Simple but stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi and a/c are offered at this inviting guest house in central Madrid, right in the heart of the lively Malasaña district, and just 650 metres from the Gran Vía.

The Hostal CC Malasaña offers 16 minimalist guest rooms, each with an en suite bathroom with toiletries. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a safe, and some also boast a private balcony or access to a small patio. Note that the doubles are available in three categories: the most economic options have no windows, while the superior options are more spacious and boast extras such as hairdryers. The hotel has a 24-hour reception, and provides a luggage storage service on request.

There are scores of great shops, bars and restaurants in the area around the guest house, which is popular with local students. The Royal Palace is about a 15-minute stroll away, and the Gran Vía, with its shops, theatres and cinemas, is about 10 minutes away on foot.