Search Cheap Madrid Hostels

By going with a hostel, you can reduce your spending on accommodations and set aside more of your budget for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out the monuments and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start looking: TOC Hostel and Suites Madrid - Located within a 5-minute walk of Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers, TVs and linens. Hostel Napoles - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Esperanza Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Safestay Madrid - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Alonso Martinez Station and Bilbao Station. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. Rooms come with linens. HC Hostel - 2-minute walk from Callao Station for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, lockers and linens. Rc Miguel Ángel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. Property features include free WiFi, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Madrid, one of Expedia’s 71 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Madrid is 760 mm.

In general, Madrid is known for its monuments, museums and theatres. Major attractions include Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Gran Via Street. Get out into nature with places such as El Retiro Park, Madrid Rio and Casa de Campo. Cultural attractions include Prado Museum, Teatro Coliseum and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia.

Keep this information about transit options in Madrid in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas), located 7.9 mi (12.8 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can access metro transport at Sol Station, Gran Via Station and Callao Station. To explore more of the area, take a train from Madrid Recoletos Station, Madrid Principe Pio Station or Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station).