Hostal Evoke Madrid, MadridHostal Evoke Madrid in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 23 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 5.0.Hostal Evoke Madrid is a three-star hostal with 17 rooms in central Madrid, roughly 500 metres from Puerta del Sol. Each room has a private bathroom and Wi-Fi, and the front desk is staffed around the clock. Several Metro stations sit nearby, and guests can walk to Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía, Plaza de Santa Ana and the Teatro Español. Reviews are generally strong, with guests praising the staff, cleanliness and air conditioning, and the property scores particularly well on TripAdvisor. It suits travellers who want a simple, well-located base for sightseeing rather than hotel facilities. The rooms are on the small side, so those wanting more space should bear that in mind.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Very central location

Clean, comfortable rooms

24-hour front desk

Watch out for

Rooms are not large

Booking.com score lower than other platforms

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