About

You will find us right in the center of Madrid, where all the cool stuff happens. We stand out from the rest: we have 20 years of experience in helping you vibe with our city. If you are looking to discover the daily frenzy of Madrid and the wild side and people to enjoy it with, Cats Hostel Madrid Sol is your best choice.

From our door, you can easily reach the city's most famous sites, like the beautiful Plaza Mayor, the lively Puerta del Sol, or the world-famous Prado Museum. And after a long day of exploring, there's nothing like arriving to our recently renovated and perfectly prepared facilities for a good rest.

We have a wide variety of common areas for relaxing and socializing with other travellers. You can lie down on our comfortable sofas, watch a movie in the Red Room, or try our own Cats craft beer in our bar... The building will leave you speechless. It was once a 17th-century Spanish palace and still retains its Andalusian patio style.

The rooms are comfortable, functional and prepared for 21st-century travellers, with personal lockers, reading lights, and power and USB outlets. You can choose between shared dormitories from 4 to 12 beds or book your own private room!

And what can we say about our activities? If we have to describe us in a few words, we would say we are a very social hostel. Our most popular activities are the city walking tour, thematic parties, and, of course, our famous pub crawl. Every night, we visit the best bars in the center for the perfect moment to meet other travellers and mix with the locals. But there's even more: depending on the season and the day, we will have karaoke nights, dance lessons, sangría workshops! The hard thing won't be choosing what to do, but what not to do!

We offer a breakfast buffet for only for 8 euros, and we have towels to rent for 6 euros. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hostel. On departure day, we have secure luggage storage where bags can be left for 2 euros all day, while you get your last tastes of the city!

Our reception is open 24/7, and we will be happy to help you with any of your requests. We are not just a place to sleep, we are a whole travel experience! Our guests agree that our central location, comfortable beds, and a vibrant party atmosphere will leave you wanting more!

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free City Tour
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Adaptors
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

9.0Superb(12136)
  • Value for Money
    8.8
  • Security
    9.4
  • Atmosphere
    8.9
  • Cleanliness
    8.9
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    9.6
  • Facilities
    8.7
Summary of traveller reviews

Cats Hostel Madrid Sol is praised for its fantastic, central location, making it easy to explore the city on foot. Guests frequently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, and the lively atmosphere, especially the popular pub crawls. While generally clean, some recent reviews mention that rooms can be warm and lack privacy due to the absence of bed curtains. It's a great choice for social travellers looking for a vibrant experience.

Stayed in Oct 2026
6.9
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Kathleen
Female, 18-24, Australia
they let me check in early as my bed was ready which was nice. I'm annoyed the kitchen didn't have a stove - meant you couldnt really cook anything further than in the microwave. I think the social vibe could have been better over halloween - they just had their regular events, npthing special but they did decorate. The showers are like a changeroom/lockerroom shower. No shelves, and communal seat in the middle. this made getting dressed after the shower very uncomfortable as you basically had to be naked i
Stayed in Oct 2026
9.4
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Zach
Male, 18-24, New Zealand
Really really great hostel. Lovely staff, clean facilities and nice building. They also host pub crawls but it’s nice if you just want a hostel to chill out at too.
Stayed in Oct 2026
8.9
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Enrico
Male, 41+, USA
It was nice
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Location

Cañizares 6, 28012, Madrid, Spain
0.4km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Cats Hostel Madrid Sol has been described by Hostelworld guests as a lively party hostel, with a bar downstairs. The hostel is centrally located, near La Latina, Puerta del Sol and the Prado Museum. We like their Andalucian riad-style courtyard, which many reviewers have called "totally beautiful".