"Really Nice Hotel"Posted: Mon, Nov 23 2009Value:
3Stayed at the Lope De Vega in October 2005 for 3 nights. For the price, you absolutely can't beat it. I paid 255 Euro for 3 nights. As was said many times, it is across the street from the Prado.
The area is a lot of fun. Head over to the next street, Calle De Las Huertas where there are lots of small restaurants and good people watching. Also, there was a really nice small restaurant just past the Plaza De Jesus where we had breakfast. There are 3 Metro stops which are about 10 minute walks. We walked to all 3 and the closest is probably Anton Martin although Atoche is probably easiest to find. As for walking, I think the estimates here to Puerta del Sol are not correct. Expect about 20-25 minutes. But central Madrid can easily be walked. We walked back from the Palace and it was very interesting and didn't take too long.
If you are a light sleeper (which I am not), ask for a room not on the Calle Lope de Vega. I was on the Lope De Vega side and the car noise from Calle Del Prado could make it more difficult to get to sleep.
One last thing. Watch your wallet! I was pickpocketed on the train. But as far as the Hotel, I wouldn't even try anyplace else.