This charming, small guest house enjoys one of the most privileged locations in the whole of Madrid – just off the bustling main street of Gran Vía. La Fontana occupies the first floor of an attractive building dating from the 19th century. Its exquisite interior blends traditional, continental elegance with modern touches.
Walls are filled with both historic and modern artwork, creating an individual feel. Each room has free Wi-Fi and a TV, and looks out onto the busy street, but has double-glazed windows to allow you a peaceful night’s sleep. Use La Fontana as a base to visit Madrid’s cultural gems.
From the property you can easily walk to sights such as Plaza Mayor or the Retiro Park. Free internet is available in reception.
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7.6/10
Good
212 Reviews
The location is excellent. The place is extremely clean. I was impressed by how clean the room was. It was much better than some brand name hotels I have stayed over the years. The staff is very polite and helpful; they are professional, attentive and caring.
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Good to know
Check-in
from 14:00
Check-out
until 14:00
Pets Policy
Pets are not allowed
Getting around
Train Stations
Sevilla0.3 km
Callao0.4 km
Rooms Types
Room Details
Double Room
1 Full bed
10m²
Type: Double
Bathtub
Telephone
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Shared bathroom
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Toaster
Game console
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary access to conference room/business areas
Access to private pool
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Double Room
1 Full bed
10m²
Has window
Type: Double
Room all facilities
Bathtub
Telephone
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Shared bathroom
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Toaster
Game console
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary access to conference room/business areas
Access to private pool
Room Description:
This heated room comes with 1 double bed, a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. It comes with free Wi-Fi. Some rooms are inward-facing.
Room Details
Twin Room
2 Twin bed
10m²
Type: Twin
Bathtub
Telephone
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Shared bathroom
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Toaster
Game console
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary access to conference room/business areas
Access to private pool
Select dates to see prices
Twin Room
2 Twin bed
10m²
Has window
Type: Twin
Room all facilities
Bathtub
Telephone
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Shared bathroom
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Toaster
Game console
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary access to conference room/business areas
Access to private pool
Room Description:
This heated room comes with 2 single beds, a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. It comes with free Wi-Fi. Some rooms are inward-facing.
Room Details
Triple Room with Balcony
3 Twin bed
11m²
Type: Triple
Bathtub
Telephone
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Suit press
Shared bathroom
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Toaster
Game console
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary access to conference room/business areas
Access to private pool
Select dates to see prices
Triple Room with Balcony
3 Twin bed
11m²
Has window
Type: Triple
Room all facilities
Bathtub
Telephone
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Suit press
Shared bathroom
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Toaster
Game console
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary access to conference room/business areas
Access to private pool
Room Description:
This heated room comes with 3 single beds, a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries.
Room Details
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
1 Twin bed
7m²
Type: Single
Bathtub
Telephone
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Shared bathroom
Ironing facilities
DVD player
Toilet
Walk-in closet
Slippers
Toaster
Game console
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary access to conference room/business areas
Access to private pool
Select dates to see prices
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
1 Twin bed
7m²
Has window
Type: Single
Room all facilities
Bathtub
Telephone
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Shared bathroom
Ironing facilities
DVD player
Toilet
Walk-in closet
Slippers
Toaster
Game console
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary access to conference room/business areas
Access to private pool
Room Description:
This single room features free Wi-Fi and a TV. it has access to a shared bathroom.
Guest Score and Reviews
7.6/10
Good
212 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.4
Facilities
7.7
Location
8.2
Service
7.1
Javier
Family with young children
8.0
The location is excellent. The place is extremely clean. I was impressed by how clean the room was. It was much better than some brand name hotels I have stayed over the years. The staff is very polite and helpful; they are professional, attentive and caring.
The use of keys with room number on them made feel unsafe. The fact that they do not use card acess was a big turn off for me.
November 2023
Grace
Solo Traveler
8.0
It’s close to the metro, the bars/restaurants. The staff is super friendly, and the rooms were clean.
It’s very noise, I had a very loud snoring neighbour and couldn’t sleep because of this. I informed the reception and the were so friendly to change my room for the next night.
December 2023
Services & Facilities
Most popular facilities
24-Hour Front Desk
Free Wi-Fi
More Amenities
Accessibility
Audible Alarm
Accessible Parking
General
24-Hour Front Desk
Elevator
Non-smoking Property
Key Access
Sanitation Procedures
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Contactless Check-in/out
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Room Amenities
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
Services and Conveniences
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Invoices
Tour Services
Transportation
Parking Available (charges May Apply)
Indoor Parking (charges May Apply)
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in:after 14:00
Check-out:before 11:00
Front Desk Hours: 24/7
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 18.15 per day.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
You haven't added any cots.
You haven't added any extra beds.
Check-in begins at 14:00 and check-out can be done until 11:00.
Interesting place to explore in close proximity to the Guest houses are Houdini, Gran Via, Palacio de la Musica Cinema, Teatro Lara, Luna Cinema, Plaza de Callao, Teatro Alfil, Fnac, Plaza del Dos de Mayo, Galeria Edurne and others.
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Contactless Check-in/out
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Room Amenities
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
Services and Conveniences
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Invoices
Tour Services
Transportation
Parking Available (charges May Apply)
Indoor Parking (charges May Apply)
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
All Guest Score and Reviews
7.6/10
Good
212 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.4
Facilities
7.7
Location
8.2
Service
7.1
Javier
Family with young children
8.0
The location is excellent. The place is extremely clean. I was impressed by how clean the room was. It was much better than some brand name hotels I have stayed over the years. The staff is very polite and helpful; they are professional, attentive and caring.
The use of keys with room number on them made feel unsafe. The fact that they do not use card acess was a big turn off for me.
November 2023
Grace
Solo Traveler
8.0
It’s close to the metro, the bars/restaurants. The staff is super friendly, and the rooms were clean.
It’s very noise, I had a very loud snoring neighbour and couldn’t sleep because of this. I informed the reception and the were so friendly to change my room for the next night.
December 2023
Salma
Group Traveler
8.0
Location - Cleanliness
Too small, noisy
December 2023
Hatice
Family with young children
10.0
Although the rooms were small, they were designed very useful and comfortable. Bathroom-toilet cleanliness, towel and linen cleanliness were excellent, the employees were very polite, explanatory and helpful. Location was very close to main places, near the Gran Via street
December 2023
Andrew
Solo Traveler
9.0
Location and cleanliness
A little bit small but it’s good enough for solo traveler
January 2024
David
Group Traveler
8.0
Basic facilities, but comfortable, very clean and helpful and pleasant staff.
January 2024
Walter
Solo Traveler
7.0
Clean level and location
Check out at 11.00 is definitely too early.
It should be not before 12.00.
January 2024
Sandeea
Solo Traveler
3.0
Location and 24 hour reception. The only reasons I booked this place
Awful and unbearable smellin the room. They had put 2 strong air fresheners,the ones used in bathroom, to mask the smell but it only gave me headache. I opened the window but the smell was as bad outside.
I knew the room was tiny but it was even tinier than I had expected.
I've stayed in Madrid many times but this was the worst stay for me
January 2024
Ana C. V. B.
Solo Traveler
8.0
Location is excellent and so is the staff.
The room was too small, I didn't even have space to open the suitcase.
January 2024
Susanne
Couple
7.0
location was very good, room was basic but value for money
January 2024
Daniela
Business Traveler
1.0
I didn't like anything about it. When I booked the room, the image that appeared was of a small room with a window or balcony that overlooked the street. The room I was allocated was the width of a corridor leading to a courtyard that never received any light. It always seemed dark and depressing. What's more, in this room, number 107, the water pipes ran, so there was constant noise. Some of the pipes were patched and had cloths to absorb the water they let out. The smell of the water was nauseating (see photos). I felt cheated. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. In this building there are rooms that are more or less acceptable and others that are a real disappointment. The negative reviews refer to this type of decadent, depressing room that should not be rented to anyone. They need to be inspected.
I didn't like anything about it. When I booked the room, the image that appeared was of a small room with a window or balcony that overlooked the street. The room I was allocated was the width of a corridor leading to a courtyard that never received any light. It always seemed dark and depressing. What's more, in this room, number 107, the water pipes ran, so there was constant noise. Some of the pipes were patched and had cloths to absorb the water they let out. The smell of the water was nauseating (see photos). I felt cheated. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. In this building there are rooms that are more or less acceptable and others that are a real disappointment. The negative reviews refer to this type of decadent, depressing room that should not be rented to anyone. They need to be inspected.
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February 2024
Ali
Couple
8.0
Bed was comfortable. Size of the room is small but still OK. Bathroom was too small and the sink was in the room. An historical building but enough to stay for a few days.
The sink in the room.
February 2024
Izabella
Couple
5.0
Its location is excellent. Very close to the metro, shops, cafes, bars nearby. The staff are nice, although they didn't speak English. It was nice to be able to leave our luggage there until departure.
The room didn't look like the pictures, it could really use renovation in all respects. Maybe we were the only ones who got such a bad room.
March 2024
Van
Solo Traveler
9.0
It is accessible to the main attractions in Madrid
March 2024
Marius
Family with young children
9.0
The location, the cleanliness, the staff.
The noise from the doors when were closed, but wasn't continuous in the end.
March 2024
Eva
Solo Traveler
4.0
It was perfect because it was right next to the Gran Via. The staff was friendly and it had an elevator to get your luggage up the stairs.
I am very disappointed in this hostal. The room didn’t look at all like in the pictures, it was more like a prison cell. I paid about 200€ for 3 nights and really expected more. The window didn’t close correctly and I wasn’t able to lock it. The mattress was uncomfortable and you couldn’t sit straight on the toilet, because the sink was directly in front of it. Also, the toilet was inside the room with no separation. There were pieces of dark hair on the sheets of the mattress and in the shower. It weren’t many but still. The hair dryer didn’t work properly and when I tried to shower in the mornings, there was no pressure and not a lot hot water.
March 2024
Josephine
Couple
7.0
Location was perfect and at 1.30 am we found reception waiting for us.
They had problem with hot water?
March 2024
Helen
Group Traveler
7.0
No breakfast .location great
Less noisy cleaning staff at 6.45 am. Also would be nice to have access to the kitchen for cup of coffee
April 2024
Henrietta B.
Solo Traveler
4.0
The place is in the center of Madrid but It is not soundproof, which means that noise from the other room can be heard easily, including sounds of people talking, watching TV, chatting, and even engaging in s** activities. It's better to bring earplugs.
It is not soundproof, which means that noise from the other room can be heard easily, including sounds of people talking, watching TV, chatting, and even engaging in s** activities.
April 2024
Fabian
Couple
6.0
Location and stuff
Narrow spaces, bath difficult to get in and out, for bath and shower. Hard/firm mattress. You can clearly hear other rooms conversations.; really bad insulation.
May 2024
Aidana
Solo Traveler
7.0
location, bed and friendly staff!
the building is quite old and bathroom is small and not very convenient and new
May 2024
Silvia
Couple
6.0
The location was great in the heart of Madrid, two blocks from la Gran Via and the Metro.
There were plenty of cafes and restaurants and it felt safe.
The room was quite small and the washroom felt tight. There were no spaces to hang stuff and the room was very plain compared to the pictures on the website so that is misleading.
May 2024
Lynette
Couple
9.0
Location brilliant staff friendly yes would stay again
May 2024
Baruch
Couple
9.0
Excellent location for short stay. Very convenience to arrive
A little noisy and a little bit expansive
May 2024
Yasmin
Family with young children
8.0
Very convenient walking distance to all the major sights, very comfortable room too. Also very short distance to some great brunch spots on the same road
The only issue was how difficult it was using the door key to get into the property upstairs, thankfully there is someone there at all hours
June 2024
Kaisa
Solo Traveler
7.0
Amazing location and good price for my stay.
I couldn't get the window to close so all the noises from outside could be heard really loudly all night long.
June 2024
Sydneyraj
Solo Traveler
7.0
Great location, right next to Gran Via and metro. Walking distance to Prado, El Retiro Park, Royal Palace and other attractions. Very clean accommodation in quiet side street of busy area. My own bathroom was an added advantage. Rules ensured comfort for every guest.
Thin walls so I could hear snoring next door and another neighbour talking on his phone at 2am. Due to noise issues the rule to not have visitors was good.
June 2024
Gregory
Solo Traveler
9.0
Location was great..close to subway, shopping, food, bars..
All was good for what I paid and expected
June 2024
Lucinda
Family with young children
5.0
Location was close to main area for shopping,
Smell in bathroom, no fan in bathroom.
June 2024
Diego
Couple
8.0
Best location ever
June 2024
Graham
Solo Traveler
8.0
Good location, good price
Shower was a bit tight to fit into.
July 2024
Sarah
Solo Traveler
10.0
The staff was amazing, friendly, and very helpful.
The room is very small
July 2024
Stephen
Family with young children
6.0
Basic hotel no frills served ite purpose
No complaints only slept their for two nights
July 2024
Anni
Solo Traveler
9.0
The best location, literally a minute walk from Gran Via and all the shops were really close. Despite the location I didn’t find the room to be noisy. The staff was very friendly and everything from check-in to check-out went really smoothly. The bathroom and room were very clean. Very simple room but definitely worth the price.
August 2024
Djamel
Solo Traveler
4.0
The location, the staff
It was very very hot inside the room. There is no Air conditioner
August 2024
Anastasia
Solo Traveler
3.0
Very good location and staff was friendly.
Definitely not worth the money! The room looked like a prison cell and was unbelievably small. Paying 50 euros per night for such a bad “room”. Would never come back.
August 2024
Melisa
Family with young children
8.0
The staff was super friendly.
Es muy precario
September 2024
Jakub
Solo Traveler
1.0
location is good, the lady at the reception was ok too.
everything else, super small room, toilet in the room (it IS NOT a private bathroom if you put toilet in the room and put a small glass partition, this is incorrect marketing information which is actually illegal acc to EU and Spanish law), everything in the room looked like from 1940s, not like in the pictures in booking (again misleading commercial information - against EU law). Please do not go there. Let's not support bad places!
September 2024
Taurino
Solo Traveler
9.0
Great location, good value. Friendly staff.
September 2024
Franks
Family with young children
9.0
nice room, comfortable bed, lovely old building
the toilet was cramped for legroom
September 2024
Mian
Solo Traveler
1.0
This accommodation is owned by thieves I will present all the evidence to the Polish police You can't withdraw all this money from my account without my consent I booked a room for 30 euros but they stole more than 250 euros under false pretense
This accommodation is owned by thieves I will present all the evidence to the Polish police You can't withdraw all this money from my account without my consent I booked a room for 30 euros but they stole more than 250 euros under false pretense
October 2024
Mark
Couple
8.0
The location is INCREDIBLE! Right in the heart of Chueca so close to some great bars and restaurants. The place was exceptionally clean. Cannot speak highly enough about the location. Cute little rooms, was happy that we ended up with a bathroom in our room. Water pressure was very good too. Great hot water. Our rooms were made up pretty much every day too. We really enjoyed our stay at hostal la fontana
October 2024
Lee
Solo Traveler
8.0
Location was amazing
October 2024
Zack
Solo Traveler
8.0
I really appreciated how quiet the room was despite how central the location is. It was really easy to get a good night's sleep. Comfortable bed and decent shower as well. The staff were also really nice and the location of the hostel is very ideal for anyone wanting to stay in and around the city centre.
There was no full partition/door between the bathroom and the room itself, although there is a glass wall behind the shower which kind of acts as such (not the worst thing in the world as it was a single room, but it did feel a bit strange for me)
October 2024
Aurelija
Family with young children
10.0
Location is perfect. Very clean. Comfy beds. Easy access to the rooms
It could be noisy from outside, but that's not a hotels fault.
October 2024
Mónica
Business Traveler
8.0
Location is more than excellent
The room was smaller than I thought but enough for me
November 2024
Pedro
Solo Traveler
6.0
Excellent location at the centre of the city. Friendly staff. Noise isolation from the outside.
Very small room size. Noisy because other rooms costumers activity, as room walls feel like paper. No privacy in that sense.
November 2024
Eduardo
Solo Traveler
7.0
In good condition
Bathroom. Extremely small
February 2025
Claudia C.
Group Traveler
7.0
Very nice locationm close to Grand Via, Sol and a walkable distance to Plaza Mayor.
Nice staff, willing to help.
Clean.
Really small room, with two bedsides and some shelves.
A flickering lamp
A little noisy form the neighbours
February 2025
Alesha
Solo Traveler
4.0
I liked it was great location
Smelled of sewage in the room
February 2025
Bernarda
Couple
10.0
Really nice location, the staff was super nice and helpful!!!!! ❤️
There is a bar in the first floor, some nights there was a lot of noise
February 2025
William
Family with young children
6.0
Location, security, cleanliness. It was fine.
Colourful decor in the booking website photos was absent in the accommodation; I'm ok with bare white walls but had in part booked on the basis of colourful decor. 50% of the time the shower was cold.
February 2025
Chris
Couple
10.0
Excellent central location a stones throw away from Gran Via. Handy for bus and Metro to explore Madrid
N/A
March 2025
Martin
Solo Traveler
7.0
I was surprised that I got a single bed room. Whole building was amazing as an architecture. Really easy to get there.
Air conditioning or somehow to get fresh air to this room
March 2025
Adrian
Solo Traveler
4.0
- it was clean
- the staff was nice and helpful.
- the fact that you can hear everything from the next rooms (even the phone notifications). It's so annoying.
- the room design. I understand it's an old building but it's clear they invested zero money in how a room looks. It's just terrible. And the pictures are actually quite deceiving.
- the price. Again, I understand it's in a central part of the city, but 90 euros for a night it's really not worth the price.
March 2025
Peter
Solo Traveler
7.0
Basic but good, clean and safe. Great location. Good value.
The room and especially bathroom was a bit dated but for the price I paid you usually don't have a private bathroom in Madrid, so that's fine.
March 2025
Jose M.
Couple
9.0
Everything was good
March 2025
Juan
Couple
4.0
Location excellent, Staff very helpful, and place was nice, but the room was too small and bathroom was the smallest I have ever seen.
Bathroom, it is way too small.
March 2025
Jacob
Solo Traveler
10.0
Great base for exploring central Madrid, La Fontana is quiet enough to get some sleep, too! Friendly, welcoming staff, and cozy, comfortable rooms. The space is well laid out with a washbasin, desk, and a comfortable bed. The shared bathroom is just next door and spotlessly clean. I really liked staying here, perfect for a short city break.
April 2025
Gamze
Group Traveler
8.0
The location is excellent in the center of Madrid near metro and bus station
Room is small
May 2025
Farid
Family with young children
3.0
Honestly, I didn’t like any thing about this property!! It was my worst experience ever!!!
It was just a corridor of 6m2 with no place to move, the bathroom was not clean with flies inside. The place was very noisy and the best of all, there was no air conditioning at 35 Deg outside!!! A place to avoid, I don’t recommend this establishment to any one.
August 2025
K.
Group Traveler
9.0
The location and value for the place were perfect! Located in a fun neighborhood near the city center. This place has all you need for a few nights in Madrid! I will for sure book again. Gracias
There was a bit of noise but it was to be expected. And you can't get upset about people enjoying themselves.
August 2025
Ozan
Couple
7.0
Clean; good location; close to a supermarket; shared refrigerator; luggage storage after check out (they labeled the luggages, which is nice).
The room was not like the ones in the images, nothing fancy.
Washbasin was in the room.
We only had one panel window looking at the small courtyard.
September 2025
Ana
Couple
10.0
The location was great, less than a block away from Gran Via , many stores , bars and restaurants around.
Room was small and simple, but is just for sleeping and shower. Very clean and quiet.
Communication was great.
It didn’t have air conditioning, but we new about it when we booked it.
It was extremely hot even with the fan on.
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