Cheap Hotels In Spain

Are you the sort of traveler who feels that your lodging is simply where you rest your head for seven or eight hours before you’re up and raring to go again? The real adventurers, sightseers and passionate tourists care more about the cities and towns they’re visiting, than lounging around an expensive hotel. For these people, it doesn’t really make sense to spend hundreds of dollars on a bed, when you could save all that money and use if for day trips, excursions and activities instead. If you’re planning a trip to Spain, then you’ll be happy to know there are many clean and cheap hotels to stay at.

One of Madrid’s cheap hotels, Hostal Armesto, goes for around $73/night and offers six rooms in a classic 19th-century building of the Huertas neighborhood. You’ll enjoy three museums, restaurants and bars all within walking distance. Though Madrid isn’t known for its quiet nights, the early-to-bed/early-to-rise crowd will appreciate this hostel’s location down a strangely quiet residential street. The bedrooms have tiled floors, wrought-iron beds and vintage style bathrooms. The rear rooms also overlook a beautiful Spanish garden. You can book your room at www.hostalarmesto.com.

Plaza Mayor is another of the cheap hotels in Madrid — and arguably the best of the area discount hotels. The historic exterior has been in place for more than 200 years and is reminiscent of a British pub on the ground level and a colorful traditionally European building on top. Inside, the 33 rooms and one suite feature ensuite bathrooms, satellite television and free wireless internet. The contemporary bar and restaurant is very handsome, with brilliant red furnishings, cozy lighting and polished wood surfaces. The suite features a loft bed area and its own private top-floor sun-deck. It’s also nice to have buffet breakfasts offered on-site, which you can’t find at all the popular hotels. Starting at $143/night, you’re paying a bit more but you receive more amenities and you’re located in an equally bustling part of town.

While you’re staying in cheap hotels in Madrid, make sure you take advantage of all the free things to do there. You can visit the most popular tourist destination, the Museo del Prado for free Tuesdays through Saturdays from 6 – 8 pm or 5 – 8 pm on Sundays. The Museo de Reina Sofia is free Saturday afternoons after 2:30 pm and Sunday mornings until 2.30 pm. Visit Museo Archeol