With a shared kitchen, this simple guest house offers cosy budget rooms with free Wi-Fi and a/c in central Madrid's vibrant Malasaña district, just a 2-minute walk from the Gran Vía and only 10 minutes on foot from the Royal Palace.

The Guesthouse Babel has 4 simply decorated guest rooms, all of which come with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a TV and a small balcony. Bathrooms are shared, and guests have access to a kitchenette with a fridge and microwave. Other amenities include laundry facilities.

The guest house is surrounded by a huge choice of bars and cafés, and the Gran Vía, Madrid's biggest shopping and entertainment street, is only 200 metres away. Stroll over to Chueca, to enjoy the neighbourhood's boutiques and bars, or head down to the Plaza Mayor to admire the city's historic heart. You can reach the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía museums in about 20 minutes by metro.