I enjoyed my stay at Babel Guesthouse in Madrid - I was just looking for somewhere conveniently located and inexpensive and this provided both. The room wasn't huge, but was big enough for two. The location was really good, near Plaza de España and only 10-15 minutes walk from the very centre - we spent the whole weekend walking around... More

They didn't have a room when we got there, but they put us in their sister hostel, about 50mts away. This seems to be a common occurrence. Our room was plain, but comfortable. The bathroom was small, but adequate and with plenty of very hot water. The staff went well out of their way to make sure we were comfortable.... More

I booked a room one month before traveling to Madrid. When we got there - very good location - they didn't have an empty room! But it was good, after all: they sent us to a very close bed and breakfast with a private bathroom - the one we've booked at Babel was a shared one. The new place -... More

Those guys think of everything, they've got nice clean rooms for you to have a sleep, festive decorations to make life better, the location is terrific and the owners are friendly chaps. So, GOOD LUCK! More

I stayed at the hostel in may, with amazing wonderful weather. When I arrived at the hostel it was exactly like in the pictures. It has a convenience store in the first floor, which was great to buy breakfast and snacks. Luciano, the hostel owner was one of the nicest, sweetest people I have ever met. He was very welcoming... More

If my wife and I return to Madrid - and i hope we do - we plan on staying at the Babel Guesthouse again. The rooms were very spacious and clean. A nice kitchen and shared bathroom just down a short hallway, and Luciano - proprietor - was kind enough to make us coffee in the morning and talk with... More

I stayed here with two girlfriends for one night. It was only 20 Euro per person which I thought was a really good price. It's located near two metro stops (on two different lines, which is really nice). It's close to Plaza Sol, El Prado and Plaza Mayor. The owner is friendly although he doesn't speak any English (which was... More