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Guest house · Madrid · Community of Madrid

Das Carretas

A 20-room hotel on Calle Carretas, a 10-minute walk from the Cybele Palace, with city views and practical comforts.

  • City-view rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Luggage storage
8.6 Great 1123 reviews Booking.com 8.6 · 1123 reviews

About

Das Carretas

Das Carretas is a small 20-room hotel on Calle Carretas in the heart of Madrid. It sits within a 10-minute walk of the Cybele Palace, making it a practical base for exploring the city center. The hotel offers luggage storage and a range of amenities including air conditioning, heating, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The rooms are simple and functional, with several offering views over the city. The Family Double Room includes a balcony and can accommodate larger groups with a double, king, and sofa bed. Other options range from private bathroom twins to shared bathroom doubles, so there’s a choice for different budgets.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Central location — Within a 10-minute walk of the Cybele Palace, ideal for sightseeing.
  • Highly rated service — Staff and service score 8.9 and 9.0 respectively, indicating attentive hospitality.
  • Good value — Value category scores 8.6, with room rates from £79 per night.
  • Comfortable rooms with views — Rooms score 8.9 and many offer city views.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Comfort scores lower — The Comfort category is rated 6.2, suggesting some guests find beds or furnishings less comfortable.
  • No parking on site — The hotel does not list parking as an amenity, so guests arriving by car may need to find public parking nearby.
  • Strict check-in window — Check-in is only from 15:00 to 23:00, which may be inconvenient for late arrivals.
  • No pets allowed — Guests traveling with pets cannot stay here.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Family Double Room

  • 1 Double bed,1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Balcony

Private Bathroom Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds

Shared Bathroom Double Room

  • 1 Double bed

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Room comforts

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cots
  • Parquet floor

Services

  • Wi-Fi
  • Luggage storage
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Security

Safety

  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.6
Great 1123 reviews

Guest-rated 8.6/10 from 1,123 reviews

Booking.com · 8.6 · 1123 reviews

04 — Location

Getting around Madrid

The property sits in Madrid.

Around the hotel: Das Carretas is on Calle Carretas, a street in central Madrid. The Cybele Palace is a 10-minute walk away, and the Puerta del Sol area is nearby. The neighborhood is lively with shops, cafes, and easy access to metro lines.

Calle Carretas, 21, Madrid, Community of Madrid, 28012, Spain

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 15:00-23:00
Check-out
By 08:00-12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
9 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00, and check-out is from 08:00 to 12:00.

Is parking available at the hotel?

The hotel does not list parking facilities. Guests arriving by car may need to find public parking nearby.

Are pets allowed at Das Carretas?

No, pets are not allowed on the property.

Does the hotel have air conditioning?

Yes, air conditioning is available in the rooms, as listed in the amenities.

Is breakfast included?

The input does not specify breakfast availability, so it is not known if breakfast is served.

What room types are available?

The hotel offers Family Double Rooms, Double Rooms, Private Bathroom Twin Rooms, and Shared Bathroom Double Rooms.

The bottom line

A well-located, value-conscious option in central Madrid with strong service and rooms that earn high marks, though comfort and parking are limited.

8.6Best for city explorers prioritizing location and service over luxury comfort.

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