Arc House Pop Art

Arc House Pop Art — Madrid, Spain and Canary Islands

Arc House Pop Art is an adults-only budget hostel with large dorms and shared bathrooms in Lavapiés in Madrid, Spain and Canary Islands.

Address: C. de la Sombrerería 27, Madrid. Property ID: 1382690.

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Axel's take: 5.6/10

Convenient for Madrid’s museums, but maintenance and security complaints undermine the savings. an adults-only budget hostel with large dorms and shared bathrooms in Lavapiés, scored for what it is.

Arc House Pop Art is a budget hostel, not a conventional two-star hotel: expect large dormitories and shared bathrooms. Its strongest argument is location, with Reina Sofía, Atocha and Lavapiés metro within walking distance. Booking.com and Hotels.com guests often appreciate the convenience, and helpful staff earn praise. It could work for experienced hostel travelers prioritizing a central bed over comfort.

We’d nevertheless look elsewhere first. Overall ratings are mixed, while 2026 reviews on Hostelworld and Trip.com repeatedly describe faulty locks, poorly maintained bathrooms and unstable bunks; several also raise cleanliness and overnight access concerns. Those are basic hostel expectations, not missing luxuries. Add cramped showers and possible nighttime noise, and the compromises outweigh the location for us. Skip it if reliable security, privacy or uninterrupted sleep matters.

• Best for: Experienced dorm travelers; Adults prioritizing museum and rail access

• Watch out for: Repeated lock and overnight access complaints; Uneven bathroom cleanliness and maintenance; Large shared dorms and nighttime noise

• Location: Walkable to Reina Sofía, Atocha and Lavapiés metro; confirm the entrance, as listings differ between numbers 24 and 27.

• Rooms: Mixed and women-only dorms with shared bathrooms; recurring reports of wobbly bunks and cramped showers.

• Cleanliness: Mixed feedback overall, with repeated recent complaints about bathroom hygiene and mold.

• Service: Helpful staff receive praise, but arrival communication and access-code handling draw complaints.

• Amenities: Wi-Fi, lounge and terrace are listed; food facilities are basic, and breakfast is unavailable.

• Fees and surprises: No elevator; listed check-in ends at 22:00 and checkout is 10:00, so confirm arrival arrangements before booking.

Axel's opinion of Arc House Pop Art, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Booking.com · Hotels.com · hostelworld.com · Trip.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Arc House Pop Art

• Property type: Hostel
• 2-star hotel
• C. de la Sombrerería 27, Madrid
• Amenities: Pets Not Allowed, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 10:00
• City page: Hotels in Madrid

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Other

Bed in Dorm Duplex

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Bed in Dorm (female dorm)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Standard room

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Duplex room

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Cottage

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

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