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Madrid hotels under $500 a night, Nov 20 to 22, 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 14 of the 43 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 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. Chueca and Malasaña: stay for independent shops and Madrid’s best late-night neighborhood life. Salamanca and Retiro: choose polished streets, luxury shopping and park time over old-town bustle.

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Madrid hotels under $500 a night, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 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 $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-20, check-out 2026-11-22, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Plaza de España & Argüelles; Gran Vía & Callao; Chueca & Malasaña; Salamanca & Retiro. 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 2026-11-20 to 2026-11-22; 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 (14 of 43 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.
  • Chueca & Malasaña: Stay for independent shops and Madrid’s best late-night neighborhood life. Typical $222 a night. Subway: Chueca has 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

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

2. Erase un Hotel — 3-star, independent

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

4. UVE Marcenado — 3-star, independent

5. AC Hotel Avenida de América by Marriott — 3-star, AC Hotels

6. NeoMagna Madrid — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (37)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 20 to 22, 2026
  1. Hotel ILUNION Alcalá Norte, Alcalá & Ciudad Lineal
    #1 of 6 · Alcalá & Ciudad Lineal

    Hotel ILUNION Alcalá Norte

    4-star · Ilunion Hotels

    $143a night · Nov 20 to 22

    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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $286 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Erase un Hotel, Chamberí & Castellana
    #2 of 6 · Chamberí & Castellana

    Erase un Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $189a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Good-value northern Madrid accommodation with friendly staff and nearby metro access. You accept noise, compact entry-level rooms and some separate annex apartments.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $378 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Hotel Elba Madrid Alcalá

    4-star · Elba

    $199a night · Nov 20 to 22

    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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $398 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. UVE Marcenado, Chamberí & Castellana
    #4 of 6 · Chamberí & Castellana

    UVE Marcenado

    3-star · Independent

    $204a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Standout cleanliness and welcoming service in a calmer residential setting near Prosperidad metro. You accept compact entry-level rooms; central sights require a journey.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $407 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. AC Hotel Avenida de América by Marriott, Salamanca & Retiro
    #5 of 6 · Salamanca & Retiro

    AC Hotel Avenida de América by Marriott

    3-star · AC Hotels

    $221a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Reliable clean comfort and helpful staff near Avenida de América transport connections. You accept some compact rooms; main sights require metro journeys.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $443 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    NeoMagna Madrid

    3-star · Independent

    $223a night · Nov 20 to 22

    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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $445 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

14 of 43 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 Nov 20 to 22

  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 Nov 20 to 22

  3. 3. 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 Nov 20 to 22

  4. 4. 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 Nov 20 to 22

  5. 5. 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 Nov 20 to 22

  6. 6. 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 Nov 20 to 22

  7. 7. 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 Nov 20 to 22

  8. 8. Hotel ILUNION Alcalá Norte · Alcalá · 4-star$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. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

37 more
  1. 1. NYX Hotel Madrid by Leonardo Hotels · Chamberí · 4-star$231Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  2. 2. Axel Hotel Madrid – Adults Only · Puerta del Sol · 4-star$82/night less than Expedia (24%)$233Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  3. 3. NH Collection Madrid Abascal · Chamberí · 4-star$248Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  4. 4. NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding · Chamberí · 4-star$251Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  5. 5. Novotel Madrid Center · Salamanca · 4-star$47/night less than Expedia (16%)$253Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  6. 6. Hostal San Lorenzo · Gran Vía · 3-star$27/night less than Expedia (9%)$261Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  7. 7. Melia Castilla · Chamberí · 4-star$266Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  8. 8. Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza · Plaza de España · 4-star$266Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  9. 9. Hotel Eurostars Central · Chueca · 4-star$42/night less than Expedia (14%)$267Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  10. 10. Hotel Principe Pio · Plaza de España · 3-star$268Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  11. 11. Hotel Exe Moncloa · Plaza de España · 4-star$4/night less than Expedia (3%)$272Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  12. 12. Melia Avenida América · Alcalá · 4-star$28/night less than Expedia (14%)$274Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  13. 13. Petit Palace Arenal · Puerta del Sol · 3-star$283Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  14. 14. Petit Palace Tres Cruces · Gran Vía · 3-star$283Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  15. 15. Sercotel Gran Hotel Conde Duque Hotel · Chueca · 4-star$25/night less than Expedia (9%)$283Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  16. 16. NH Madrid Nacional · Barrio de las Letras · 4-star$288Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  17. 17. Leonardo Hotel Madrid City Center · Chueca · 3-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$291Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  18. 18. Gran Versalles Hotel · Chueca · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (1%)$292Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  19. 19. Radisson RED Madrid · Barrio de las Letras · 4-star$296Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  20. 20. Inhala Hotel Garden · Gran Vía · 4-star$316Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  21. 21. Atocha Hotel Madrid, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Barrio de las Letras · 4-star$319Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  22. 22. SmartRental Collection Gran Vía Capital · Gran Vía · 4-star$326Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  23. 23. Hotel Europa · Puerta del Sol · 3-star$330Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  24. 24. Grupotel Mayorazgo · Gran Vía · 4-star$331Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  25. 25. Dear Hotel Madrid · Plaza de España · 4-star$335Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  26. 26. Petit Palace Santa Barbara Hotel · Chueca · 4-star$339Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  27. 27. Hostal Antón Martín · Puerta del Sol · 3-star$2/night less than Expedia (1%)$343Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  28. 28. Melia Madrid Princesa · Plaza de España · 5-star$348Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  29. 29. Only YOU Hotel Atocha · Barrio de las Letras · 4-star$355Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  30. 30. Hotel Ópera · Plaza de España · 4-star$365Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  31. 31. Hotel Vincci SoMa · Salamanca · 4-star$386Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  32. 32. Aparthotel Tribunal · Chueca · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (22%)$390Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  33. 33. InterContinental Madrid by IHG · Salamanca · 5-star$398Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  34. 34. Catalonia Atocha · Barrio de las Letras · 4-star$412Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  35. 35. Hotel Montera Madrid, Curio Collection By Hilton · Gran Vía · 5-star$454Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  36. 36. Melia Madrid Serrano · Salamanca · 4-star$454Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  37. 37. Barceló Torre de Madrid · Plaza de España · 5-star$496Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
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