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Like all of Spain, Madrid<\/a> runs at an unhurried pace. Madrile\u00f1os<\/em> love to spend their time enjoying long lunches, leisurely afternoon coffees, and extended nights enjoying tapas and conversation. It\u2019s a city that gets up late and stays out late. <\/p>\n In this post, I\u2019ll share my list of the best hostels in Madrid to help make your trip easier. <\/p>\n If you don\u2019t want to read the whole list, the following are the best in each category:<\/p>\n Want more specifics? Here\u2019s my comprehensive list of the best hostels in Madrid:<\/p>\n The dorms are fairly basic but a big plus is that there are no bunk beds. The beds are all singles and there’s never more than six to a room (they have a female-only dorm too). The hostel also offers free tea, coffee, and yerba mate 24\/7. There’s a fully equipped kitchen for preparing your own food too. <\/p>\n Onefam Sungate at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n The rooms have custom-designed bunk beds with individual reading lights, plugs, and luggage storage underneath. I found the mattresses to be quite comfy and the showers are kept clean. There is also a delicious, hearty buffet breakfast that includes Spanish specialties like tortilla espa\u00f1ola<\/em>.<\/p>\n The Hat at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n I found the beds here comfy, with thick mattresses and individual reading lights, outlets, storage, and privacy curtains (only on the bottom bunks though). There\u2019s a fully equipped kitchen for cooking your own meals as well as a filling breakfast buffet for 6 EUR. <\/p>\n Ok Hostel at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n I found the dorm beds to be really comfy, with pod-style cubicles that offered plenty of privacy. The beds have outlets, lights, lockers, and curtains too. All the dorms have en-suite bathrooms too. <\/p>\n The Central House Lavapies at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n The dorm beds are super comfy and have thick mattresses so you can get a decent sleep. There are no curtains on the bunks but each bed has a reading light, personal shelf, USB ports and outlets, and under-bed lockers. There’s no kitchen, but the bars serve food and a filling breakfast is offered each morning for 7.50 EUR. <\/p>\n Generator Madrid at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n HostelPass members get 10% off.<\/a><\/p>\n The staff also organize all kinds of social activities, including walking and bike tours, pub crawls, group dinners, and sangria nights, so it’s really easy to meet people. You can also rent bikes from the hostel to explore on your own. The beds are really comfy and have curtains for privacy, thick mattresses, individual reading lights, and sockets to charge your devices.<\/p>\n 2060 The Newton Hostel at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n The dorms here are pretty basic, but they\u2019re clean and each bed has its own power socket, reading lamp, and locker. The mattresses aren’t that thick and don’t have curtains, but, let\u2019s be real, you\u2019re not staying here to get a decent night\u2019s sleep!<\/p>\n Cats Hostel at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n With its charming streets, historic sites, and long nights, the city is an easy place to enjoy on a budget. Regardless of your budget, interests, or travel style, Madrid<\/a> will have a hostel for you. <\/p>\n My detailed 200+ page guidebook is made for budget travelers like you! It cuts out the fluff found in other guides and gets straight to the practical information you need to travel while in Europe. It has suggested itineraries, budgets, ways to save money, on and off the beaten path things to see and do, non-touristy restaurants, markets, bars, safety tips, and much more! Click here to learn more and get your copy today.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n Get all my best Europe travel tips as well as free planning guides sent straight to you and see more of the country for less! <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\nBest Hostel for Budget Travelers<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n\n2060 The Newton Hostel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Hostel for Families<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n\nGenerator Madrid<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Hostel for Solo Female Travelers<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n\nOk Hostel Madrid<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Hostel for Digital Nomads<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n\nThe Central House Lavapies<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Hostel for Partying<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n\nCats Hostel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Overall Hostel<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n\nThe Central House Lavapies<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n1. Onefam Sungate<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nThis hostel is just a few blocks from Sol, the epicenter of the city. The hostel staff here is super friendly and I love that they organize a lot of free activities, including group dinners, daily walking tours, and nightly pub crawls. It’s a great hostel for solo travelers as they make it super easy to meet people.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n2. The Hat<\/a> <\/h3>\n
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\nCentrally located directly next to Plaza Mayor (the central square), The Hat is one of the most popular hostels in Madrid. It’s a very social hostel with sizable common areas. I especially love the large rooftop terrace and its bar that\u2019s a favorite even among locals (they open the bar to non-guests at night). The hostel also organizes regular activities too so there’s always something to do.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n3. Ok Hostel Madrid<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nCentrally located in the La Latina neighborhood, this is a fun hostel. They make it really easy to meet other travelers here as they organize a rotating list of events, including walking tours, bar crawls, and group dinners. There\u2019s also a bar on-site to hang out in.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n4. The Central House Lavapies<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nThis new eco-friendly hostel is in the heart of Lavapies, a multicultural neighborhood filled with bright street art, hip cafes, and cool bars. This hostel has a lot of amenities, including a games playroom, rooftop terrace (with a splash pool), and outdoor patio. There\u2019s also a bar and restaurant on-site, as well as a breakfast buffet offered each morning (6.50 EUR).<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n5. Generator Madrid<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nThe Generator hostel chain has some of my favorite hostels in Europe<\/a>. Located just steps from Gran Via, Madrid\u2019s main thoroughfare, this five-story hostel has two bars (one inside, one on the roof) so it’s possible to hang out and meet other travelers.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n6. 2060 The Newton Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nThis quirky hostel takes its name from Isaac Newton\u2019s prediction that the world would end in 2060. The entire hostel is covered in quotes and colorful artwork conveying this concept. I really like the rooftop terrace, though the real highlight is the spa and sauna. There’s an extra fee but it’s worth it! There\u2019s no breakfast buffet or hostel bar\/restaurant, but there is free coffee and churros every morning, and a fully equipped kitchen to make your own meals. <\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n7. Cats Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nThis is the best party hostel in Madrid. Once a week, the fountain in the middle of the hostel\u2019s 17th-century Andalusian-style patio is filled with sangria and things get wild. But even when there\u2019s not a sangria party going on, the hostel organizes a ton of social events, including nightly pub crawls, walking tours, quiz nights, and mojito nights. The hostel also has its own venue called the Cave where they host live music, dance parties, flamenco nights, and other parties! There’s a movie room too for when you just want to lounge around.<\/p>\n\n
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