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Axel’s take

A strong self-catering base, provided you choose your studio carefully.

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Axel’s rating: 8.5/10 · A small, design-led studio aparthotel in central Madrid

4 Bears Studios is a small, design-led aparthotel, not a conventional three-star hotel. We'd pick it for independent Madrid sightseeing: Sol and Plaza Mayor are an easy walk away, and private kitchens make longer stays practical. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, thoughtful interiors and responsive hosts. Some studios have motorized raised beds, a clever way to make compact rooms work.

The room choice matters. Guests report street or entrance noise in some studios, while others describe quiet stays; light sleepers should request an interior unit. Cooling uses an underfloor system rather than conventional air conditioning, and several guests find it inadequate. Small bathrooms and occasional shower-pressure or hot-water problems also temper the praise. We'd skip it if you need spacious accommodation, predictable summer cooling or an on-site reception.

Rooms
Cleverly furnished but compact; bed arrangements and bathroom space vary by studio.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across recent Booking.com and Expedia guest feedback.
Service
Responsive remote hosts; code-based self-check-in rather than an on-site front desk.
Amenities
Private kitchens, free Wi-Fi, laundry and luggage lockers; selected studios add projectors or a spa bath.
Fees and surprises
Expedia lists requested housekeeping as chargeable; confirm the exact layout and accessibility before booking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com · Agoda. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

The location

Calle de Luis Vélez de Guevara 10, Madrid

Central, walkable base near Sol, Plaza Mayor, restaurants and metro connections.

Amenities and check-in

Private kitchens, free Wi-Fi, laundry and luggage lockers; selected studios add projectors or a spa bath.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Laundry (extra charge)
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Free Wi-Fi
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4 Bears Studios — Madrid, Spain and Canary Islands

4 Bears Studios is a small, design-led studio aparthotel in central Madrid in Madrid, Spain and Canary Islands.

Address: Calle de Luis Vélez de Guevara 10, Madrid. Property ID: 1290351. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/madrid/4-bears-studios-1290351

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/madrid/4-bears-studios-1290351/2026-11-09/2-adults

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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$235$289 on Expedia$54 less (19%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$551$656 on Expedia$105 less (16%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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2026-11-09 to 2026-11-15 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

2026-11-09 to 2026-11-16 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

2026-11-09 to 2026-11-17 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-09 to 2026-11-18 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-09 to 2026-11-19 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-09 to 2026-11-20 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-09 to 2026-11-21 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.5/10

A strong self-catering base, provided you choose your studio carefully. A small, design-led studio aparthotel in central Madrid, scored for what it is.

4 Bears Studios is a small, design-led aparthotel, not a conventional three-star hotel. We'd pick it for independent Madrid sightseeing: Sol and Plaza Mayor are an easy walk away, and private kitchens make longer stays practical. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, thoughtful interiors and responsive hosts. Some studios have motorized raised beds, a clever way to make compact rooms work.

The room choice matters. Guests report street or entrance noise in some studios, while others describe quiet stays; light sleepers should request an interior unit. Cooling uses an underfloor system rather than conventional air conditioning, and several guests find it inadequate. Small bathrooms and occasional shower-pressure or hot-water problems also temper the praise. We'd skip it if you need spacious accommodation, predictable summer cooling or an on-site reception.

  • Best for: Independent couples and solo travelers; Walkable Madrid sightseeing; Self-catering city breaks

  • Watch out for: Street and entrance noise in some studios; Slow cooling and some shower complaints; Compact layouts with unconventional beds

  • Location: Central, walkable base near Sol, Plaza Mayor, restaurants and metro connections.

  • Rooms: Cleverly furnished but compact; bed arrangements and bathroom space vary by studio.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent Booking.com and Expedia guest feedback.

  • Service: Responsive remote hosts; code-based self-check-in rather than an on-site front desk.

  • Amenities: Private kitchens, free Wi-Fi, laundry and luggage lockers; selected studios add projectors or a spa bath.

  • Fees and surprises: Expedia lists requested housekeeping as chargeable; confirm the exact layout and accessibility before booking.

Axel's opinion of 4 Bears Studios, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com · Agoda. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

About 4 Bears Studios

  • Property type: Apart-hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Calle de Luis Vélez de Guevara 10, Madrid
  • Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 73 reviews (location 4.7/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport: 31 min by taxi · Plaza Mayor: 7 min walk · El Retiro Park: 9 min by taxi · Temple of Debod: 10 min by taxi · Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum: 12 min walk · Royal Palace of Madrid: 16 min walk
  • Amenities: Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Madrid

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Suite

Suite with courtyard view

Double Suite with courtyard view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Suite

Luxury Suite

Luxury Double Suite (full double bed)

Standard Apartment

Studio

Studio with street view

Single Studio

Single Studio with courtyard view

Single Studio with street view

Family Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Double Studio with courtyard view (full double bed)

Double Studio with street view (full double bed)

Double Family Studio (full double bed)

Studio (sofa)

Family Studio (sofa)

Standard Studio

Standard Studio with city view

Standard Family Studio

Business Studio

Business Double Studio (full double bed)

Superior Studio

Superior Studio with courtyard view

Superior Single Studio

Superior Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Single Studio

Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed)

Deluxe Studio (sofa)

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