- ? Kitchenette not stated
- ✓ Spa verified
- ? Bar not stated
- ? Pets allowed not stated
- ✕ Laundry says no
- ✓ Family rooms verified
- ? Accessible room not stated
- ✓ Lift verified
- ✓ Balcony or terrace verified
- ✓ Rooms with a view verified
- ? Soundproofed rooms not stated
- ? Rooftop bar or terrace not stated
- ✓ Airport shuttle verified
- ✓ Late or self check-in verified
- ? Bathtub not stated
- ? Meeting rooms not stated
- ? Adults only not stated
- ? EV charging not stated
What we found
Every claim above, with the source it came from.
Confirmed · 14
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24-hour reception Yes
At Hostal Ballesta we have a reception service 24 hours a day.
Original: “En Hostal Ballesta contamos con servicio de recepción las 24 horas del día.”
website text 95% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
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Cots Yes
We have extra beds and cots available for children under 24 months.
Original: “Tenemos disponibles cama supletorias y cunas para menores de 24 meses.”
website text 95% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
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Balcony or terrace Yes
In addition, a private balcony with city views.
Original: “Además, un balcón privado con vistas a la ciudad.”
website text 95% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
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Fast wifi advertised Yes
Free wifi throughout the establishment
Original: “Wifi gratuito en todo el establecimiento”
website text 90% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
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Rooms with a view Yes
In addition, a private balcony with city views.
Original: “Además, un balcón privado con vistas a la ciudad.”
website text 90% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
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Airport shuttle Yes
Hostal Ballesta works with transfer companies to train stations and the airport.
Original: “El Hostal Ballesta colabora con empresas de traslados a estaciones de trenes y al aeropuerto.”
website text 90% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
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Late or self check-in Yes
No, our reception is open 24 hours.
Original: “No, nuestra recepción está abierta las 24 horas.”
website text 85% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
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In-room desk Yes
It also has a workspace and an equipped private bathroom.
Original: “Además, cuenta con un espacio de trabajo y un baño privado equipado.”
website text 80% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
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Family rooms Yes
Ideal for travelling as a family.
Original: “Ideal para viajar en familia.”
website text 80% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
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Parking Yes
Nearby parking (additional cost)
Original: “Parking cercano (coste adicional)”
website text 70% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
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Air conditioning Yes
… estancia gratuita reservar secador pregunte en recepción limpieza diaria wifi gratuito aire acondicionado y calefacción televisión lcd ducha frigorífico común amenities teléfono servicio …
website text 55% confidence seen Nov 2026 source ↗
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Coworking space Yes
In this room you can use one of the computers we have running Windows 10.
Original: “En esta sala podrás hacer uso de uno de los ordenadores que tenemos operativos con Windows 10.”
website text 50% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
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Spa Yes
View massage menu
Original: “Ver carta masajes”
website text 40% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
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Lift Yes
Gran Vía and Callao (with lift to the street)
Original: “Gran Vía y Callao (con ascensor a la calle)”
website text 30% confidence seen Oct 2026 source ↗
Hotel says no · 5 +
- Breakfast We do not have breakfast but we make available coffee machines, cold drinks and snacks. · source ↗
- Check-in from Check-in is from 13:00 (noon) and check-out is until 11:00 (noon) · source ↗
- Check-out until Check-in is from 13:00 (noon) and check-out is until 11:00 (noon) · source ↗
- Laundry We have an iron and hairdryer at reception on request, subject to availability. · source ↗
- Property type Hostal Ballesta is in the centre of Madrid, a step from Gran Vía and between two of the city's most visited neighbourhoods: Chueca and Malasaña. · source ↗
Common questions
Does Hostal Ballesta have air conditioning?
Yes. Its website says: “… estancia gratuita reservar secador pregunte en recepción limpieza diaria wifi gratuito aire acondicionado y calefacción televisión lcd ducha frigorífico común amenities teléfono servicio …”, seen November 2026.
Does Hostal Ballesta have fast wifi advertised?
Yes. Its website says: “Free wifi throughout the establishment”, seen October 2026.
Does Hostal Ballesta have breakfast?
No, by its own account: “We do not have breakfast but we make available coffee machines, cold drinks and snacks.”, seen October 2026.
Does Hostal Ballesta have parking?
Yes. Its website says: “Nearby parking (additional cost)”, seen October 2026.
Does Hostal Ballesta have 24-hour reception?
Yes. Its website says: “At Hostal Ballesta we have a reception service 24 hours a day.”, seen October 2026.
Does Hostal Ballesta have spa?
Yes. Its website says: “View massage menu”, seen October 2026.
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