Pensión La Estrella

“Cheap. Cute. Convenient.No Fuss central hostel.”

First of all, it was hard to find the hostel as there is no major signage outside. The hostel is just one apartment in a building block with another hostel on the same floor. You just have to look for building number 5 and there is a small sign saying Hostel Estrella is on the second floor. The l... more

First of all, it was hard to find the hostel as there is no major signage outside. The hostel is just one apartment in a building block with another hostel on the same floor. You just have to look for building number 5 and there is a small sign saying Hostel Estrella is on the second floor. The lobby does not give a good impression either, it is old and dated. The hostel itself is just a few rooms in an apartment. No lobby or sitting area inside the hostel. Just a few corridors with a number of rooms. The reception desk is in the kitchen of the apartment where there is also a washing machine and drier. The wifi code is unnecessarily long and complicated and made up of case sensitive letters and numbers all handwritten out to make it more confusing. Having said all this, the rooms themselves are very clean and tidy and cute. Most of the rooms come with their own bathrooms, microwave, fridge, and TV. For the rate, it is incredibly good value as all the rooms are single and private. The location is also fantastic. Just a block away from Gran Via. Closest metro stop is callau. I would definitely stay here again. The keeper is incredibly sweet and helpful . There may be a language barrier as she doesn't speak any English. I had a friend speak to her for me. I recommend this to anybody looking for a cheap place to stay which is both central and private. There are a few nightclubs/lounges in the same alleyway so there's always a group of people hanging out there in the late evenings.

less