The Central House Madrid Lavapies

Spain , Madrid
Madrid, Calle Encomienda 16
Show on Google | Map

100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Lesley

Brilliant hostel, lovely staff, great area. Highly recommended.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Madison

Close to the train station and very clean

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Mark

Had a very good stay.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Emiliano

We really enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and in a great central location, close to everything. Check-in was easy and smooth. We would definitely stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Ariane

It was a quick stay for 1 night only between my trip from Seville and Valencia but as far I could see the hostel looks nice and the staff is friendly. Good ambient and installations. Stayed in a mixed room and the bathroom and shower is much better than the other hostel I stayed in Madrid before, not far from this one. There’s a separation for people put their toiletries which I think it’s really important, as most hostels are disorganised and lack privacy unfortunately.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2026

Radzhana

The hostel is located near the center. I liked the concept of the hostel and cleanliness. It has a restaurant downstairs and it’s crowded in the evening and noisy. I went to sleep around 10 pm but before midnight I couldn’t sleep because people were chatting and smoking cigarettes downstairs. The staff was helpful but they didn’t allow me to get in the room before 3 pm even though it was empty. I had to wait an hour. I know that check in is at 3 pm but if the room is empty they could make sometime an exception.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Joseph

Clean rooms and bathrooms. Stayed with family. Very convinient location and smooth process

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

HECTOR

Si! Me gustó la estancia 😌

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Katharine

We loved our time at the Central House. The vibe is great and the room was very comfortable. This was the best property we stayed in during our 8 day stint in Spain. Would highly recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Hamza

Thank you for the good stay. Everything was clean and well organized. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was comfortable. I appreciated the service and the overall experience

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2026

Jodie

Room was clean, good facilities but not very social including the staff

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Rosa Margarita

Breakfast need more hot options, the coffee must be better

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2025

Lisa Xiaoling

Great location , friendly staff, clean room

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Mohamed Said

A really cool corner to stay

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

28 Nov 2025

Norma

I never were there cause they cancelled my reservation and don’t refund my money

4/10

Poor

11 Nov 2025

Oscar

The location and infrastructure of hostel is not bad but it got diminished from the get go by the staff that is quite short and unhelpful.

The first day we did not have a toilet as the door was broken and we had to use the public bar toilet in a different building. We let the staff know and they said \"we're not going to call a technician on the weekend because it isn't an emergency\". Ultimately they just removed the door and lock so we could use the toilet but not close the door which was better than no toilet

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Elisabeth

Reception / check in was not

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Erika tatiana

It was a great place to stay with my family

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Damarcus

One of the best hostel experiences I’ve had. The restaurant , the area, the people all made it happen. They have events and meetups for guest! It was a clean and tidy room, I stayed there twice and for over a 10 day stretch! The staff were friendly and helpful. Also everyone was there..
I saw families, singles , big groups , small groups LGBT friendly, great networking and space to telework.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Damarcus

Okay, so I have stayed in a few Hostels and this one was very upscale for me. I like that there was every age and culture staying in the place. I used the 6 bed private bath for my first stay and it was only used by me and one other person, so it almost felt private. The beds are comfortable, the bar and lounging area downstairs are very nicely done and lovely. They have a Dj on certain nights and days. The breakfast was good for what you pay, but the pizza is amazing! Staff are friendly and helpful. They have so many social functions every week, meetups, and workout sessions that it felt like a resort. It has been interesting staying with other people like in college or high school, but if you are social it is a welcome change. You need to rent a towel and they have reliable WiFi! I’ve decided to stay again for a week because it was centrally located and well priced. Most of the highlights of the city are walking distance or by easy metro subway system!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Margaret

Fantastic hostel, which is more like a hotel! Everything is so clean and new. The place is really spacious - including all common areas, rooms, bathrooms, and it’s a comfortable place to hang out.

Staff are really friendly- I don’t know all of their names, but I remember Clara at breakfast was helpful and sweet! The breakfast was delicious - better than most hotel breakfasts I’ve had.

I have stayed in a lot of hostels and this is one of the best. The area is cool and trendy, with so much to do and Would love to come back again. The hot and cold water station was very much appreciated :)

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Eberardo

Clean room, great area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Elisha

My first time staying at a Hostel and was very impressed. Would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Jeff

Location: 5-minute walk from the subway station, and in the proximity of the attractions and shopping areas
Cleanliness: good, towel rental is available or you can bring your own
Breakfast costs only EUR10, and can be paid at the reception.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Tonatiuh

Very well planned and use of spaces, great break fast and super nice staff.

The area is no the safest, specially after dark.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Tom

Clean and tidy, great place

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2025

Miguel

Central House is a great place to stay, but the host was very poor and this particular one doesn't have a quite time like the one on Lisbon. The host never asked me if it was my first time in Madrid, didn't provide any suggestions, or directions, was very impersonal, and then he asked if I was OK with sleeping on the top bed? I said, I don't understand your question, do you have other option? He said \"no\" so I was like, what is your point? I will rate the \"welcoming or host\" service very poor. Not what you expect from a hostel. This hostel has a \"bar\" included (not part of the hostel, inside the hostel) and a patio...there was drunk people screaming and laughing very late at night into the early morning hours. Next time I will pick a different place.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Lori

This is the first time in 25 years I stayed in a hostel. It far exceeded my expectations. I started in a 4 person so female dorm. Or bathroom was clean. The staff was super friendly. I had their breakfast one morning which was better nice. It includes Selection of meat, cheese, bread, fruit, yogurt, juice, eggs and two coffee machines. The lobby is very trendy and conducive to hanging out. It was a very enjoyable stay and I would recommend it. I was having alone.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2025

Yazan

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

Sung Hyun

Clean, well-organized in guest reception.
Doesn't have kitchenette. It has its own restaurant. Breakfast was good.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2025

Patricia

A fabulous budget option for central Madrid

It's easy to flinch a bit when you hear the term \"hostel\" but the Central House in Lavapiés in Madrid isn't just a clean, comfortable place to stay. With a funky bar that has something fun programmed every night (walking tours, trivia nights, language exchanges) and super-helpful staff who know the area inside and out, it's a great resource for getting to know Europe's most vibrant capital city. It's located within walking distance of the Plaza Mayor and the Puerta del Sol, with lots of great bookstores, bars and restaurants nearby, and is easy to reach by public transit.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

Guillermo

It was very central, close to everything. Clean and nice. I love the bar.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

idamary

Convenient place in a centric area, good price this was my first experience in a hostel and it was very good.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2024

Adrian Thaddeus Anthony

Lovely hostel in an excellent location. Convenient and close to major attractions. The lobby is inviting and hip. I would book here again when we return to Madrid. The quad room was tight for 4 adults but it’s fine.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2024

Richelle

Staff service was phenomenal! They were very friendly and accommodating. We arrived early and they were super nice and accommodated us and let us check in early. They also call the cabs for us whenever needed. The bathrooms were not the cleanest and you had to rent towels. Other than that, everything was great!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Patrick Nti

Perfect

Amazing

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

Tharyn

Good option for easy access to Central Madrid and convenient location towards night life, markets and more.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

Andres

Great place, cheap convenient

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2024

Trini

The hotel was really nice and the staff was super friendly

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2024

Melissa

Highly recommend. Great location, clean and modern

Location was really good. I walked everywhere. The hostel was very modern and clean, almost felt more like a hotel. Having the cityplaza resto right across was very convenient for a bite and a drink.
A few cons…had to pay to store my luggage. Every other place I’ve been to does it for free. No hair dryer in the room, had to ask at the front desk and the hair dryer stopped working after 2mins. The communal dinner doesn’t really seem to be a thing. The people at the city plaza didn’t even know what I was talking about when I mentioned it.
But overall, I would still highly recommend

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Elena Carolina

Very easy going, clean and functional

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Oct 2024

DiDi

Check-in efficient but not very friendly; maybe because busy holiday wkd? Other staff much more personable.
Sunday walking tour w Izzi outstanding. Good pace, lots of history & general knowledge

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Jonathan

Place centrally located.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Alex

Great little hostel, friendly staff, easy to get around the central areas. Can’t fault it for the price.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2024

porfirio

Very Central

Great central place with lots to do, has bottom level parking as well so a must if you rent a car, got free beers at the bar aswell, very hipster. Would likely return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2024

Muzamil

Awesome

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Lori

Great clean room centrally located

Penthouse room was great for a group of friends. Only one bathroom, though, and no door on the shower. Get to the breakfast at the hostel if you can - it was excellent. Centrally located. Can walk to major sites. Subway stop about 2-3 blocks away.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Wonderful stay! Near everything in city center.

Very clean and comfortable. Each of my family members were able to get their own bunkbed which we all loved a lot. Great location, accessible to everything the city has to offer: food, attractions, travel, tourist sites. Would definitely come here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2024

Yvonne

Gem Of A Hostel

Ideal location for our Metallica weekend. Great welcome with complimentary drinks. Twin room with balcony was of a high standard. All public areas were of a high standard as was the food in the restaurant. Lots on offer and we joined the free historical walking tour which was very informative. There was a friendly vibe around the place with facilities for all guests.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Emma

Highly recommend

The hostel was clean and comfortable and I enjoyed that activities were organised. The staff at reception were very helpful and I enjoyed my stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2024

Lani

Our family had a wonderful stay. Kids loved it!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2024

Jayson

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2024

Helen

I like the location of this place that it is close to most attractions in Madrid including the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor, but the Room space is very tiny, I don’t like bunk beds Bec can’t sleep with my husband, very noisy at night bec of the bars across the street.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Anthony

Fantastic hostel stay

Excellent stay at this centrally located hostel. The shared room was spacious and very clean with 2 lockers for clothes and bags (you have to bring your own padlock). The lounge offered different spaces for single individuals and groups which made it easy to chill out. The breakfast buffet included cereals, scrambled eggs, mushrooms, tortillas, breads, fruits, juices, cheeses, churros and hot drinks to satisfy most if not all tastes. I would thoroughly recommend this accommodation for an enjoyable visit to this lively city.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2024

JOSHUA

Amazing location and well equipped room. Free welcome drink in the cool bar and loads of stuff nearby. Would recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2024

Maria

Es moderno y bonito. Las camas cómodas y limpias. Fui en familia y tuve una habitación privada.
Tuvimos la mala suerte que siendo primavera hacía calor y no apagamos el aire, así que no entendíamos porque hacía tanto calor en la noche. Finalmente lo apagamos y pudimos dormir. es en un barrio cerca a todo aunque no es el barrio más bonito. Pero si lo volvería a usar el hostel, las personas son súper amables y es muy moderno todo!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2024

Madison

As a solo female traveler I felt super safe and had a great time meeting people and seeing the city. Lots of spaces to hang out by yourself or with a group and the bedroom of 8 was comfortable aswell.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2024

Keli

This was a great location and facility. The staff was wonferful. The rooms had everything you needed. My only suggestion is to have a blow dryer in the room. It was a great place. We will definitely stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2024

Charu

This was the cleanest hostel that we were really impressed by.
We are a family of 5- 2 adult & 3 kids, so we decided to book their 6 bed room. The room was basic but clean.

The staff/ guest services was exceptional. They have 24 hr front desk which was very helpful. They answered our questions patiently. The look of this property is very trendy and has a good vibe.
We also got their help to book a taxi back to the airport and it was very convenient.
Overall had nice experience at this hostel.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2023

Seth

This property was a great value for our family of five. The room is pretty much no frills with three sets of solid bunk beds with very comfortable mattresses. Exactly what we were looking for! The location is quiet and the blackout curtains on each bunk made for great sleep. The breakfast buffet was better than expected with multiple fresh options. All of the areas we visited in Madrid were within walking distance of the hostel. Lastly, the staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Will definitely keep this company in mind when visiting other cities as they do have other locations.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

First time to write a review for a hotel/hostel. I just really need to share how great this hostel is. What you see in the pictures is what it is, modern, looks clean. The only difference is the room we had. It looked a little smaller but it didn't matter. My daughter loved her stay too. She would always play around at the mini plaza while we waited for my wife and other relatives. She even cried when we told her we were leaving. The Service is the best part of the hostel, especially Ibrahim, who assisted us on our checkin and also on the issue we had on our transfers. We'll definitely go back. Thank you.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2023

Jessica

Good stay in Madrid

Enjoyed the location and the stay was very moderns. A lot more families than expected since it’s part hostel part hotel

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2023

NEELAM

bigger rooms than most hostels I have ever stayed in

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2023

Alexander

Nice hostel. Booked a private room as a single but was given a quad room with 4 beds. Unfortunately its layout then meant the main area didn't get cooled adequately by the AC and stayed around 25 degrees, so opening the window was the only option, with noise all night long.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2023

Pablo

Great place for the price

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2023

lilliam

I liked everything, the people in the the front desk were very nice and their customer service was excellent

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2023

Marykay

This was a great hostel in a great location! So much to do and see within walking distance. Private rooms were nice & spacious. Our only complaint is that there is a lot of noise/activity at all hours of the night in the courtyard area. Other than that it was a great place to stay during our time in Madrid.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2023

Ronald

Muy buen personal, buena ubicación y un buen bar para comenzar la noche

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Fabian

Great place to stay and very good location. Property very clean and staff is very nice. Will definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2023

Frederick

Clean, modern and centrally located. Highly recommend!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2023

moataz

Nothing was bad every thing was nice

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2023

Peter

Great hostel, I would highly recommend. The hosts are super friendly and assist you with any queries.

Great location also, fairly close to the metro system with the major tourist attractions nearby. Make sure you do the free walking tour, this was a great opportunity for me to meet other fellow travellers and our guide Erika was super helpful.

Thanks to the Hostel for making my trip to madrid an enjoyable experience.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2022

Zahoris

The area around the property isn't that great but the property itself inside is amazing

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2022

James

Service was excellent. All the staff I dealt with were genuinely friendly, helpful, and seemed happy in their jobs.

The rooms were quite modern, comfy beds, and generally quiet. But please just consider the volume of the music in the bar downstairs, as my final night (tuesday) was actually a little loud.

The only thing that really annoyed me is that they charge you to store your bag prior to check-in. I’m sorry, but I’ve stayed in hotels and hostels all over the world and never had this. I’m a paying customer who wants to store my bags before check-in and you’re gonna ask for a fee? So I didn’t, I actually took my bag to the nearby newton hostel I stayed at the previous night and guess what - they let me store my bag for free, even though I’d checked out! Please drop these ridiculous charges. Remember, backpackers are trying to save money when they can. I paid more for this hostel already, as it looked nicer (and was). Don’t want to have to pay silly fees on top. Please don’t give me an excuse. ;)

Other than that, it’s a nice hostel which I would recommend for sure!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2022

Verified traveler

Loved it, will stay again. Front desk customer service was ABOVE PAR here. Couldnt book second additional day unfortunately but mext time in Madrid!

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2022

Jineth

Good hotel/hostal like place, with great location. Walking distance from plaza mayor. The only thing I didn’t like is that we were not able to control the AC, it was hot outside and I needed it to cool down. I would also like access to ice and water in the room .

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2022

Ken

The staffs were kind and helpful!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2022

kate

A fantastic stay.

I travelled with 5 friends and we booked the Penthouse. It was fantastic. A really great location too.
The rooftop pool is more a paddling pool, so we didnt end up using it, but the bars and entertainment are brilliant.
We loved our room and found it very clean and comfortable.
Would definitely recommend and would return.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2022

Robyn

The hostel is chic and the beds are comfortable, clean, quiet and the room dark. I wouldn't recommend the breakfast - it was nothing special. The front desk staff is available 24/7 and they were very kind and helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2022

Rosa

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2022

yony

I love everything.! There it was thing that i was not to happy about and that was the buffet .they had scrambled eggs every single day. .. .and i even mention to the desk people and in the people in the bar, but they said thats all the y could do.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Andres F

Muy central, limpio, en muy buen estado las camas

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

sebat

Parfaitement positionné, le personnel est très accueillant et agréable. Les lieux, chambres, lits sont propres. Bien organisé et calme. Le petit déjeuner est très bien aussi.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Morten Fjelrad

Fin placering. Vi havde et 2 personers værelse på 3. sal med gode senge. Morgenmad var ok. Meget venligt og hjælpsomt personale.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Jose Javier

Linda ubicación y diseño, personal amable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Julie

La chambre était propre, l’hôtel est vraiment bien situé. Toutefois, le personnel est peu chaleureux, au restaurant les employés sont mêmes froids.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Sara

Todo bien solo la puerta q se decompuso pero excelente espacio

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Satoru

清潔な宿、親切なスタッフ

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

03 Jan 2026

Yusuke

追加料金が高い。

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Lucas

A equipe foi super atenciosa e receptiva, o quarto privativo é excelente. O café da manhã é simples mas também de ótima qualidade. Voltaria a me hospedar sem duvodas.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Dec 2025

Rodrigo

Limpeza é um ponto a ser melhorado no hostel. Os banheiros são muito sujos e só são limpos 1 vez ao dia (inaceitável pela rotatividade de uso), meu quarto também estava bastante sujo e havia muito barulho do bar do hostel todas as noites. É ótimo o bar ter música animada e drinks, mas deve ter uma acústica adequada para não atrapalhar os hóspedes que desejam dormir. Eu acho muito ruim ser cobrado para guardar a bagagem antes do check in ou depois do check out, o hostel deveria oferecer isso gratuitamente e só cobrar dos hóspedes que desejam deixar malas grandes por toda a estadia no guarda-volume da recepção. Existe a proibição de não comer nos quartos, mas não existe monitoramento disso! No meu quarto haviam dois hóspedes que comiam coisas com um cheiro péssimo e invadia todo o quarto. Para que ter regras se não há fiscalização?

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2025

CAMILA

O quarto para 4 meninas é muito pequeno. As camas também são pequenas.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Cesar

Muy bueno , tiene lo que esperas , quizás un poco de más variedad en el desayuno pero todo bien

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Denis

Bien situé au centre de Madrid

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2025

Deniz

Oda ve yataklar gayet temiz. Her gün odalar temizleniyor. Personel çok sıcakkanlı. İlk hostel deneyimim olduğu için gergindim ama güzel geçti.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2025

Emre

Otel temiz ve personel çok nazikti. Turistik merkezlere çok yakın ve ulaşım kolaydır. Kesinlikle tavsiye edilir.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Isabella

Café da manhã ótimo e limpeza do quarto excelente!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Oscar

Buena ubicación

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Maria Dolores

Hemos estado 2 personas en una habitación privada por trabajo.Destacar la amabilidad de los chicos de recepción ,los servicios y la ubicación del hotel.Sin duda para repetir

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2025

Carlos Raúl

Guay

Leisure