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Madrid hotels under $400 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 15 of the 48 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Plaza de España and Argüelles: a practical family base, especially on the quieter streets toward the parks. Gran Vía and Callao: madrid’s easiest base for shopping bags, theater tickets and late nights. Salamanca and Retiro: choose polished streets, luxury shopping and park time over old-town bustle. Chamberí and Castellana: a better base for eating locally, business and football than landmark-hopping.

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Madrid hotels under $400 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Madrid under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Plaza de España & Argüelles; Gran Vía & Callao; Salamanca & Retiro; Chamberí & Castellana. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (15 of 48 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Plaza de España & Argüelles: A practical family base, especially on the quieter streets toward the parks. Typical $262 a night. Subway: Plaza de España has L3/L10.
  • Gran Vía & Callao: Madrid’s easiest base for shopping bags, theater tickets and late nights. Typical $274 a night. Subway: Callao has L3/L5 and Gran Vía L1/L5.
  • Salamanca & Retiro: Choose polished streets, luxury shopping and park time over old-town bustle. Typical $332 a night. Subway: Serrano/Velázquez have L4 and Retiro L2.
  • Chamberí & Castellana: A better base for eating locally, business and football than landmark-hopping. Typical $238 a night. Subway: Ríos Rosas has L1, Alonso Cano L7 and Nuevos Ministerios L8/L10 plus Cercanías.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Melia Avenida América — 4-star, Melia International Hotels

2. Hotel ILUNION Alcalá Norte — 4-star, Ilunion Hotels

3. DWO Yuste Alcalá — 3-star, independent

4. Hotel Elba Madrid Alcalá — 4-star, Elba

5. DWO Colours Alcalá — 4-star, independent

6. NeoMagna Madrid — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (42)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Melia Avenida América, Alcalá & Ciudad Lineal
    #1 of 6 · Alcalá & Ciudad Lineal

    Melia Avenida América

    4-star · Melia International Hotels

    $135a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Polished business comfort with a scheduled airport shuttle and well-equipped gym. You accept outside the center; airport shuttle isn't round-the-clock.

    $28/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $343 vs $398 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $270 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hotel ILUNION Alcalá Norte, Alcalá & Ciudad Lineal
    #2 of 6 · Alcalá & Ciudad Lineal

    Hotel ILUNION Alcalá Norte

    4-star · Ilunion Hotels

    $139a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Spacious rooms and friendly service for eastern business trips and Metropolitano visits. You accept metro is a 10–15-minute walk; some dated furnishings.

    $8/night less than Expedia (6%)

    Axel $252 vs $267 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $277 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. DWO Yuste Alcalá, Alcalá & Ciudad Lineal
    #3 of 6 · Alcalá & Ciudad Lineal

    DWO Yuste Alcalá

    3-star · Independent

    $141a night · Dec 11 to 13

    The lowest relative rate here for modern basics and attentive staff near Suanzes. You accept compact rooms and limited clothes storage.

    $26/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $209 vs $262 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $282 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Hotel Elba Madrid Alcalá, Alcalá & Ciudad Lineal
    #4 of 6 · Alcalá & Ciudad Lineal

    Hotel Elba Madrid Alcalá

    4-star · Elba

    $152a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Comfortable business-hotel rooms, professional staff and widely praised breakfast in eastern Madrid. You accept sightseeing requires transport; airport shuttle information conflicts.

    $7/night less than Booking.com (3%)

    Axel $413 vs $427 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $305 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. DWO Colours Alcalá, Alcalá & Ciudad Lineal
    #5 of 6 · Alcalá & Ciudad Lineal

    DWO Colours Alcalá

    4-star · Independent

    $159a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Clean modern accommodation with friendly staff for San Blas business or stadium visits. You accept metro walk plus onward journey; some compact rooms.

    $2/night less than Expedia (1%)

    Axel $246 vs $249 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 16, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $317 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. NeoMagna Madrid, Salamanca & Retiro
    #6 of 6 · Salamanca & Retiro

    NeoMagna Madrid

    3-star · Independent

    $164a night · Dec 11 to 13

    The lowest relative rate here for clean, simple Salamanca accommodation near metro links. You accept sound carries between rooms; some cooling complaints.

    $6/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $254 vs $267 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 20, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $329 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

15 of 48 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Axel Hotel Madrid – Adults Only · Puerta del Sol · 4-star$82/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $522 vs $686 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  2. 2. Aparthotel Tribunal · Chueca · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $260 vs $332 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  3. 3. DWO Yuste Alcalá · Alcalá · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $209 vs $262 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  4. 4. Novotel Madrid Center · Salamanca · 4-star$47/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $506 vs $600 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  5. 5. Hotel Eurostars Central · Chueca · 4-star$42/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $534 vs $618 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  6. 6. Melia Avenida América · Alcalá · 4-star$28/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $343 vs $398 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. Hostal San Lorenzo · Gran Vía · 3-star$27/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $522 vs $576 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  8. 8. Sercotel Gran Hotel Conde Duque Hotel · Chueca · 4-star$25/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $482 vs $531 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

42 more
  1. 1. AC Hotel Avenida de América by Marriott · Salamanca · 3-star$168Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. NH Collection Madrid Abascal · Chamberí · 4-star$181Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. NYX Hotel Madrid by Leonardo Hotels · Chamberí · 4-star$183Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Hostal San Lorenzo · Gran Vía · 3-star$27/night less than Expedia (9%)$192Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Erase un Hotel · Chamberí · 3-star$194Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. UVE Marcenado · Chamberí · 3-star$198Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. Radisson RED Madrid · Barrio de las Letras · 4-star$200Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. Axel Hotel Madrid – Adults Only · Puerta del Sol · 4-star$82/night less than Expedia (24%)$205Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Hotel Eurostars Central · Chueca · 4-star$42/night less than Expedia (14%)$211Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Petit Palace Tres Cruces · Gran Vía · 3-star$212Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. NH Madrid Nacional · Barrio de las Letras · 4-star$214Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. Melia Castilla · Chamberí · 4-star$219Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Hotel Principe Pio · Plaza de España · 3-star$220Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Novotel Madrid Center · Salamanca · 4-star$47/night less than Expedia (16%)$221Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Inhala Hotel Garden · Gran Vía · 4-star$225Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Gran Versalles Hotel · Chueca · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (1%)$229Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza · Plaza de España · 4-star$231Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. Hotel Ópera · Plaza de España · 4-star$231Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. Hostal Antón Martín · Puerta del Sol · 3-star$2/night less than Expedia (1%)$233Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  20. 20. Dear Hotel Madrid · Plaza de España · 4-star$235Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  21. 21. Petit Palace Arenal · Puerta del Sol · 3-star$235Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  22. 22. Aparthotel Tribunal · Chueca · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (22%)$236Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  23. 23. Sercotel Gran Hotel Conde Duque Hotel · Chueca · 4-star$25/night less than Expedia (9%)$236Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  24. 24. Atocha Hotel Madrid, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Barrio de las Letras · 4-star$242Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  25. 25. Petit Palace Santa Barbara Hotel · Chueca · 4-star$242Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  26. 26. NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding · Chamberí · 4-star$243Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  27. 27. Hotel Exe Moncloa · Plaza de España · 4-star$4/night less than Expedia (3%)$243Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  28. 28. Melia Madrid Princesa · Plaza de España · 5-star$250Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  29. 29. Hotel Emperador · Gran Vía · 4-star$253Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  30. 30. Only YOU Hotel Atocha · Barrio de las Letras · 4-star$255Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  31. 31. Catalonia Atocha · Barrio de las Letras · 4-star$260Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  32. 32. Barceló Torre de Madrid · Plaza de España · 5-star$263Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  33. 33. InterContinental Madrid by IHG · Salamanca · 5-star$282Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  34. 34. Hotel Europa · Puerta del Sol · 3-star$301Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  35. 35. H10 Puerta de Alcalá 4* Sup · Salamanca · 4-star$301Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  36. 36. Grupotel Mayorazgo · Gran Vía · 4-star$302Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  37. 37. SmartRental Collection Gran Vía Capital · Gran Vía · 4-star$317Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  38. 38. Hotel Vincci SoMa · Salamanca · 4-star$332Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  39. 39. CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha · Puerta del Sol · 4-star$344Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  40. 40. Melia Madrid Serrano · Salamanca · 4-star$355Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  41. 41. Hotel Montera Madrid, Curio Collection By Hilton · Gran Vía · 5-star$371Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  42. 42. Riu Plaza España Hotel · Plaza de España · 4-star$381Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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