# The Hat Madrid - Hostel — Madrid, Spain and Canary Islands The Hat Madrid - Hostel is a design-conscious budget hostel near Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain and Canary Islands. Address: Calle Imperial 9, Madrid. Property ID: 1263202. Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/madrid/the-hat-madrid-hostel-1263202 ## Prices and availability Check availability for prices on your dates. [Choose other dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/search?hotel_id=1263202&utm_content=hotel_fallback) ## Axel's take: 8.9/10 **A strong central hostel with clean beds, welcoming staff and a lively rooftop.** a design-conscious budget hostel near Plaza Mayor, scored for what it is. The Hat is a design-conscious budget hostel, not a conventional hotel, and we'd shortlist it for exploring Madrid on foot. Plaza Mayor is practically next door, with private rooms alongside mixed and women-only dorms. Recent Booking.com, Expedia and Hostelworld guests consistently praise the cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful reception team. Sangria workshops and other activities make meeting people easier without committing to an all-out party hostel. The trade-offs are space and quiet. Some dorms feel cramped, and multiple guests report music carrying from the rooftop or noise from surrounding rooms and streets. The rooftop also welcomes the public, so don't expect a residents-only lounge. Kitchen facilities are limited rather than suited to proper cooking. It's a strong pick for sociable, location-first travelers; we'd skip it for guaranteed silence or generous personal space. - **Best for:** solo travelers who enjoy organized activities; budget sightseeing trips; friends sharing a private room - **Watch out for:** rooftop music and nighttime noise; compact dorms and limited cooking facilities; extra charges for towels and some luggage storage - **Location:** Excellent old-town base beside Plaza Mayor, with Sol and La Latina within walking distance. - **Rooms:** Private rooms and mixed or women-only dorms; beds earn praise, but some layouts feel tight. - **Cleanliness:** Consistently strong across major booking sites and recent guest feedback. - **Service:** Helpful, welcoming reception staff are one of the most consistent strengths. - **Amenities:** Public rooftop bar, organized activities, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; limited kitchenette. - **Fees and surprises:** Breakfast is extra; Hostelworld lists towel rental and luggage-storage charges after the free post-checkout window. Axel's opinion of The Hat Madrid - Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · hostelworld.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. ## About The Hat Madrid - Hostel - Property type: Hostel - 2-star hotel - Calle Imperial 9, Madrid - Charged by the hotel at the property: Cash deposit: EUR 10 per stay - Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 4 for adults and EUR 4 for children (approximately) - Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Shuttle (extra charge), No parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen, Kitchen - Check-in from: 15:00 - Check-out by: 12:00 - City page: [Hotels in Madrid](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/destinations/madrid) ## Room types Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability. Source: ETG room descriptions. ### Bed in Dorm - **Bathroom:** shared bathroom; Shared bathroom - [Bed in Dorm — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/9b/3d/9b3d86ba2eb90b1b0c1e9c65a65d76e51c4778f3.JPEG) - [Bed in Dorm — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/b2/4a/b24acbb73ed248727705f8ea8fd1696f9b7e3b6e.JPEG) ### Bed in Dorm - **Bathroom:** Private bathroom - [Bed in Dorm — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/bd/21/bd21101a6f6d29e2770de13494c8a9e2dd367156.JPEG) - [Bed in Dorm — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/e2/a7/e2a74077a8ff2c34037d89aa0a1f4d37457e473b.JPEG) ### Bed in Dorm (female dorm) - **Bathroom:** Private bathroom - [Bed in Dorm (female dorm) — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/7e/0a/7e0a8422397771753f8c5087dc1c61c54c8fbe88.JPEG) - [Bed in Dorm (female dorm) — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/36/b1/36b13ead239c9b8e9b5bef9e07bdd4cf3b887dec.JPEG) - [Bed in Dorm (female dorm) — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/26/c3/26c3253942056e1dc70295b84e126df195c3644e.JPEG) ### Room - **Bathroom:** Private bathroom - [Room — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/15/1c/151c8247e9046345ae227ac3e128654991ec7898.JPEG) - [Room — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/a4/06/a40612d9b25c34458adf04bf600c97a26d7e7752.JPEG) - [Room — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/b1/e4/b1e429b5e38500ca4047816d1befa1c596d176b6.JPEG) ### Double room full double bed - **Beds:** full double bed - **Bathroom:** Private bathroom - [Double room full double bed — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/15/1c/151c8247e9046345ae227ac3e128654991ec7898.JPEG) - [Double room full double bed — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/a4/06/a40612d9b25c34458adf04bf600c97a26d7e7752.JPEG) - [Double room full double bed — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/b1/e4/b1e429b5e38500ca4047816d1befa1c596d176b6.JPEG) ### Deluxe Double room twin beds - **Beds:** twin beds - **Bathroom:** Private bathroom - [Deluxe Double room twin beds — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/7d/71/7d7119a5d7b64952a65c9e0ac5d4eb3c892376b0.JPEG) - [Deluxe Double room twin beds — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/a1/e2/a1e227f0a4f54cd81d5d1907f27d8e033f955710.JPEG) - [Deluxe Double room twin beds — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/4e/48/4e489a8cbaca4de3b668fa2a979e3d81e61e0eb2.JPEG) ### Mezzanine Double room full double bed - **Beds:** full double bed - **Bathroom:** Private bathroom - [Mezzanine Double room full double bed — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/6f/44/6f446a0a424f8a471b9584348bc93f079137f6b5.JPEG) - [Mezzanine Double room full double bed — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/46/dd/46dd4984cc11ac8fc787364ccea5f455618e01e2.JPEG) - [Mezzanine Double room full double bed — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/c2/4a/c24a30300880bda51e3479e1506dfc7426b725fb.JPEG) ### Apartment - **Bathroom:** Private bathroom - [Apartment — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/57/5b/575b75c196b90351275ee06ff0fac7a059ae9504.JPEG) - [Apartment — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/aa/50/aa506525a117adf7c37bb5c0e5435d2ba30ae059.JPEG) - [Apartment — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/aa/b3/aab3d44f9a4b7c99015e6c367ecd9454d26f08a9.JPEG) ## Check your dates [Get current prices at The Hat Madrid - Hostel](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/ES/city/madrid-es/hotel/1263202/at/in) for any dates and guests. 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