Hostal Xucar

Quite ok when you only have one night in Madrid as we had. The room and bathroom were clean, but basic. The woman running the hostel did not speak English, but she was friendly enough.

I'd say that is a cheap hostal, quite enough for a short period and very well located! In 5 min you are in the metro station that is only one stop to the city center, SOL! When you enter the place it smells like old, i don't know, something weird! The guy in the reception is quite old, so he only speaks Spanish, but for me it wasn't a problem! Considering the room, it was enough for me and my other 3 friends, free internet access, TV and a washbasin! The bath is outside of the room and clean! Good for a short period!

The Xucar hostal is situated in a very good place, near to the center of Madrid.

Rooms and bathroom are clean.

The only negative aspect I could find is, that no one there can speak in english.

Very central - great location - no amenities, really, but a good price for Madrid. (must pay in cash; must speak Spanish because they do not speak English)

Location is really good, rooms are a bit run down, but very clean. The staff (consisting of some guy and his wife I presume) does not talk a lot but does it's job. All in all maybe not the first place I'd check but definitely fine to stay if you're not after party or the typical "hostel atmosphere"!

It's an old place with only one bathroom for7-8 rooms. I miss the kithen as well, but everything is clean, and has a realy good position, near to almost every famous places.(Plus easy to find the flat, because they send a helpful email)

The hostal keep does not speak even a word of English. He was also a chain smoker. Worst of all, he demanded cash payment upfront, rather than charge with credit card. All of these combined made it a miserable stay.

Everything was quite good but staff don't speak in english.

Just OK.

Good location but rooms very hot in summer - no common lounge area,and did not appreciate having the owner barge into my room with his key at some ungodly hour of 6am

Xucar is a very nice hostel, it´s clean and has everything you need. It´s managed by a charming old lady and right in the center of madrid.

very close to the centre;-)

clean place, not perfect (becuase u can feel the smoke) but i think that the prize comparing with the standard is ok:-)only what was bad that staff doesnt speak in english;-)only spanish;-)

A couple rents rooms in their appartment in the 60s style. Very clean, evrything gets cleaned daily, also bathrooms, woman even makes beds every day. Not very sociable though, but in a great location close to the center. metro within 3 Min. At night mostly quiet.

Fit´s good with the price...