Tijcal I is located just 20 meters from Plaza Mayor and in a pedestrian area. It is right in the city centre – close to Puerta del Sol, the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral. Classified by many international tourist guides (guide du routard, lonely planet, let´s go, etc) as “the best Quality-Price relationship in its category”. Recently renovated. The staff will offer you a personalized service and a good command of different languages, making it easier for you to enjoy your stay.
Number of Rooms:31
HOTEL FACILITIES
General
Gay Friendly, Luggage Storage, Heating, Safety Deposit Box, Elevator, Family Rooms, Non-Smoking Rooms, 24-Hour Front Desk
Services
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Tour Desk, Internet Services, Ironing Service, Breakfast in the Room, Laundry, Airport Shuttle, Room Service
Location
City Centre
Room information
All of the hostel’s rooms are comfortable and well-equipped and each room has a private bathroom. Air conditioning and safety deposit boxes are available at an additional cost. Free Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available in all the rooms and throughout the hostel.
Food & Beverage
Breakfast is available in your room whenever you want; simply order it at the front desk the night before.
The guesthouse's new restaurant is located just 3 blocks away and specialises in pizza, pasta and barbecued and charcoal-grilled foods. The restaurant’s menus also feature other Mediterranean dishes.
The restaurant’s opening times are available at the front desk. A soft drink, a beer or a glass of wine is given to all guests on the day of check-in. Guests also receive a 10% discount on all lunches and dinners in the restaurant.
Area information
The hostel has a superb location, right in the very heart of Madrid. It is just 20 metres away from the city’s Plaza Mayor, in a pedestrian area. Puerta del Sol, one of the busiest and most well known places in Madrid, is just a couple of blocks away. Madrid’s world famous Gran Via and all of its shops and boutiques are only 5 minutes walk away. The Royal Palace, the Real Theatre and Almudena Cathedral are just a 10-minute stroll from the hostel.
The convenient, central location also means that the hostel is well served by public transport, making it easy for you to explore the whole of the city and the surrounding area. Sol Metro station is just 3 blocks away, offering fast, convenient access to Madrid’s underground train network.
Travel information
However you are coming to our hostel, we suggest that you print the little map in the photo gallery.
From Madrid-Barajas Airport:
By Taxi:
Taking 20-30 minutes. Ask the taxi driver to take you via Avenida de America, along Calle Serrano, then to Calle Alcala to the famous Puerta del Sol.
NB. If you arrive by taxi, you need to pay only what the taxi meter indicates; all additional charges are specified in English and Spanish on the passenger window.
By Metro:
Taking about 40 minutes. Take line 8 to Nuevos Ministrios station then change to line 10 as far as Tribunal. Here, change again to line 1 and exit at Sol station.
By Bus:
Taking about 40 minutes, this costs about EUR 2 per person. Bus number 200, from all airport terminals, takes you to Intercambiador de Avenida de America”(right in front of Avenida de America Metro station). Change to Metro line 4 until you reach Goya station, then change to line 2 to Sol station.
From Atocha Train Station:
By Taxi (see note above):
Taking about 10 minutes. Ask the taxi driver to go down Calle Atocha.
By Metro:
Taking about 15 minutes, Metro line 1 will take you straight to Sol station.
From Chamartin Train Station:
By Taxi (see note above):
Taking about 20 minutes. Ask the taxi driver to go along Paseo de la Castellana, then to Fontana Cibeles, then to Calle Alcala until Puerta del Sol.
By Metro:
Taking about 25 minutes you can take Metro line 10 to Tribunal station, then line 1 to Sol station.
From Puerta del Sol:
Once you are at the famous Puerta del Sol, consult the map to get to the hostel. It takes 2 minutes on foot.
Comments
The full cost of the booking must be paid on the day of check-in. A special discount of 5% is available for cash payment (this discount is not valid for optional additional services).
All of the quoted prices include taxes. Any modification or cancellation must be made through booking.com or it won´t be taken into account.
Optional safety deposit box - EUR 1.50 per day.
Optional air conditioning - EUR 5 per day.
General
PetsPets are not allowed.
Children and extra bedsAll children are welcome.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
CancellationIf cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
InternetWireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Prepay PolicyNo deposit will be charged.
ParkingPrivate parking is possible on streets nearby and costs EUR 28.00 per day.
