Reviews of Hostal Gala Madrid 1 stars
Costanilla de Los Angeles 15, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Review score
Based on 192 hotel reviews
7.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.7
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Comfort
7.8
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
7.3
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
7.6
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Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 3 January 2025
Carmen
Ireland13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff is amazing. The beds and mattress are great and the bathroom is so good.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 27 December 2024
Dahne
Ireland11 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Slightly difficult to find the entrance, it is in a busy street so it is quite noisy. We didnt mind, but light sleepers would have more trouble
Friendly staff, room had what we needed
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 14 December 2024
Hoorshad
Iran9 reviews6.0“Not worth the price”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was very noisy and dark and the wifi was practically non existent. At least in my room it was. Also wasn't very clean.
The location was great and staff were very nice and helpfull. Everything you need is within walking distance.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 12 December 2024
Morawiecki
Canada523 reviews24 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Overpriced for what you get.
Basic, clean room in a good location. Nice and helpful staff.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 29 November 2024
Maria
Venezuela2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The place is Good, near to restaurants , near la Gran Via the room was clean , really me my husband we will back🥰
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 26 November 2024
Angelina
United States5 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I believe an extra plug in the room would be helpful. There is only 1 and it is behind the bed, which makes it a bit uncomfortable when 2 people need to charge their phones or their computers. The bathroom vent fan turns on when you turn on the light, There is no separate switch. This makes a constant noise when using the bathroom. Separating the vent from the light would be a great option so the guests can choose when they want to turn the vent on when using the bathroom.
The location is great. Staff was helpful too when we had an issue with the shower. He fixed it right away.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Joanna
United Kingdom92 reviews19 helpful votes9.0“Very convenient”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was quite hard to find with the scaffolding covering the building
Great location, nice room, good price. Comfortable beds.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Cate
United Kingdom9 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Great location with great staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (5 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
the shower has very limited water hot water. the couch was dirty .
the location was perfect as we arrived late at night and only have 1 day in Madrid the beds were comfortable the staff were lovely and helpful bit tired but totally fine for what you pay
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 18 October 2024
Noemi
Italy4 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Overall a small but nice room in Madrid”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was clean. The staff was nice.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Della
Spain19 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Great stay, good value for money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The walls and the door to the room were a bit thin, like a bedroom door at home. We could hear noise outside in the hallway in the early hours of the morning.
The location was excellent, the beds were comfortable, the shower was good.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 16 October 2024
Elkobtan
Egypt1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
View covered in mesh, I think when they finish whatever they are doing it'll be very nice
Great Location and wonderful staff
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Stankus
United States4 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“simple clean room in great location”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
construction on building
great location
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 1 October 2024
Khatuna
Georgia7 reviews8.0Very good- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, staff
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Mercedes
United States9 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Air conditioner was not really good.
Location and the staff very friendly.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Binyamin
Israel10 reviews3 helpful votes6.0“Overpriced”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with 2 Bedroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very old room the furniture and The walls in The bedroom was very dirty... It's too much to pay 170$ per night for this kind of room !
The location was perfect! The stuff was great!
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Mendes
Portugal1 review7.0“Good Madrid”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Place
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Angela
United States10 reviews9.0“it was a lovely room”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
thin walls can hear next doors tv and people in hall
local and cleanliness
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Mary
Czech Republic1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Its not really don't like but to improve. like the door I want a proper and nice door and locks. The toilet lights should not be connected to ventalition. I want just light alone and exhaust fan alone...And you hear people talking outside because of the door its not good.
It't very nice location. Its very noisy outside but you can't hear nothing inside from the window..The people are all good. very accomodating and helpful. It's ok for 1 or 2 days stay.. But everything is very good.. Thank you
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Ummad
Pakistan13 reviews2 helpful votes6.0“Small room, but location is close to everything.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Towels. Weak wifi signals
Every thing was in walkable distance.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Royalblognl
Netherlands430 reviews76 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Again it is a Hostal and not a hotel: but cups or glasses in the room, a water bottle in hot Madrid - and come summer; be aware there is no a/c and no mini fridge to keep drinks or food - no breakfast served - cool or cold. There are ample minisupermarkets around, as well as restaurants but it is nice to be able to keep even water cold in your room when temperatures start going over 35 C. Or before that. This time i stayed in June, with still moderate temperatures so it didn't affect me too much. But it did make me decide not to book here for July, despite the good price.
I have been coming here for 11 years now, so it can't be all bad - location, friendly receptionists, fair sized rooms. At the same time I have to remind myself time and again: it is a Hostal and not a hotel. Improvements have been made on sound proofing from the noisy street, but from the side of the corridor and reception less so.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Julie
United States26 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The soundproofing could be better; we could hear folks in the hall and the next room a little too well. Fortunately, the other guests were quiet after the initial arrival, so it was not a problem for us.
This was a great place to end our Camino journey. It was quiet, very comfortable, and good value. The staff was lovely as were the facilities. Bed was great, and location was also good.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Jotapunto
Spain122 reviews28 helpful votes8.0“You won't get a better place for the money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The wifi didn't work very well. It caused my some troubles because I had to use it for work. Also the room needed a bit more of maintenance (especially the wallpaper that had tons of scratches. However, the bathroom was just perfect.
Location is superb; you can't get more value for the money in Madrid centre. Friendly staff, comfortable beds, no noise at all, a humble yet nice and cozy place that is perfect for budget travellers.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Evelin
Hungary4 reviews6.0“Good, but could be cleaner and more modern. Very good location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Rooms were a bit old, not clean (except the bed). Very nice hostal but needs some new painting, deep-clean and stuff.
Very good location, close to Gran via, and restaurants, metro, and sightseeing locations. Nice staff. They made the bed every day, and every second day new sheets.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Marcin
United Kingdom25 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great value for money, great location, helpful and friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (3 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Mercedes
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Staff very helpful and friendly”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The location was excellent, walk distance to all main attractions.
Stayed in March 2024
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