How Axel worksAxel $210 a night vs $221 on Expedia at Petit Palace Arenal, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $11 a night less (5%). Seen Oct 13.
3-star hotel · Petit Palace · Calle del Arenal, 16, Madrid
Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Television in lobby · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms · Room service · Family room
Hotels in MadridA simple 3-star in a historic building near Puerta del Sol
8.6/10
A strong sightseeing base with helpful staff, excellent breakfast and a few old-building compromises.
Petit Palace Arenal is a simple 3-star in a historic building on Madrid’s pedestrian Calle Arenal, and it’s a strong pick for exploring on foot. Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and two metro stations are close by. Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com guests consistently praise the helpful staff, comfortable beds and cleanliness; the varied breakfast, served in a brick-vaulted cellar, is another convincing reason to choose it. Family rooms make it practical for trips with children, too.
The compromises are mostly about space and the building. Some rooms are compact, and the hotel itself acknowledges that its vintage lift is small and slow. Several 2026 guests also reported lift breakdowns or maintenance, so confirm access if stairs would be difficult. Noise and room-temperature complaints crop up, though plenty of guests sleep comfortably. We’d skip it if spacious rooms, dependable step-free access or extensive facilities matter more than location.
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 10, 2026.
$340 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Same price as ExpediaRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$275 a night with Axel against $279 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (1%).
Small Double room (full double bed) (small) · non-refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$210 a night with Axel against $221 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $11 a night less (5%).
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$11/night less than Expedia (5%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$158 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $153 a night for these dates when seen.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-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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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-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
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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 Oct 31 to Nov 7, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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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 Nov 1 to Nov 7, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Small Double room (full double bed) (small) · non-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
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Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-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) · non-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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Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-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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Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Small Double room (full double bed) (small) · non-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
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Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-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) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 18 to Dec 30, 2026 · 12 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
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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 Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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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 Dec 21 to Dec 26, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 21 to Jan 1, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Small Double room (full double bed) (small) · 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 13
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Small Double room (full double bed) (small) · 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
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Small Double room (full double bed) (small) · 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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Small Double room (full double bed) (small, bed type is subject to availability) · 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
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Small Double room (full double bed) (small) · 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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Axel $210 a night vs $221 on Expedia at Petit Palace Arenal, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $11 a night less (5%). Seen Oct 13.
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A strong sightseeing base with helpful staff, excellent breakfast and a few old-building compromises. A simple 3-star in a historic building near Puerta del Sol, scored for what it is.
Petit Palace Arenal is a simple 3-star in a historic building on Madrid’s pedestrian Calle Arenal, and it’s a strong pick for exploring on foot. Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and two metro stations are close by. Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com guests consistently praise the helpful staff, comfortable beds and cleanliness; the varied breakfast, served in a brick-vaulted cellar, is another convincing reason to choose it. Family rooms make it practical for trips with children, too.
The compromises are mostly about space and the building. Some rooms are compact, and the hotel itself acknowledges that its vintage lift is small and slow. Several 2026 guests also reported lift breakdowns or maintenance, so confirm access if stairs would be difficult. Noise and room-temperature complaints crop up, though plenty of guests sleep comfortably. We’d skip it if spacious rooms, dependable step-free access or extensive facilities matter more than location.
Best for: first-time Madrid sightseers; families wanting a central base; car-free city breaks
Watch out for: small, slow lift with reported outages; compact rooms in some categories; occasional noise and temperature issues
Location: Pedestrian street near Sol and Ópera metro stations, with major sights and restaurants within walking distance.
Rooms: Generally comfortable; sizes vary, with triple and quadruple options available.
Cleanliness: Strong overall guest feedback across sites; isolated lapses do not dominate the evidence.
Service: Friendly, helpful reception staff are one of the most consistently praised strengths.
Amenities: Well-liked buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and bicycles; no on-site restaurant beyond breakfast.
Fees and surprises: Breakfast depends on the booking; nearby parking costs extra, and pet charges depend on booking channel.
Axel's opinion of Petit Palace Arenal, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Petit Palace Arenal 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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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $340 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $341 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $275 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (small) | $279 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $210 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $221 a night on Expedia | $11 a night less (5%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $158 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $153 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $255 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 31 to Nov 7, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $229 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 1 to Nov 7, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $222 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 2 to Nov 3, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $185 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (small) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 2 to Nov 4, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $211 a night · non-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 | $217 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 | |
| Nov 4 to Nov 5, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $209 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $271 a night · non-refundable · Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $218 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (small) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 15 to Dec 21, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $165 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 18 to Dec 30, 2026 · 12 nights · 1 adult | $183 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults | $155 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 | |
| Dec 21 to Dec 26, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $159 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 | |
| Dec 21 to Jan 1, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $213 a night · non-refundable · Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 16 to Jan 19, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $150 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (small) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 13 to Feb 20, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $175 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (small) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 26 to Mar 2, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $167 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (small) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Apr 14 to Apr 20, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $222 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (small, 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 | $187 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (small) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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