Title: Hospedería Santa Cruz Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=8719885&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hospedería Santa Cruz Discover tranquility at El Escorial retreat: mornings with garden-side coffee, evenings with cocktails near Valley of the Fallen. ## Photo gallery for Hospedería Santa Cruz ![Single Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room - Hospedería Santa Cruz (San Lorenzo de El Escorial)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8720000/8719900/8719885/6b435923.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Library - Hospedería Santa Cruz (San Lorenzo de El Escorial)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8720000/8719900/8719885/13463d08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility - Hospedería Santa Cruz (San Lorenzo de El Escorial)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8720000/8719900/8719885/8858da5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Hospedería Santa Cruz (San Lorenzo de El Escorial)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8720000/8719900/8719885/294ea030.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Library - Hospedería Santa Cruz (San Lorenzo de El Escorial)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8720000/8719900/8719885/cf1bc7f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies In the center of El Escorial, Hospedería Santa Cruz offers full-service dining all day. Guests can relax with drinks at the intimate bar or find quiet moments in the garden and library. The beautiful setting near historic landmarks consistently earns positive reviews. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Restaurant - Gym - Breakfast available - Business services - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 14 - Jan 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=8719885&PinnedHotelID=8719885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=8719885&PinnedHotelID=8719885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 15 - Jan 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=8719885&PinnedHotelID=8719885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=8719885&PinnedHotelID=8719885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=8719885&PinnedHotelID=8719885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=8719885&PinnedHotelID=8719885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=8719885&PinnedHotelID=8719885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=8719885&PinnedHotelID=8719885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room ![Double Room | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8720000/8719900/8719885/38cc5da7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 8.0 Very good 5 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds Private bathroom Deep-soaking bath Wardrobe Daily housekeeping Desk High chair - 216 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8720000/8719900/8719885/c6db79ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds Private bathroom Deep-soaking bath Wardrobe Daily housekeeping Desk High chair - 237 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom ![Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8720000/8719900/8719885/f760afc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds Deep-soaking bath Wardrobe Daily housekeeping Desk High chair - 129 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Single Room ![Standard Single Room | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8720000/8719900/8719885/b8664a11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Deep-soaking bath Wardrobe Daily housekeeping Desk High chair - 129 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom ![Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8720000/8719900/8719885/8080a17f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds Private bathroom Deep-soaking bath Wardrobe Daily housekeeping Desk High chair - Valley view - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Lorenzo-De-El-Escorial-Hotels-Hospederia-Santa-Cruz.h8719885.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Lorenzo-De-El-Escorial-Hotels-Hospederia-Santa-Cruz.h8719885.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Hospedería Santa Cruz is in a rural area and near a boardwalk. Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater and El Real Coliseo de Carlos III Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Valley of the Fallen and Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Velódromo Galapagar or Plaza de Toros. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our San Lorenzo de El Escorial travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Lorenzo-De-El-Escorial.dx5759) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.64087%2C-4.15997&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qwPCWWarBoja_UMHYiiIuNgURps=) Carretera Guadarrama, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, 28209 ### What's nearby - Valley of the Fallen \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial \- 20 min drive \- 12.4 miles - Gran Via \- 44 min drive \- 39.7 miles - Plaza Mayor \- 44 min drive \- 40.1 miles - Bernabéu Stadium \- 45 min drive \- 40.3 miles ### Getting around - San Yago Station - 17 min drive - Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Luz De Lumbre - ‬14 min drive - ‪Paco Pastel - ‬14 min drive - ‪Felipe II - ‬12 min drive - ‪Montia - ‬17 min drive - ‪Restaurante Horizontal - ‬18 min drive ## About this property ### Hospedería Santa Cruz Hotel near Valley of the Fallen Located close to El Real Coliseo de Carlos III Theater and Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater, Hospedería Santa Cruz provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also expect to find a library, laundry facilities and a bar. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking and extended parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and smoke-free property - A banquet hall, wedding services and luggage storage Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Highchairs, heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27290000/27287000/27286947/80074067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### B&B Yeguada la parrilla El Escorial - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 7.6 Good 78 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=27286947&PinnedHotelID=27286947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/850000/849300/849273/5366bc26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Florida San Lorenzo de El Escorial - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.0 Very good 208 reviews £48 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 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Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Vending machine ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - 1,292 square feet of conference space - Business centre ### Outdoors - Garden - In the mountains - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - 2 floors - 3 buildings - Ballroom - Banquet hall - Smoke-free property - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Deep soaking bathtub - Towels provided ### More - Desk - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between 23 December and 7 January. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 9 for adults and from EUR 9 for children - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostel San Lorenzo de El Escorial Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostel Hospedería Santa Cruz San Lorenzo de El Escorial Hospedería Santa Cruz Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostal San Lorenzo de El Escorial Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostal Hospedería Santa Cruz Hotel Hospedería Santa Cruz San Lorenzo de El Escorial Hospedería Santa Cruz Hotel San Lorenzo de El Escorial ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hospedería Santa Cruz pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hospedería Santa Cruz? ### What time is check-in at Hospedería Santa Cruz? ### What time is check-out at Hospedería Santa Cruz? ### Where is Hospedería Santa Cruz located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hospedería Santa Cruz Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.2 Staff & service ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 45 8 - Good 24 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 10 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### GILBERT 25 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The best place to stay. I love the place and I will definitely go back. ##### GILBERT Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 9 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Such an amazing location and views ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ligieja 12 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service It was a nice surprise. The hotel was good enough for one night.clean and peaceful. It would be nice to have more info on the nearby area and on the history of the place. Having to go through the restaurant with the suitcase is not a good idea and there is enough space to separate the two. ##### Ligieja Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### wu 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good ##### wu Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Karla 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service I stayed there and there was a demonic loud and long scream when no one was around it was about 1am and I left immediately after there is definitely paranormal activity happening there ##### Karla Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### indrani 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was an excellent experience. ##### indrani Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic location What an amazing location, finding it via sat -nav not good, instructions should read, enter via entrance to the Valley of the Fallen. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is an old monastery with wonderful character. Breakfast was good with a good choice, being remote, eating out in the evening not easy, so ate at the hotel, a limited fixed menu, quality was OK, but not excellent. I would definitely stay there again if in the area. I pre booked tickets for the Basilica, staying at the hotel gave free access, only 4 Euros so not a bank breaker. Very peaceful. ##### Kenneth Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diego 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful location at the foot of the Cross in a Benedictine monastery. ##### Diego Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jin 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities a former monastery of great scale in a large campus in the mountain with black pine forest. the huge cross on the hill top is in the view from the room. although the decay on the exterior of the building is visible, the interior is well maintained. overall it gives you a unique experience. ##### jin Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Raymond 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A charming monastery hotel within the valley of the fallen. Simple rooms offer a taste of monastic life in the quiet beauty of the valley. Guests should be prepared for simple dining fare at fixed, very Spanish hours: 9 am breakfast and 8:30 dinner. ##### Raymond Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mantautas 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice cross ##### Mantautas Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noe 1 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Environmental ##### Noe Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Marthlu 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness The architecture is amazing, between a castle and an abbey. Sadly, there is poor management. There are no qualified services like restaurants, restrooms, or customer service, but in the end, that keeps it less crowded. ##### Marthlu Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### John 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A great location but needs a fair bit of work A good stay but it would have been better if the bar was open, not just at weekends and there was an option for the evening meal (which was OK but only just). The evening meal was "almost cold" seafood soup followed by "warm" salmon. No choice. We weren't even told about it. Staff were great and what made the visit extra special was the beautiful mass the following morning at 11:00\. It says it's a 13 min walk but it's not, you need a car. Very weak wifi in the room and no aircon which would be a problem in the heat of the summer. Beautiful location and a nice stop but it needs a fair bit of work being done to it to make it a stunning stopover. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### ED 3 Oct 2014 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Threw my key at the receptionist and walked away! If you want to explore El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen monument stay in Madrid and make it a day trip. I stupidly booked this hotel and ended up not even staying there a night. Way too remote! I didn't have a car and was relying on taxis which made me vulnerable! This could be a five star resort in the right hands but not under current management. It should go back to being a monastery under present conditions! When I first entered the hotel it took me awhile to find a human being to help me. That's how deserted and lifeless the place was. And then the person I finally got couldn't speak English. This is how Spain wants to improve its tourist industry and economy? ##### ED ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antonio 20 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Para acceder a la abadía hay que pasar un control de la guardia civil, no tuve ningún problema con el acceso. La abadía está ubicada en un entorno montañoso en la Sierra de Guaderrama. Desde la ventana de mi habitación se veía la Cruz más grande del mundo a unos 200 metros. El personal muy amable. Volveré ##### Antonio Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Alberto 10 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Se trataba de una habitación monacal, por lo tanto es un hospedaje sin lujos (no había gel ni champú) pero en un lugar espectacular y en un entorno natural precioso. Al margen de lo político o religioso, se trata de un lugar impresionante que merece la pena ser visitado. Quedarse a dormir en el monasterio ha sido una experiencia que, sin duda, repetiremos. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3e89d034-72f7-44f5-9928-e633f2e105da-1762802125272.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jose Alberto Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Amazing place to recharge batteries ##### Jose Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Juan 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Un lugar diferente que merece la pena conocer. No me informaron que no había personal de recepción por la noche ni pude consultar con nadie cuando dejé la llave de la habitación al salir. Resultado: cuando regresé de madrugada, no pude entrar en la habitación. A pesar de ello, el sitio es monumental y merece la pena conocerlo. Habitaciones austeras pero cómodas y diferentes a lo que puedes encontrar en un hotel convencional. Disponen de un menú diario de 18€ muy bueno ##### Juan Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### javier 30 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Hostel bien para precio y lo que se esperaba Solo saber que sin coche está muy aislado, y se necesita para salir a comer o tomar algo ##### javier Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOSÉ ÁNGE 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Precioso entorno natural. Se respira paz y tranquilidad. ##### JOSÉ ÁNGE Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diego 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Al final, no pude llevarme la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia, los cuatro tomos ni el quinto libro, ya que el domingo los habían vendido más temprano en el día. ##### Diego Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Alberto 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Es un monasterio el cual tiene algunas habitaciones mejores que otras, sobretodo las del primer piso en verano son recomendables, en el segundo el calor es agobiante! Es todo bien básico! No espere ventiladores ni aires acondicionados ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3288e38e-00d9-4ff7-985a-eb3a5b5e668c-1751537558321.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alberto Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Alfonso 29 Jun 2025 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities La hospedería ha vivido tiempos mejores. Las habitaciones son vetustas en todos los aspectos. El cuarto de baño pequeñísimo, imposible estar dos personas en el interior al mismo tiempo. Las camas una en una esquina y la otra en la otra esquina. Ruidosas. El pasillo una pesadilla: cada vez que alguien se movía por el pasillo entraba la luz en la habitación por una ventana situada encima de la puerta de entrada a la habitación. El genio que tuvo esa idea se merece un monumento. Para no repetir. ##### Alfonso Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Juan 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Buen lugar para el descanso, la reflexión y la desconexión. Buena comida. 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