In the heart of Madrid, Hostal Casa Sofía - Hostel offers a cozy retreat near Paseo de la Castellana. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and rest easy knowing there's a 24-hour front desk to help with any needs.
Cuatro Torres Business Area - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 15 min drive
Nuevos Ministerios Station - 5 min drive
Madrid (XTI-Chamartin Train Station) - 17 min walk
Madrid Chamartín Station - 18 min walk
Ventilla Station - 5 min walk
Valdeacederas Station - 12 min walk
Plaza de Castilla Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
ALCHEMY Specialty Coffee & Brunch 3.0 - 8 min walk
Galería de Alimentación - 9 min walk
Cafetería Churrería Márquez - 3 min walk
Cafetería Solaire - 8 min walk
Rodilla - 8 min walk
About this property
Hostel Sofía
Hostel Sofía offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Paseo de la Castellana and Plaza de Castilla. Also, Bernabéu Stadium and Gran Via are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Ventilla Station is 5 minutes and Valdeacederas Station is 12 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (10 years old and younger) not allowed
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Washing machine
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Shared accommodations
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Also known as
Hostal Casa Sofía
Hostel Sofía Madrid
Hostal Casa Sofía Hostel
Hostel Sofía Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Sofía Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Madrid
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hostel Sofía?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostel Sofía?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hostel Sofía.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel Sofía?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hostel Sofía?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Gran Via (10-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Hostel Sofía like?
Hostel Sofía is a short 5-minute walk from Ventilla Station and 3 minutes' walk from Paseo de la Castellana.
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Reviews
Hostel Sofía Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
7.0
Cleanliness
6.6
Amenities
7.0
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 7, 2025
Bring your own toiletries. Don't expect a lot (it's really cheap so, go figure). Location wise, it was well located as I have to catch the train at Chamartin.
Isaac
Isaac, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2024
Hostel cheap, clean and confortable
Clean, confortable, good service
Orlando
Orlando, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 11, 2024
A quick overnight before taking a train from Chamartin. Walking distance to La Vaguarda shopping center.
Karina
Karina, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Oct 6, 2025
Hotel tres sale
Malainine
Malainine, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Feb 26, 2026
Kitchen not available
Ivo
Ivo, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2025
A good place for a week or so.
Josue
Josue, 12-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2025
bueno for short night
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
nice
Air
Air, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
nice
Air
Air, 7-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 13, 2025
Very bad place to stay
mina
mina, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2025
good for the price
Abdellatif
Abdellatif, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
nice
Air
Air, 7-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Oct 1, 2025
NEVER NEVER NEVER BOOK HERE. I FELT UNSECURE. VERY DIRTY. PEOPLE FROM VERY POOR BACKGROUNDS LIVE THERE.
NEVER NEVER NOONE.
Nicolás
Nicolás, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Nov 18, 2025
Dirty Bathroom, jammed up over crowded rooms. Lockers busted can’t get assistance from staff. The hostile was more for homeless and drug addicts. I ended up leaving and staying at a hotel up the street. And when you did find a staff member, they acted like you were bothering them. It was terrible. I managed to get out safely. Everything was fine after that.
Jeffery
Jeffery, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 31, 2025
Good
Juan
Juan, 6-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 24, 2025
Not convinient
Sunardi
Sunardi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 21, 2024
👍
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Nov 5, 2025
First there is one bathroom with hot water all other three or four don’t , the staff will walk into the rooms at any time with no worrying and loud, the kitchen has nothing in it not even a spoon, there were signs that you can’t use the stove and the microwave !???!??!
Horrible stay negative -1000, I thought is gonna be like the pictures but it is not
Hasan
Hasan, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 15, 2025
It’s bad place
Eslam
Eslam, 5-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 13, 2024
Horrible
Miguel
Miguel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Ok
Juan Carlos
Juan Carlos, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Aug 27, 2025
Español
El personal fue siempre muy amable, pero mi experiencia no fue positiva. Me asignaron una habitación mixta de 16 camas en la que era la única mujer. Los camarotes estaban demasiado juntos, sin separadores ni cortinas, y no había un lugar seguro para dejar el equipaje, solo en la recepción en un piso diferente. Llegué de noche y no tuve opción de cambiar de lugar, pero no me sentí segura.
English
The staff was very kind and helpful, but my overall experience was not positive. I was assigned to a 16-bed mixed dorm where I was the only woman. The bunks were extremely close together, with no dividers or curtains, and there was no secure place to store luggage other than the reception on a different floor. I arrived late at night and couldn’t change hostels, but I didn’t feel safe.
Catalina
Catalina, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Nov 10, 2023
I was supposed to stay here for 9 nights, but I left first thing in the morning after the first night and went to a hotel. The beds were actually air mattresses with one small blanket, and there were no lockers or anywhere to put your belongings except in the room, where they got in the way of others or could be stolen. Between people screaming their heads off in the middle of the night and pushing others, the broken shower, and the disgusting toilets, I would recommend sleeping on the street over this place. I felt so unsafe that I broke out in stress hives for the next several days.
Holly
Holly, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2026
Excelente hostel , muy tranquilo y las malas reseñas que hay es por los mismos huéspedes que no cumplen las normas .