Madrid Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Madrid cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Madrid, Spain range from $13 to $217/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 87 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Dec 7, Dec 9, Dec 10.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $17.

Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $13/night.

Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Madrid start at $15/night. Madrid is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Spain; 9 of 12 other tracked cities with current prices have higher starting prices.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 49 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-12T00:33:42.273Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include December 7 (one night),December 9 (one night),December 10 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Madrid

Where to stay

Malasaña, centered on Plaza del Dos de Mayo, has the highest density of hostels and puts you walking distance from Gran Vía and the Prado. Lavapiés runs cheaper on both beds and food, and sits a short walk from El Rastro on Sunday mornings.

Getting around

The Prado is free Monday through Saturday from 6 to 8pm, and Sunday from 5 to 7pm. Go late, skip the queue, and save the full entry fee.
Order the menú del día at lunch. Most sit-down restaurants in Malasaña and Chueca offer three courses plus a drink for a few euros. The same dishes cost double at dinner.
The Metro charges an airport supplement on top of the normal fare when you board at Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 or T4. It is not obvious at the ticket machine, so budget for it when you land.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest in January and February. Prices rise sharply around Semana Santa (March or April depending on the year), New Year's Eve, and through July and August when summer tourists fill the city.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Madrid cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $17. Dorm beds currently range from $13 to $217/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Madrid?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Madrid include December 7, December 9, December 10.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Madrid?

HostelHound currently tracks 87 hostels in Madrid, Spain.

How much do hostels in Madrid cost in December?

Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $13/night.

Is Madrid affordable compared to other hostel cities in Spain?

Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Madrid start at $15/night. Madrid is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Spain; 9 of 12 other tracked cities with current prices have higher starting prices.

Where do backpackers stay in Madrid?

Malasaña, centered on Plaza del Dos de Mayo, has the highest density of hostels and puts you walking distance from Gran Vía and the Prado. Lavapiés runs cheaper on both beds and food, and sits a short walk from El Rastro on Sunday mornings.

What is the best time of year to visit Madrid?

Hostels are cheapest in January and February. Prices rise sharply around Semana Santa (March or April depending on the year), New Year's Eve, and through July and August when summer tourists fill the city.