Hotel Mirador Puerta del Sol (Madrid, Spain)

This casual two-star hotel is set on a bustling pedestrianised street just a stone’s throw from Madrid’s most famous public square. Along with its unrivalled location, the El Mirador Puerta del Sol boasts free Wi-Fi and 24/7 complimentary coffee. Neat guest rooms with bright pastel shades and hardwood flooring feature mini-fridges and work desks, as well as safes and TVs. Some accommodations boast balconies with views of the Puerta del Sol. Superior rooms with sofa beds/seating areas are also available. Guests can relax in an airy TV lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows. Other amenities include airport transfers (at a fee) and a 24-hour reception. A lift serves all floors. A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning in a bright, informal dining room. The El Mirador Puerta del Sol is less than a hundred metres from Sol metro station and a five-minute walk from the infectious buzz of Gran Via. The famed Thyssen-Bornemisza art museum is a 12-minute stroll away.