Reception

Reviews of The Central House Madrid LavapiƩs - Hostel

2 out of 5
The Central House Madrid LavapiƩs - Hostel
Calle de la Encomienda, 16, Madrid, Madrid

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location and facility. The staff was wonferful. The rooms had everything you needed. My only suggestion is to have a blow dryer in the room. It was a great place. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 20 Mar 2024
Hi Keli,Thank you for your positive review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience. Your kind words about our staff mean a lot to us ā€“ we strive to provide excellent service to all our guests.We appreciate your suggestion regarding the hairdryer and will definitely consider it for future improvements.TCH Team

10/10 Excellent

Charu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the cleanest hostel that we were really impressed by. We are a family of 5- 2 adult & 3 kids, so we decided to book their 6 bed room. The room was basic but clean. The staff/ guest services was exceptional. They have 24 hr front desk which was very helpful. They answered our questions patiently. The look of this property is very trendy and has a good vibe. We also got their help to book a taxi back to the airport and it was very convenient. Overall had nice experience at this hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Pedro on 21 Feb 2024
Dear Charu,we would like to thank you for the positive review and feedback. Its great to know that you and your family had a great time and that our team made your experience even better.TCH Team

8/10 Good

Seth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was a great value for our family of five. The room is pretty much no frills with three sets of solid bunk beds with very comfortable mattresses. Exactly what we were looking for! The location is quiet and the blackout curtains on each bunk made for great sleep. The breakfast buffet was better than expected with multiple fresh options. All of the areas we visited in Madrid were within walking distance of the hostel. Lastly, the staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. Will definitely keep this company in mind when visiting other cities as they do have other locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Pedro on 4 Jan 2024
Dear Seth,thank you for taking the time to review us and for being a well informed guest. We are glad with your experience and will be thrilled to welcome you guys again.TCH Team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
First time to write a review for a hotel/hostel. I just really need to share how great this hostel is. What you see in the pictures is what it is, modern, looks clean. The only difference is the room we had. It looked a little smaller but it didn't matter. My daughter loved her stay too. She would always play around at the mini plaza while we waited for my wife and other relatives. She even cried when we told her we were leaving. The Service is the best part of the hostel, especially Ibrahim, who assisted us on our checkin and also on the issue we had on our transfers. We'll definitely go back. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Pedro on 4 Jan 2024
Hi,thank you so much for your feedback, we are pleased with your review, proud to be the first hostel/hotel that made you share your experience with us and other customers. We will be excited to welcome your family back, either in Madrid or at one of our many locations.TCH Team

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay in Madrid
Enjoyed the location and the stay was very moderns. A lot more families than expected since itā€™s part hostel part hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Pedro on 4 Jan 2024
Dear Jessica,thank you for the time taken to review us. We hope you had a positive experience and that you get the chance to visit us another time as we receive all types of guests depending on the time of the year. TCH Team

10/10 Excellent

Deybi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Pedro on 11 Jan 2024
Dear Deybi,thank you for the time taken to review us.TCH Team

10/10 Excellent

NEELAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bigger rooms than most hostels I have ever stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Pedro on 4 Jan 2024
Dear Neelam,thank you for reviewing your recent experience. It's good to be aware that we can provide a better experience than other properties, we will keep working hard. TCH Team

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel. Booked a private room as a single but was given a quad room with 4 beds. Unfortunately its layout then meant the main area didn't get cooled adequately by the AC and stayed around 25 degrees, so opening the window was the only option, with noise all night long.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Pedro on 13 Oct 2023
Dear Alexander, thank you for the time taken to review us. The room given to you was exactly what you booked, a doble twin room, that is prepared to receive more people, so we may understand the confusion but it was a private room. We are sorry about the AC and will look into it.TCH Team

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Pedro on 6 Oct 2023
Dear Pablo,thank you so much for your feedback, we try our best to offer a great value/price relation and are happy to be recognized for that.TCH Team

10/10 Excellent

lilliam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything, the people in the the front desk were very nice and their customer service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Pedro on 21 Aug 2023
Hi Lilliam,thank you for your review and specially, for praising our staff. TCH Team

8/10 Good

Marykay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hostel in a great location! So much to do and see within walking distance. Private rooms were nice & spacious. Our only complaint is that there is a lot of noise/activity at all hours of the night in the courtyard area. Other than that it was a great place to stay during our time in Madrid.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Pedro on 11 Sept 2023
Dear Marykay, thank you so much for your review. We hope you had an overall positive experience.TCH Team

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen personal, buena ubicaciĆ³n y un buen bar para comenzar la noche
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Pedro on 8 Aug 2023
Hola Ronald,muchas gracias por el tiempo dedicado a valorarnos. Estamos muy satisfechos por todos los factores que mencionas y esperamos darte la bienvenida pronto.Equipo TCH

6/10 Okay

Bilal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and very good location. Property very clean and staff is very nice. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from TCH HOSTEL on 8 Jul 2023
Hola Fabian!Thank you very much for such a high puntuaction and such a nice review.We are very glad to know you liked all about TCH and that you would stay again.We hope to see you again and we'll be proud to be again your accomodation in Madrid.

10/10 Excellent

Frederick, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern and centrally located. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Pedro on 25 May 2023
Dear Frederick,thank you for the review and the recommendation. It's satysfying to see our work recognized.TCH Team

10/10 Excellent

moataz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing was bad every thing was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from TCH Team on 16 May 2023
Dear Moataz, thank you very much for your opinion.We are glad to know you had a nice stay and we hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Claudia del Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Equipo TCH on 16 May 2023
Hola Claudia del RocĆ­o!Muchas gracias por tu puntuaciĆ³n.Esperamos que hayas tenido una buena estancia en TCH y estaremos encantados de volver a recibirte.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel, I would highly recommend. The hosts are super friendly and assist you with any queries. Great location also, fairly close to the metro system with the major tourist attractions nearby. Make sure you do the free walking tour, this was a great opportunity for me to meet other fellow travellers and our guide Erika was super helpful. Thanks to the Hostel for making my trip to madrid an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from TCH Team on 3 May 2023
Hi Peter, thank you for such a complete review, we are thrilled that we exceeded your expectations and you could enjoy fully your stay with us.TCH Team

10/10 Excellent

Zahoris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area around the property isn't that great but the property itself inside is amazing

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Kiu

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was excellent. All the staff I dealt with were genuinely friendly, helpful, and seemed happy in their jobs. The rooms were quite modern, comfy beds, and generally quiet. But please just consider the volume of the music in the bar downstairs, as my final night (tuesday) was actually a little loud. The only thing that really annoyed me is that they charge you to store your bag prior to check-in. Iā€™m sorry, but Iā€™ve stayed in hotels and hostels all over the world and never had this. Iā€™m a paying customer who wants to store my bags before check-in and youā€™re gonna ask for a fee? So I didnā€™t, I actually took my bag to the nearby newton hostel I stayed at the previous night and guess what - they let me store my bag for free, even though Iā€™d checked out! Please drop these ridiculous charges. Remember, backpackers are trying to save money when they can. I paid more for this hostel already, as it looked nicer (and was). Donā€™t want to have to pay silly fees on top. Please donā€™t give me an excuse. ;) Other than that, itā€™s a nice hostel which I would recommend for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it, will stay again. Front desk customer service was ABOVE PAR here. Couldnt book second additional day unfortunately but mext time in Madrid!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jineth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel/hostal like place, with great location. Walking distance from plaza mayor. The only thing I didnā€™t like is that we were not able to control the AC, it was hot outside and I needed it to cool down. I would also like access to ice and water in the room .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs were kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kate

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic stay.
I travelled with 5 friends and we booked the Penthouse. It was fantastic. A really great location too. The rooftop pool is more a paddling pool, so we didnt end up using it, but the bars and entertainment are brilliant. We loved our room and found it very clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend and would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Monika Singh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel is chic and the beds are comfortable, clean, quiet and the room dark. I wouldn't recommend the breakfast - it was nothing special. The front desk staff is available 24/7 and they were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from TCH TEAM MADRID on 31 Jul 2022
Dear Robyn, Thanks for your comments. We are happy to hear that our team was so welcoming and that you enjoyed resting at tch hostel. However, we are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with breakfast. We have made sure to communicate this to management and we will take the necessary actions to correct this.

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Tch team madrid on 30 Jul 2022
Estimada Rosa, Lamentamos mucho que hayas encontrado nuestros servicios por debajo de tus estĆ”ndares. Nos gustarĆ­a saber mĆ”s. Ā”EnvĆ­anos un correo electrĆ³nico con un nĆŗmero de telĆ©fono para que podamos aclarar esta situaciĆ³n contigo y ver cĆ³mo podemos ayudarte!

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

yony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything.! There it was thing that i was not to happy about and that was the buffet .they had scrambled eggs every single day. .. .and i even mention to the desk people and in the people in the bar, but they said thats all the y could do.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar! Uno de los mejores 8 hostel en los que me aloje en este viaje. El unico tema, la habitacion no tiene locker grande para guardar la valija (tiene 2 por cama pero chiquitos). El resto excepcional!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 21 Apr 2024
Hola Cecilia, Ā”Nos alegra mucho saber que tu estadĆ­a fue excelente! Apreciamos tus amables palabras y nos complace ser considerados uno de los mejores hostels donde te alojaste durante tu viaje. Esperamos tenerte de vuelta pronto para brindarte otra experiencia excepcional. Ā”Gracias por elegirnos y por compartir tu opiniĆ³n!Equipo TCH

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in Lavapies. I stayed in the 6 person dorm and taking into account that this is a dorm and you don't get the same level of privacy as a private room, you get decent privacy with the bed curtains, the individual lights for each bed and the power outlet in the bed area. I appreciate the bathroom and shower included inside each room instead of large shared bathrooms. Breakfast was worth it too. The place is clean and very well located. Unless you want to buy one from the reception, you should bring your own padlock for locking up your stuff in the under bed storage. Bathroom towels aren't included but can be rented. Linen is included.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 20 Mar 2024
Hi Patrick,Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear appreciated the privacy features such as the bed curtains, individual lights, and power outlets, which are designed to enhance your comfort during your stay. We strive to provide our guests with a comfortable and enjoyable experience, and it's rewarding to hear that we succeeded during your visit.TCH Team

8/10 Good

Nashma

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Pedro on 21 Feb 2024
Hola Nashma,muchas gracias por el tiempo dedicado a valorarnos. Equipo TCH

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ɠtimo
Ɠtimo. Bonito, limpo, organizado, camas confortĆ”veis, bem localizado. Eu voltaria a ficar no Hostel com certeza.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Pedro on 21 Feb 2024
OlĆ” Carolina,muito obrigado pela tua crĆ­tica tĆ£o positiva. Ɖ com orgulho que vemos que o nosso trabalho continua a satisfazer os nossos clientes e a cumprir como os nossos prĆ³prios objectivos. Equipa TCH

10/10 Excellent

adilson g

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
muito boa
muito boa,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Pedro on 21 Feb 2024
Hola Adilson g,muito obrigado pela avaliaĆ§Ć£o. Esperamos ter a oportunidade de voltar a dar-te as boas vindas em breve. Equipa TCH

10/10 Excellent

Jona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super modernes Hostel und vor allem tiptop sauber. Rooftop bar und normales Restaurant waren ebenso wie Automaten mit Essen und Trinken vorhanden. Alle SehenswĆ¼rdigkeiten fuƟlƤufig erreichbar. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Pedro on 21 Feb 2024
Dear Jona,thank you so much for the positive feedback, your experience was really positive. Its a pleasure to fulfil our guests expectations. TCH Team

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me agradĆ³, la verdad lo recomiendo muchĆ­simo
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Pedro on 31 Jan 2024
Hola Fernando,muchas gracias por el tiempo dedicado a valorarnos. Estamos muy satisfechos con tus comentarios y tu recomendaciĆ³n. Esperamos darte la bienvenida pronto. Equipo TCH

10/10 Excellent

francisco

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Pedro on 21 Feb 2024
Hola Francisco,muchas gracias por tu valoraciĆ³n.Equipo TCH

8/10 Good

Eliana B M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A localizaĆ§Ć£o Ć© Ć³tima assim como as instalaƧƵes. Senti falta de uma cozinha (sĆ³ percebi que nĆ£o Ć© oferecida depois da hospedagem).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Pedro on 11 Jan 2024
OlĆ” Eliana,muito obrigado pela tua crĆ­tica. Online podes encontrar toda a informaĆ§Ć£o relativa aos nossos serviƧos e instalaƧƵes previamente Ć  tua chegada. ;)Equipa TCH

8/10 Good

Eonmi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Pedro on 31 Jan 2024
Dear Eonmi,thank you for the time taken to review us. We are generally satisfied with your comments. We are sorry if our cleaning standards weren't met and will look into solutions right away. TCH Team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy contentas con el servicio
Nos dieron la habitaciĆ³n antes de tiempo, estaba la habitaciĆ³n ordenada y limpia. La recepciĆ³n es ideal, tiene sofĆ”s para estar ahĆ­ y el desayuno genial. El Ćŗltimo dĆ­a al dejar la habitaciĆ³n nos dejaron guardar las maletas sin coste adicional (hay unas taquillas que si tienen coste pero hay un espacio gratuito que no suele estar muy lleno y puedes dejar las maletas ahĆ­ sin problema). Nos dejaron estar en la recepciĆ³n el tiempo que necesitĆ”ramos el Ćŗltimo dĆ­a porque no tenĆ­amos la habitaciĆ³n para descansar. Todo limpio, todo bien cuidado y el personal tenĆ­a muy buen trato. La ubicaciĆ³n ideal, estĆ” cerca de Plaza Mayor y ademĆ”s tiene un par de paradas de metro muy cerca. Muy agradecidas con el trato, esperamos volver pronto :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Pedro on 4 Jan 2024
Hola, muchas gracias por el tiempo dedicado a dejarnos una critica tan detallada y positiva. Es un orgullo saber que podemos hacer de la estancia de nuestros clientes una experiencia para repetir. Estamos extremadamente satisfechos con tus comentarios sobre todo por nuestro equipo que hizo todo fƔcil durante vuestra estancia. TCH Team

8/10 Good

FILIZ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

ALFREDO JOSE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KENNICH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KENNICH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AgrƩable 7
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023