Cheap Hotels in Madrid

"Cheap hotels in Madrid are easy to find!"

Are you the sort of traveler who feels that your lodging is simply where you rest your head for seven or eight hours before you're up and raring to go again? The real adventurers, sightseers and passionate tourists care more about the cities and towns they're visiting, than lounging around an expensive hotel. For these people, it doesn't really make sense to spend hundreds of dollars on a bed, when you could save all that money and use if for day trips, excursions and activities instead. If you're planning a trip to Spain, then you'll be happy to know there are many clean and cheap hotels to stay at.

Cheap Hotels in Madrid Does Not Mean Roaches!

Cheap hotels don't necessarily mean that they're roach motels or that they offer sub-par standards. In fact, a number of Madrid hotels in Spain charge you extra for things like receiving a newspaper in the morning, sleeping in a king size versus a queen size bed, an extra 100 square foot of space, living room/kitchenettes, flat-screen television sets with cable and marble bathroom fixtures. In all reality, these are all amenities that many people don't absolutely need while on vacation. They're nice, indisputably, but they're not essential. Imagine how much more you could see and do if you paid 75% less on your accommodations.

If you were to type "cheap hotels in Spain" into a search engine, then you would find over 43 million results. Websites like www.travelzoo.com, www.hotwire.com, www.lastminutetravel.com, www.travelocity.com and www.orbitz.com make their livelihood by finding discount hotels to meet your needs. The great thing about these websites is that you can check off the amenities you need and let the search engines do the work for you. You'll be happy to know there are a number of hotel travel deals for Spain listed on these sites.

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Spain travel deals often take travelers to the Costa del Sol beach, with its generic souvenir shops and surf culture. Yet there is much to see in Spain beyond the touristy beaches. Secluded stretches of sand can be discovered along the Costa de la Luz in the south, on the Balearic Islands in the north or on the Costa Brava. Despite its metropolitan status, you can find an inexpensive Madrid hotel in the nation's capital, home to world-class museums, galleries, parks, markets and monuments. Barcelona is much like a second capital, with all its breathtaking Gothic architecture, thriving nightclubs and relics of its historic past. Cheap hotels abound in Spain -- if you know where to look.

One of Madrid's cheap hotels, Hostal Armesto, goes for around $73/night and offers six rooms in a classic 19th-century building of the Huertas neighborhood. You'll enjoy three museums, restaurants and bars all within walking distance. Though Madrid isn't known for its quiet nights, the early-to-bed/early-to-rise crowd will appreciate this hostel's location down a strangely quiet residential street. The bedrooms have tiled floors, wrought-iron beds and vintage style bathrooms. The rear rooms also overlook a beautiful Spanish garden. You can book your room at www.hostalarmesto.com.

Another one of Madrid's cheap hotels is the Hostal Oriente, which runs for $53 - $79/night. While it's less homey than Hostal Armesto, the 34 rooms are clean and in good condition with nice traditional Spanish paintings. The recently renovated bathrooms are a relief and the chandeliers add a nice elegant touch. The location is what draws most people to this Madrid hotel. Just steps from the city centre, you can walk to the opera house, the metro, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. You can learn more at www.hostaloriente.es.

Plaza Mayor is another of the cheap hotels in Madrid -- and arguably the best of the area discount hotels. The historic exterior has been in place for more than 200 years and is reminiscent of a British pub on the ground level and a colorful traditionally European building on top. Inside, the 33 rooms and one suite feature ensuite bathrooms, satellite television and free wireless internet. The contemporary bar and restaurant is very handsome, with brilliant red furnishings, cozy lighting and polished wood surfaces. The suite features a loft bed area and its own private top-floor sun-deck. It's also nice to have buffet breakfasts offered on-site, which you can't find at all the popular hotels. Starting at $143/night, you're paying a bit more but you receive more amenities and you're located in an equally bustling part of town.

 Madrid Hotels at $19.00 a Night!

For the ultimate in Madrid cheap hotels, check out the hostels, which start at $19/night, at www.hostelworld.com. Staying in a hostel is typically a little more adventurous. Youthful travelers arrive ready to meet new people and embark upon exciting adventures. Many of the rooms are dormitory-style, so you're sharing with strangers, albeit easygoing and pleasant strangers. Down in the lobby, you'll be able to mingle with other guests easily, as everyone is quick to share a story, ask what your travel plan entails and offer a few travel tips. A hostel will also arrange activities and day trips to help facilitate even more social interaction. You can try affordable places like The Cat's Hostel, Residencia Bulls, Hostal Metropol, United World International Hostel, Mad Hostel or the International Hostel Posada de Huerta.

While you're staying in cheap hotels in Madrid, make sure you take advantage of all the free things to do there. You can visit the most popular tourist destination, the Museo del Prado for free Tuesdays through Saturdays from 6 - 8 pm or 5 - 8 pm on Sundays. The Museo de Reina Sofia is free Saturday afternoons after 2:30 pm and Sunday mornings until 2.30 pm. Visit Museo Archeológico Nacional on Saturday afternoons and all day on Sunday, or you can see the Museo Tiflológico, which always offers free admission. The Palacio Real is free on Wednesdays and the Museo la de America is free on Sundays. Walk Madrid's historic district from Puerta del Sol to Playa Mayor to see some of the country's best architecture or stop in to the bullfighting museum, which is unique to Spain/Madrid travel.

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The travel dealsdon't end with lodging in Spain. In addition to cheap hotels, there is so much to see and do that costs little to nothing. On the weekends, you can take advantage of free museum hours at the Museo del Prado, the Museo de Reina Sofia, the Museo Archeológico Nacional and the Museo la de America. You'll find that just walking the streets of Madrid is incredibly enjoyable and there are many local parks that make a stroll idyllic. Sampling local cuisine is easy to do if you're on a budget and drinks are certainly not the standard "European" price.

If you're looking for cheap hotelsin Barcelona, then you'll find a number of lodges for under $100 at www.venere.com. Hotel Atenea, for example, enjoys high guest ratings for its delicious breakfast buffet, its simple modern decor and its business travelfacilities. The location is also convenient for business professionals because it's located right in the business district, although it is also not far from football stadiums, beaches and shopping districts. If you're looking for someplace close to the airport, you might like Hotel Porta Barcelona, a three-star hotel that is just 10 minutes from your flights, but also close to tourist destinations like Gaudí's buildings La Pedrera and Casa Batlló.