Gran Vía hotels: 5 picks ranked by budget
| Hotel | Indicative price/night | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Hostales (Gran Vía) | 60-100 € | Tight budget: simple rooms in buildings along the avenue, check lift and air conditioning |
| Hotel Preciados | 130-220 € | Mid-range near Callao, good value if you walk everywhere |
| Riu Plaza España | 140-250 € | 4-star at the plaza de España end, rooftop pool and terrace |
| Dear Hotel Madrid | 150-280 € | Rooftop terrace and small pool at Gran Vía number 80 |
| Hyatt Centric Gran Vía | 300-500 € | High-end hotel in a 1920s building at number 31 |
Indicative double-room prices, extras not included, they vary a lot by date (not checked on the hotels' own sites).
Metro and walking access
Four stations serve Gran Vía: Plaza de España (lines 3 and 10), Santo Domingo (2), Callao (3 and 5) and Gran Vía (1 and 5). The avenue is about 1.3 km long: Sol is 5-10 minutes on foot from Callao, the Royal Palace 15 minutes from Santo Domingo.
Noise, safety and neighbourhood
Gran Vía is busy day and night: traffic, theatres, bars and tourists. Ask for an inner-courtyard or high-floor room. The area is safe but pickpockets are common (Callao, Sol, metro): keep bag and phone in front of you.
Our pick
For a first stay on a mid-range budget, the Riu Plaza España (rooftop pool in season) or the Dear Hotel. To spend less: a hostal on an upper floor. Compare with our guides to the best hotels in Madrid by budget and where to stay in Madrid.
