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Mola Hostel rates, Madrid

Axel's lowest rate seen for Mola Hostel: $123 a night all in, Nov 2 to Nov 3, 2026. Seen Oct 13.

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Mola Hostel

2-star hotel · Calle Atocha 16, Madrid

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Axel's take

a budget hostel with dorms and private rooms in central Madrid

7.9/10

A practical central base, stronger on location than quiet or social atmosphere.

Mola is a budget hostel, not a conventional two-star hotel, and it's a good pick for exploring Madrid on foot. Sol and Plaza Mayor are close by, with mixed and female-only dorms plus private rooms for couples or groups. Booking.com and Expedia guests generally praise cleanliness, while recent Hostelworld guests appreciate comfortable bunks, privacy curtains and roomy lockers. We'd choose it for straightforward accommodation in a very convenient spot.

The compromises are street noise, occasional bathroom-cleanliness complaints and an atmosphere that doesn't always match the hostel's social marketing. Summer 2026 reviews of Mola! Suites, which shares the building, also report construction outside; check whether that work continues. Towels cost extra, padlocks aren't supplied and a cash security deposit is required. Light sleepers and solo travelers seeking an reliably sociable hostel should look elsewhere.

Best for

  • budget-minded sightseeing trips
  • friends sharing a private room
  • travelers prioritizing walkability

Watch out for

  • street noise
  • uneven social atmosphere
  • nearby construction reported in summer 2026
Location
Excellent walking base near Sol, Plaza Mayor, restaurants and metro connections.
Rooms
Private rooms and air-conditioned dorms; recent guests praise bunk curtains and lockers.
Cleanliness
Generally well rated, though bathroom-cleanliness complaints recur in guest feedback.
Service
Reception operates around the clock; helpful staff receive praise, but experiences vary.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, lift and breakfast available; don't assume a lively bar or social scene.
Fees and surprises
Cash security deposit required; towel rental costs extra, and guests need their own padlock.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · hostelworld.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for Mola Hostel

  • Axel
    $123 /night

    $123 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 2 to Nov 3, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $157 /night

    $157 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Family room (2 bunk beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 2 to Nov 4, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $168 /night

    $168 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Family room (2 bunk beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 3 to Nov 4, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $138 /night

    $138 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 4 to Nov 5, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $173 /night

    $173 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Family room (2 bunk beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 15 to Dec 21, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $130 /night

    $130 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $131 /night

    $131 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 21 to Dec 26, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $301 /night

    $301 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 1 to Jan 2, 2027 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $132 /night

    $132 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 16 to Jan 19, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14

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Axel's lowest rate seen for Mola Hostel: $123 a night all in, Nov 2 to Nov 3, 2026. Seen Oct 13.

#9 of 9 hotels in Puerta del Sol & Plaza Mayor by Axel's take. Puerta del Sol & Plaza Mayor is #1 of 8 places to stay in Madrid. The best hotels in Puerta del Sol & Plaza Mayor, ranked · Where to stay in Madrid

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Axel's take: 7.9/10

A practical central base, stronger on location than quiet or social atmosphere. a budget hostel with dorms and private rooms in central Madrid, scored for what it is.

Mola is a budget hostel, not a conventional two-star hotel, and it's a good pick for exploring Madrid on foot. Sol and Plaza Mayor are close by, with mixed and female-only dorms plus private rooms for couples or groups. Booking.com and Expedia guests generally praise cleanliness, while recent Hostelworld guests appreciate comfortable bunks, privacy curtains and roomy lockers. We'd choose it for straightforward accommodation in a very convenient spot.

The compromises are street noise, occasional bathroom-cleanliness complaints and an atmosphere that doesn't always match the hostel's social marketing. Summer 2026 reviews of Mola! Suites, which shares the building, also report construction outside; check whether that work continues. Towels cost extra, padlocks aren't supplied and a cash security deposit is required. Light sleepers and solo travelers seeking an reliably sociable hostel should look elsewhere.

  • Best for: budget-minded sightseeing trips; friends sharing a private room; travelers prioritizing walkability

  • Watch out for: street noise; uneven social atmosphere; nearby construction reported in summer 2026

  • Location: Excellent walking base near Sol, Plaza Mayor, restaurants and metro connections.

  • Rooms: Private rooms and air-conditioned dorms; recent guests praise bunk curtains and lockers.

  • Cleanliness: Generally well rated, though bathroom-cleanliness complaints recur in guest feedback.

  • Service: Reception operates around the clock; helpful staff receive praise, but experiences vary.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, lift and breakfast available; don't assume a lively bar or social scene.

  • Fees and surprises: Cash security deposit required; towel rental costs extra, and guests need their own padlock.

Axel's opinion of Mola Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · hostelworld.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for Mola Hostel

Every stay Axel priced for Mola Hostel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

StayAxel ratePublic rateDifferenceSeenBook
Nov 2 to Nov 3, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$123 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 2 to Nov 4, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$157 a night · non-refundable · Standard Family room (2 bunk beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 3 to Nov 4, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$168 a night · non-refundable · Standard Family room (2 bunk beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 4 to Nov 5, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$138 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 15 to Dec 21, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$173 a night · non-refundable · Standard Family room (2 bunk beds)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults$130 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 21 to Dec 26, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults$131 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Jan 1 to Jan 2, 2027 · 1 night · 1 adult$301 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Jan 16 to Jan 19, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult$132 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book

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