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A great location overlooking Plaza de España. Its luxurious rooms (suites have Jacuzzi and hydromassage showers) make it the first choice of many celebrities. Roof-top swimming pool (see Outdoor Swimming Pools).

This modern 4-star hotel is situated on the fringes of Salamanca, so it’s no surprise that many of its regular clients are from the fashion and media worlds. All rooms have similar wooden furnishings but only some have a terrace. The restaurant serves Spanish and international cuisine.

This high-rise north of the city was designed with business customers in mind. The facilities include 20 conference rooms, a business centre and interpreting services, while each bedroom has internet and fax. The Palace of Congresses is only a short walk away and the IFEMA Exhibition Centre and Barajas airport are 15 minutes’ drive away. Clients can relax on the terraces, by the pool, or in the gym and sauna.

Conveniently situated for the stock exchange, this comfortable hotel is also handy for the sights. The rooms are modern with satellite TV, while the facilities include a Catalan restaurant, gym, sauna and Jacuzzi.

An easy-going, friendly place with a great location near Sol and the night life of Santa Ana. The rooms are generously sized, but those overlooking the street can be noisy. Some are en-suite.

A pleasant hostel in an historic part of Madrid, close to the museums of the Paseo del Prado. Some of the rooms have balconies with rooftop views of the city and are surprisingly quiet, bearing in mind that this area is also known for its nightlife.

Like the Mónaco, this was once a brothel catering for members of the Spanish aristocracy. Tell-tale signs include frescoes depicting women in seductive poses. Excellent location near the Gran Vía.

Handy for the nightlife of Chueca and the shops and cinemas of Gran Vía, this friendly, efficiently run hostel is in an old house on a busy shopping street. All rooms have showers but toilets are shared.

Overlooking a quiet square, yet surrounded by shops, bars and monuments, this hostel is excellent value. The comfortable rooms all have satellite TV and some overlook the courtyard. Also has its own coffee shop; a good place to get to know fellow guests and trade information.