With a fabulous terrace, a great tapas restaurant, and free Wi-Fi, this 2-star hotel in central Madrid offers style on a budget and is just 300 metres from the Puerta del Sol.

The elegant Hotel Praktik Metropol offers 71 intimate guest rooms, all with chic, modern décor, and en suite bathrooms featuring high-pressure rain showers. All the rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a TV, air conditioning and a safe.

*Note: The hotel will undergo renovations of its façade from now until the end of September 2016, during which time the views from the exterior and superior rooms will be blocked. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Superior rooms are light and airy, and additionally boast a balcony with views over the Calle Montera or the Gran Vía, while the standard rooms are located overlooking an interior patio.

The friendly staff at the 24-hour reception are happy to provide tips on what to see and do, and the amenities at the hotel include a stunning roof terrace, and a restaurant with a terrace which serves more than 50 delicious tapas dishes.

The hotel is situated is just a few minutes walk from the trendy Chueca and Malasaña neighbourhoods, full of boutiques and bars, and is within a 20-minute stroll of top sights from the Prado Museum to the Royal Palace.