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Hostal Ballesta

2.0 of 5
Ballesta, 5, 28004 Madrid, Spain
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Hostal Ballesta
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DFW
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Hostal Ballesta was conveniently located a few blocks away from Gran via making it very easy to go in and out! Make sure that you have clear directions on how to get there since the roads are tiny and the hostal blends in. This is a hostal so keep in mind you will not be staying in a hotel. Service... More

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HSBallesta, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Hostal Ballesta, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear Customer, thank you very much for choosing us for your stay in Madrid and thank you for your comments on trypadvisor, that help us better everyday work. We are glad to know that your stay with us has been positive and we hope you visit us again. Thanks and Best regards. Mercedes Larroca More

Porto, Portugal
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Positive: Location, nice staff, room decor, free wifi, very nice comodities room with computers, sofas, hd tv... Negative: The window didn't catch enough sunlight, the pillows were hard, can't control the air conditioner and shower with nowhere to place shampoo, soap, etc.

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HSBallesta, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Hostal Ballesta, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Dear guest, thanks a lot of for your opinions and your visit, its very positive for us. Answering your opinion : the air conditioned is possible to control from the room, has a litle box to put the temperature. Thanks and Best Regards. Mercedes Larroca More

Lutry, Switzerland
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Very good located. 1 min walk from Gran Via, very close from metro station and 10-15 min walk to Plaza Mayor, and 5 min walk from the other main shopping street. The room was clean and the staff very helpful. Ask them for non touristic restaurants, they will provide you little tapas-bar restaurants where they are not used to tourists.... More

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HSBallesta, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Hostal Ballesta, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Dear Customer, thank you very much for choosing us for your stay in Madrid and thank you for your opinions on trypadvisor. We are glad to know that your stay with us has been positive and we hope you visit us again. Thanks and Best regards. Mercedes Larroca More

Thessaloniki, Greece
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013 via mobile

Very good price in the center of Madrid! Even prostitutes in this street wasn't case of any problem. In real, it was a little bit funny :) We loved the rooms and bathrooms are so nice! Friendly staff!

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HSBallesta, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Hostal Ballesta, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Dear Customer, thank you very much for choosing us for your stay in Madrid and thank you for your comments on trypadvisor, that help us better everyday work. We are glad to know that your stay with us has been positive and we hope you visit us again. Thanks and Best regards. Mercedes Larroca More

Bath
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

All in this is a decent place to stay in central Madrid. I felt slightly underwhelmed by the room I had - quite small, no balcony etc but on the whole it was good. The only major complaint I would have is that the room was very noisy. Not from street noise as I had an interior room but from... More

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HSBallesta, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Hostal Ballesta, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Dear Guest, first thank you chose us for your stay in Madrid, thanks for your opinions, it helps us to improve day by day, we feel that we have the desired peace, but sometimes there are noisy guests. We hope you visit us again. Thanks and Best regards. Mercedes Larroca More

Madrid
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

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Bucharest, Romania
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19 reviews 19 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

Amazing value for money . Decent sized rooms with a balcony , clean and good furniture . However the great room quality is not the best feature of Ballesta as it is only 100 meters away from the Gran Via . So you have a 2 minute walk to the underground station and probably the most important retail street in... More

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HSBallesta, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Hostal Ballesta, responded to this review
18 February 2013

Dear Customer, We appreciate your visit and your opinions to help us to improve day by day. We hope that if they return to Madrid visit us again. Thank you and Best regards. Mercedes Larroca More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013 via mobile

Perfect location-same distance between Metro Callao and Gran Via.Easy to find.Very polite stuff.Enough room size, comf.bed and the bathroom was ok.Perfect Wi-fi.Great value for money.Room wasn't facing the street and was very silent.It is

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HSBallesta, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Hostal Ballesta, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Dear guest, thanks a lot of for your visit and your positive opinions. We wait return to Hostal Ballesta. Best regards. Mercedes Larroca More

1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013 via mobile

A fantastically placed, clean and modern Hostel in the heart of Madrid. I only stayed one night but I couldn't fault it in the slightest with exception of things outside of managements control (e.g. The escorts scouting for business).

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HSBallesta, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Hostal Ballesta, responded to this review
16 January 2013

Dear Customer, We appreciate your visit and your opinions to help us to improve day by day. We hope that if they return to Madrid visit us again. Thank you and Best regards. Mercedes Larroca More

Moscow, Russia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

OMG! It is absolutely fabulous place to stay in Madrid!!! I stayed here this January for the 5th time and, please, believe me I will come back for 100% sure!!!! And now finally I take my time to make this review and say: THANK YOU!!! YOU ARE ONES OF THE BEST!!!! Hostal Ballesta has almost everything for good and relaxing... More

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HSBallesta, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Hostal Ballesta, responded to this review
16 January 2013

Dear customer, always a pleasure to visit and stay with us, thank you very much for choosing us for your stay in Madrid and thank you for your comments on trypadvisor, we are happy to have customers like you. We look forward to your visit Alexander. Thanks and regards. Mercedes Larroca More

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Also Known As:
Hostal Ballesta Hotel
Hostal Ballesta Madrid
Hostal Ballesta Hotel Madrid
Address: Ballesta, 5, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Region: Spain > Community of Madrid > Madrid
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
#108 Family Hotels in Madrid
Price range (per night): 55 AUD - 115 AUD
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
You can walk to the most emblematic monuments of our city and the Gran Vía with its cinemas and theaters. Is a welcoming, recently refurbished and very affordable prices, taking all the services for a pleasant stay to our customers. Ideal for guests looking for affordable accommodation.We have comfortable single and double with private bath, TV, telephone, heating, an Internet area with several terminals, etc..Ballesta Hostal is a comfortable hostel Situated in the heart of Madrid, Which Allows a Variety of public transport facilities, whatever Their plans, business or pleasure. You Can walk to the most emblematic monuments of Our City and the Gran Va with its cinemas and theaters. Is a welcoming, recently refurbished and very affordable prices, taking all the services for a pleasant stay to Our Customers. Ideal for guests looking for affordable accommodation. We Have comfortable single and double with private bath, TV, telephone, heating, an area with Several Internet terminals, etc. .. ... more   less 
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