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Amenities
This hostel offers designated smoking areas.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Dining
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Rio Hostel in Madrid (Usera), you'll be a 5-minute drive from National Prado Museum and 5 minutes from El Retiro Park. This hostel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Royal Palace of Madrid and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Plaza Mayor.
What's nearby
Madrid Río(0.1 miles)
Matadero Madrid(0.3 miles)
Hospital 12 de Octubre(1.3 miles)
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía(1.3 miles)
El Rastro(1.4 miles)
Plaza del Emperador Carlos V(1.4 miles)
Puerta de Toledo(1.4 miles)
Paseo del Prado(1.5 miles)
Atocha Station Memorial(1.6 miles)
CaixaForum Madrid(1.7 miles)
El Retiro Park(1.7 miles)
Plaza de Santa Ana(1.8 miles)
National Prado Museum(1.8 miles)
Sobrino de Botin(1.9 miles)
City Hall(1.9 miles)
The preferred airport for Rio Hostel is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)(12.5 miles)
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Safe-Deposit Box
Luggage Storage
Allergy-Free Room Available
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Madrid Río (0.1 miles)
Matadero Madrid (0.3 miles)
Hospital 12 de Octubre (1.3 miles)
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (1.3 miles)
El Rastro (1.4 miles)
Plaza del Emperador Carlos V (1.4 miles)
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Room details
Based on 370 verified reviews
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews of Rio Hostel, guests highlight very clean spaces and strong value for money, while recurring downsides include large, crowded dorms with air or thin mattresses, occasional nighttime noise, and poorly lit corridors or common areas.
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What guests think
Across reviews of Rio Hostel, guests highlight very clean spaces and strong value for money, while recurring downsides include large, crowded dorms with air or thin mattresses, occasional nighttime noise, and poorly lit corridors or common areas.
The location is convenient for Plaza Rio 2, El Matadero, and the river park, with buses and metro nearby, though it sits a bit away from the historic center. Facilities are basic with a shared kitchen and baggage room, and feedback is mixed on security features like lockers or room keys. Service feedback ranges from friendly and attentive to inconsistent, with complaints about strict rule enforcement, communication issues, and early room access before checkout. Expect a budget dorm stay with trade offs in comfort and privacy.
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Facilities
Basic, with a shared kitchen and a baggage room noted; several reviews report very dark common areas and request emergency or individual lights. Reports on lockers and room access keys are mixed.
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Rosalinda
Dec 30, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
cindy
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
alejandro
Feb 19, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Juan Jose
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Kaylene D
Feb 20, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Carlos Raúl
Nov 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Darwin
May 5, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Rosalia
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Marco
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Juan Jesus
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is praised repeatedly, with many guests calling the property very clean and orderly. A few note superficial finishing or strong cleaning-product odors in some areas.
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cindy
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Juan Miguel
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Marcos
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
Danilo Henrique
Jan 7, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Rosalia
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gheorghe
Feb 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Hichem
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Rosalia
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Juan Miguel
Jun 3, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Juan Jesus
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms
Large dorms feel crowded, and multiple reviews cite inflatable or thin mattresses, low pillows, and beds placed close together; some mention nighttime noise and a lack of individual lights or privacy features.
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Jarvis
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Midian
Jul 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Daniel
Feb 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Luis Alberto
Oct 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Juan Antonio
May 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Daniel
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kaylene D
Feb 20, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Manuel Ángel
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Marco
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Juan Jesus
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Service
Many guests find the staff friendly and helpful, but several reviews cite communication problems, strict rule enforcement, and early lights or room access before checkout; a few describe rude behavior.
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Monica
Jun 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ramiro
Nov 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
MILAGRO
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Marcos
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
Danilo Henrique
Jan 7, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
rafael
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Juan Jose
Apr 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ginés
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Rosalia
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rosalia
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Location
Convenient for Plaza Rio 2, El Matadero, and the riverside park, with metro and buses nearby. Some consider it a bit far from the historic center or not ideal.
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Sandro
May 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Rosalinda
Dec 30, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Ingrid
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
karim
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Melisa
May 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
John
Jun 27, 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
Cristina
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Ana
Nov 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Manuel Ángel
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rosalia
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Dining
Not enough information in reviews.
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Lydia
Mar 27, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Chi kingsmann
Mar 15, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
Chi
Mar 6, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
FRANK JUNIOR
Jan 25, 2026
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Stayed 14 nights
John
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00, and check-out is until 11:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility and features such as step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
The property is located in Madrid (Usera), within a 10-minute drive of National Prado Museum and El Retiro Park. It is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Plaza Mayor and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Gran Via.
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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Popular amenities
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Safe-Deposit Box
Luggage Storage
Allergy-Free Room Available
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Services
Tour Desk
Safe-Deposit Box
Luggage Storage
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Self Laundry
Concierge Services
Lockers Available
General
Non-Smoking Rooms
Allergy-Free Room Available
Adults Only
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi