Pros

  • Excellent location in lively La Latina, in central Madrid
  • Walking distance to many restaurants and bars, as well as El Rastro
  • Charming full-service restaurant and bar; room service available
  • Breakfast buffet available for a fee
  • Chic, contemporary rooms with heated floors, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs
  • Some rooms have balconies with views of the street
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
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Cons

  • Breakfast is not included in rates
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Bottom Line

The 17-room Posada del Leon de Oro is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel with an unbeatable location in central Madrid's lively La Latina area. Guests can walk to numerous restaurants and bars, as well as major attractions like the famous Sunday market, El Rastro. Featuring an interior courtyard, the building itself dates back to the 19th century, but rooms are decorated in a chic, contemporary style. All offer flat-screen TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and heated floors, and some have balconies with views of the street. The charming restaurant and bar draw both locals and guests, which creates a lively, friendly atmosphere. Travelers looking to stay in this slightly off-the-radar part of town might also consider Posada del Dragon, which has quirky, individually decorated rooms.

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Amenities

  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi

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Posada del Leon de Oro

Scene

Charming historic hotel with contemporary boutique style

Housed in a four-story 19th-century building, this hotel delightfully combines modern style with historic charm. Among its special features is its lovely corrala, or interior courtyard. Hallways to guest rooms look down onto this area, which is where the restaurant and bar are located, as well as the reception desk. Locals as well as guests visit the restaurant, which gets great reviews for its tapas, Spanish dishes, and wine. The atmosphere at the posada is intimate and friendly, suitable for all sorts of travelers looking for a charming hotel in the center of Madrid. 

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Location

Unbeatable location in La Latina, close to El Rastro, restaurants, bars, and shops

This hotel is situated on a small pedestrian street in the bustling La Latina neighborhood near the center of Madrid. The neighborhood is filled with bars and restaurants, and the Tirso de Molina Metro station can be reached in about five minutes on foot. Plaza Mayor, the city's main square, also is a five-minute walk from the hotel. Other notable attractions within a 10-minute walk include the Mercado de San Miguel food market, Puerta del Sol, and the Royal Palace of Madrid. The buzzing Sunday market and antique fair -- El Rastro -- is also less than a 10-minute walk away. Budget 18 minutes by public transportation to reach the Reina Sofia or Prado museums (or 20 to 30 minutes on foot -- Madrid is made for long strolls, after all). Plan on about 30 minutes to reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport by car, or 45 minutes by metro. 

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Rooms

Chic, contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and heated floors, some with balconies

Rooms are individually decorated in a chic, contemporary style. Furniture is modern and sleek, and floors are tiled. Plenty of modern light fixtures ensure they are well lit. Some rooms feature hot pink or bright red accents, while others are just black and white. Exposed beams on ceilings add historic charm to some, and old-fashioned rotary dial phones provide additional throwback flair. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and heated floors. Bathrooms are also modern, with stylish tile and fixtures, plus heated towel racks. Hairdryers and toiletries are provided, as are robes and slippers. Some have showers only, while others feature shower/tub combos or jetted tubs. In the Buhardilla rooms, the jetted tub is next to the bed, with a velvet-covered chaise adjacent. Modest guests may not appreciate the open bathroom concept found in these rooms and some others. Balconies with nice views of the street and attractive adjacent buildings are available in select rooms, and family-friendly rooms that sleep three or four people are available.

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Features

Popular restaurant and bar with great tapas, plus a breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi

The highlight at this hotel is its restaurant, Enotaberna, which draws both locals and hotel guests. It's a charming, stylish space with exposed beams on the ceiling, exposed brick walls, a stone bar, and a wall of wine. An unusual glass floor allows guests to look down to see the old stone wall on which the hotel was built. Large vintage black-and-white photographs add more historic style. The menu features traditional Spanish dishes and tapas, and the wine list is extensive, with a focus on Spanish wines. A breakfast buffet is available for a fee and includes juices, meats, cheeses, pastries, fruits, and breads with olive oil. Room service is available. Otherwise, there aren't many other features of which to speak. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, but parking is not available. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Posada del Leon de Oro

Scene

Charming historic hotel with contemporary boutique style

Housed in a four-story 19th-century building, this hotel delightfully combines modern style with historic charm. Among its special features is its lovely corrala, or interior courtyard. Hallways to guest rooms look down onto this area, which is where the restaurant and bar are located, as well as the reception desk. Locals as well as guests visit the restaurant, which gets great reviews for its tapas, Spanish dishes, and wine. The atmosphere at the posada is intimate and friendly, suitable for all sorts of travelers looking for a charming hotel in the center of Madrid. 

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Location

Unbeatable location in La Latina, close to El Rastro, restaurants, bars, and shops

This hotel is situated on a small pedestrian street in the bustling La Latina neighborhood near the center of Madrid. The neighborhood is filled with bars and restaurants, and the Tirso de Molina Metro station can be reached in about five minutes on foot. Plaza Mayor, the city's main square, also is a five-minute walk from the hotel. Other notable attractions within a 10-minute walk include the Mercado de San Miguel food market, Puerta del Sol, and the Royal Palace of Madrid. The buzzing Sunday market and antique fair -- El Rastro -- is also less than a 10-minute walk away. Budget 18 minutes by public transportation to reach the Reina Sofia or Prado museums (or 20 to 30 minutes on foot -- Madrid is made for long strolls, after all). Plan on about 30 minutes to reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport by car, or 45 minutes by metro. 

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Rooms

Chic, contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and heated floors, some with balconies

Rooms are individually decorated in a chic, contemporary style. Furniture is modern and sleek, and floors are tiled. Plenty of modern light fixtures ensure they are well lit. Some rooms feature hot pink or bright red accents, while others are just black and white. Exposed beams on ceilings add historic charm to some, and old-fashioned rotary dial phones provide additional throwback flair. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and heated floors. Bathrooms are also modern, with stylish tile and fixtures, plus heated towel racks. Hairdryers and toiletries are provided, as are robes and slippers. Some have showers only, while others feature shower/tub combos or jetted tubs. In the Buhardilla rooms, the jetted tub is next to the bed, with a velvet-covered chaise adjacent. Modest guests may not appreciate the open bathroom concept found in these rooms and some others. Balconies with nice views of the street and attractive adjacent buildings are available in select rooms, and family-friendly rooms that sleep three or four people are available.

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Features

Popular restaurant and bar with great tapas, plus a breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi

The highlight at this hotel is its restaurant, Enotaberna, which draws both locals and hotel guests. It's a charming, stylish space with exposed beams on the ceiling, exposed brick walls, a stone bar, and a wall of wine. An unusual glass floor allows guests to look down to see the old stone wall on which the hotel was built. Large vintage black-and-white photographs add more historic style. The menu features traditional Spanish dishes and tapas, and the wine list is extensive, with a focus on Spanish wines. A breakfast buffet is available for a fee and includes juices, meats, cheeses, pastries, fruits, and breads with olive oil. Room service is available. Otherwise, there aren't many other features of which to speak. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, but parking is not available. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Swim-Up Bar

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