How Axel worksAxel's lowest rate seen for Hotel Europa: $144 a night all in, Jul 19 to Aug 5, 2027. Seen Oct 12.
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3-star hotel · Calle Carmen, 4, Madrid
Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Terrace · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · Non-smoking rooms · Room service
Hotels in MadridA well-run 3-star right on Puerta del Sol
8.8/10
A strong sightseeing base with standout staff, but Madrid’s bustle comes with it.
Hotel Europa is a traditional 3-star right on Puerta del Sol, and it’s a strong pick for seeing Madrid on foot. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the cleanliness, helpful staff and central location. Rooms deliver comfortable, practical accommodation rather than luxury; some have balconies overlooking the square. Café Europa’s terrace adds a convenient place for breakfast or a drink between outings.
The trade-off is being in the thick of things. Some rooms are compact, and street noise can intrude, although other guests report quiet nights. Light sleepers should request a quieter room rather than prioritize a square view. Arrival also takes planning: taxis cannot reliably reach the entrance, and the hotel’s paid parking is off-site. We’d skip it if door-to-door vehicle access or a peaceful neighborhood matters most.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$488 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Triple room (3 single beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$224 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 2 to Nov 3, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$249 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 2 to Nov 4, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 3 to Nov 4, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 4 to Nov 5, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Quadruple room (4 single beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$381 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple room (4 single beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$230 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room with Puerta del Sol View (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 4 to Dec 23, 2026 · 19 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 5 to Dec 8, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 15 to Dec 21, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Single room (single bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Jan 14, 2027 · 25 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 21 to Dec 26, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 1 to Jan 2, 2027 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Single room (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 16 to Jan 19, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$183 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room with Puerta del Sol View (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 13 to Feb 20, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$150 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Single room (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 26 to Mar 2, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Single room (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Apr 14 to Apr 20, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$329 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room with Puerta del Sol View (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jun 4 to Jun 18, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jul 5 to Jul 11, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Single room (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jul 19 to Aug 5, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Single room (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jul 28 to Aug 10, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Hotel Europa: $144 a night all in, Jul 19 to Aug 5, 2027. Seen Oct 12.
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Axel is a travel agent that books hotels at private rates you will not find on the public booking sites. It is free to use: a free account takes just an email address. This page lists every stay Axel has priced for Hotel Europa in Madrid in the last 7 days, each beside the public rate seen for the same dates. They are examples, not this person's dates. Sign up free to book one, or tell Axel your own dates and it checks live rooms and rates at Hotel Europa for them.
A strong sightseeing base with standout staff, but Madrid’s bustle comes with it. A well-run 3-star right on Puerta del Sol, scored for what it is.
Hotel Europa is a traditional 3-star right on Puerta del Sol, and it’s a strong pick for seeing Madrid on foot. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the cleanliness, helpful staff and central location. Rooms deliver comfortable, practical accommodation rather than luxury; some have balconies overlooking the square. Café Europa’s terrace adds a convenient place for breakfast or a drink between outings.
The trade-off is being in the thick of things. Some rooms are compact, and street noise can intrude, although other guests report quiet nights. Light sleepers should request a quieter room rather than prioritize a square view. Arrival also takes planning: taxis cannot reliably reach the entrance, and the hotel’s paid parking is off-site. We’d skip it if door-to-door vehicle access or a peaceful neighborhood matters most.
Best for: First-time Madrid visitors; Sightseers exploring on foot; Families needing connecting rooms
Watch out for: Street noise in some rooms; Some compact rooms; Pedestrian access and off-site parking
Location: Right on Puerta del Sol, with central sights and Sol transport connections close by.
Rooms: Comfortable, practical rooms; sizes and views vary, with connecting options for families.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com reviews.
Service: Friendly, helpful reception staff earn repeated praise; the desk operates around the clock.
Amenities: Café-bar and terrace, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service cover the city-break basics.
Fees and surprises: Breakfast may cost extra; paid parking is about 200 meters away, with arrival coordination required.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Europa, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel Europa 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.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $488 a night · refundable · Triple room (3 single beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 2 to Nov 3, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $224 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 2 to Nov 4, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $249 a night · refundable · Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 3 to Nov 4, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $276 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 4 to Nov 5, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $223 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $529 a night · refundable · Quadruple room (4 single beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $381 a night · refundable · Quadruple room (4 single beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 4 to Dec 23, 2026 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $230 a night · refundable · Double room with Puerta del Sol View (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 5 to Dec 8, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $260 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $249 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 15 to Dec 21, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $179 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults | $173 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Jan 14, 2027 · 25 nights · 1 adult | $175 a night · refundable · Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 21 to Dec 26, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $172 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 1 to Jan 2, 2027 · 1 night · 1 adult | $294 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $162 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 16 to Jan 19, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $155 a night · non-refundable · Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 13 to Feb 20, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $183 a night · non-refundable · Double room with Puerta del Sol View (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 26 to Mar 2, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $150 a night · non-refundable · Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Apr 14 to Apr 20, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $212 a night · non-refundable · Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jun 4 to Jun 18, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $329 a night · refundable · Double room with Puerta del Sol View (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jul 5 to Jul 11, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults | $145 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jul 19 to Aug 5, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult | $144 a night · non-refundable · Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jul 28 to Aug 10, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult | $150 a night · non-refundable · Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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