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Hostal Rivera Reviews

Santa Maria de la Cabeza 2 primero 3, Madrid, Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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71%Overall Rating

From 14 ratings
  • 59%Character
  • 74%Security
  • 84%Location
  • 80%Staff
  • 60%Atmosphere
  • 71%Cleanliness

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77%

Loved the location and having our own balcony looking over the street. The lady who ran the hostel was extremely accommodating and helpful, but she did not speak any English. Cleaned the bathrooms and gave us towels/sheets/shampoo every morning.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Wonderful place! I only wish there was a fridge to store food.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


57%

We stayed at this hostel for a week and found it a truly depressing experience. It is dark, dingy and constantly filled with smoke like a shady old pub, but without the benefit of alcohol on tap. Which is a shame, because you will definitely need a stiff drink to dull your senses to the constant hacking cough from one of the long term residents (who really should be in a hospital) and the incessant tweeting noise from the zebra crossing outside your window. More positively, there is a sink in each room, whi


47%

by far the worst nights sleep ever. the bed is 100% springs and they find squishy nooks in your body to invade all night. the only redeemable factor is the location. please don't stay here, the location is not enough to risk a sweaty and pain-filled night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


80%

Lovely staff. Well located. Would come back!


87%

the hostel is very clean, the bathroom is cleaned more than 2 times per day! the price is the chepest, but it isn't very close to plaza del sol.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

The hotel was very nice, clean and the staff was very friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)




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