Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 27 min drive
Madrid Principe Pio Station - 16 min walk
Madrid Recoletos Station - 25 min walk
Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 29 min walk
Opera Station - 1 min walk
Santo Domingo Station - 5 min walk
Callao Station - 6 min walk
Restaurants
Café del Real - 1 min walk
Taberna Real - 2 min walk
La Lonja - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
Tierra Burrito Bar - 1 min walk
About this property
Escala Ópera
You'll be in a fantastic location at Escala Ópera, only a five-minute walk from Gran Via and Royal Palace of Madrid. Also, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol are within a short 10-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Opera Station is steps away and Santo Domingo Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Library
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Also known as
Escala Ópera Madrid
Escala Ópera Guesthouse
Escala Ópera Adults Only
Escala Ópera Guesthouse Madrid
Frequently asked questions
Does Escala Ópera offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Escala Ópera does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Escala Ópera?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Escala Ópera?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Escala Ópera.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Escala Ópera?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Escala Ópera?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Casino Gran Via (11-min walk) and Casino de Madrid (11-min walk) are both nearby.
What's the area around Escala Ópera like?
Escala Ópera is in Madrid Centro, a short 1-minute walk from Opera Station and 5 minutes' walk from Gran Via.
Escala Ópera Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
4.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
29 February 2020
Perfect
Close to Centro clean large quiet affordable
Leonard
Leonard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2019
Everything’s perfect
Location was perfect for visiting most places, right across the street is the metro station, tons of places to grab food, staff are courteous and helpful, room is clean and comfortable.
Chase
Chase, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2019
Character and chic
It's quirky, a bit old-fashioned but very comfortable and very well placed. Hopefully the instructions to find it and get in... are now fool-proof!
Robert
Robert, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2019
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 August 2019
Room in an elegant Spanish mansion
It was extremely beautiful and elegant.
Joan
Joan, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
19 July 2019
There is not sign for the hotel, it took us 2 hours to find it after we got help from another hotel. The only thing is a buzzer label on a wall 3 by 2 cm. The place is loaded with old antique objects and although the place is renovated, the smell is compelling.
Verified traveller
5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2019
Lovely stay away
Me and my friend where in madrid over the weekend. She was set on hostel but having never stayed in a hostel myself we settled on the comfort of a hotel and this place was extremely fairly priced while still being close to everyrhing. It was very quirky. The room we stayed in for the room with the bathroom and shower in the cloest space itw as odd but honestly still lovely. The air con was great, the bed was nice and hard with was perfect. The staff where so freiendly and nice they had the room ready early, didnt push us to rush out and let us leave our bags there after check out. Its really not as hard to find as people make it out to be its literally right at the opera metro stop. The cleaners where so attentive and the bedding and towels where changed daily. Honestly couldnt reccommend it enough.
Danielle
Danielle, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
4 July 2019
Super friendly and accommodating stuff. Amazing location. Only thing is that Wi-Fi has a poor connection
Alex
Alex, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
21 June 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 May 2019
Grand old Hotel
Loved the area and the suite is so grand and spacious. Location is hard to find but definitely worth it.
Mireille
Mireille, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 February 2019
Feeling at home right next to the Royal Palace
Amazing little hotel, inside a classic Spanish home of the 19th century. Welcoming staff from Reception to Cleaning personnel. Restaurants around are very high quality and all is reasonably priced. A large table, sufficient chairs to hold a small meeting, kettle and coffee available.
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
14 January 2019
Good price but i was disappointed when how you can hear what's happening in the room next to you. I woke up to an after party happening in the room next to me at 8 am and it feels like im sleeping between them.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 November 2018
Excellent location...walking distance to all the main areas...and transport options - literally steps away from metro,bus and taxi stand. Rooms are large and unique.
Devika
Devika, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2018
Perfect place to stay. In the centre of Madrid. Rooms pick and comfortable and bathroom . All good.Excellent welcome. A must to stay in.
Patrick
Patrick, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2018
Great 1 night stay - so much character- recommend
Tricky to find. Is the big green (residential) door next to the cafe restaurant. A warm welcome and lots of local advice offered. A fantastic room with so much character. Couldn’t get WiFi working and shower was mostly cold. We only stayed one night so not too much of an issue. Highly recommended for a short stay if want somewhere full of character. Clean and friendly. Some parts of the day there are no staff around.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2018
Charming hotel hidden from the street across from Opera House. Great location, large rooms and bathroom filled with antiques and treasures.
Charming
Charming, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2018
Wonderful..very secret...good luck finding it but worth it many times over.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2018
Great location, old world feel. We loved it!
Excellent. Their name on the door buzzer is hard to read - needs to be replaced.
Verified traveller
5-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
18 September 2018
Good location it is an old building. There is no fire escape. It is not in great condition. Room was quaint and good bathroom. Staff was very friendly. Not a 24 hour receptionist, feels more like an apartment, without cooking facilities.
Liz
Liz, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
14 September 2018
If you expect an international standard hotel you will be disappointed. Although this accommodation is quirky and has some charm it lacks the amenities of a “hotel”. There is no signage so it’s very difficult to find and many of the fittings are in need of replacement. Our room had no toilet door, there are no room numbers, many floor rugs are loose fitting and a trip hazard. Definitely not suitable for anyone with mobility issues.
The location is good but there is some noise from the square .
Rick
Rick, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
8 September 2018
You should take this off your list. We couldn't a
We couldn't find anyone to check in ! We went around the corner to Hotel Opera great hotel. We lost money on your recommendation. The "hotel escala" is mearly an apartment. The people of Madrid laughed at us. This Hotel is a joke. We may not use your service again because of this
Julianna
Julianna, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
14 August 2018
Different
Found it, its a strange hotel - the host couldnt speak english but was charming. Gave us a room that had a bathroom in a cupboard - we didnt like it - so they changed it to a rather lovely room with Pillars. It was different.
Aryan
Aryan, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2018
Amazing design
Gita
Gita, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
9 August 2018
Convient location and tons of character
Great character and area. Ac did not work in our room
And management was not on site to fix the situation .
However I would still recommend this hotel absolutely
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2018
You wanna experience this in Madrid!
If you want to get a real deep experience in Spainish culture, this is one of the things you should do - stay in Escala Opera. We stayed for 2 nights, and really appreciated the gorgeous deco full of historical taste, just as the images show. It was a bit difficult to find it at the beginning because it is one story of a 200 something years old building with the large green main gate shut sometimes. But the staff were very friendly. Location was perfect, the Opera metro station is just at the doorstep. Room was spacious and comfortable. The shower facility could use some upgrade, which is the only room for improvement. Definitely an experience!