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1. Ibis Budget Madrid Calle 30

Ibis Budget Madrid Calle 30
1.0 star property
Puente de Vallecas
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (118 reviews)
"Check in lady was extremely helpful"
New Zealand
mark
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Ibis Budget Madrid Calle 30
A modern living room with a blue accent wall, a sofa, a dining area, and large windows.

2. Puerto Alto Apartments by Olala Homes

Puerto Alto Apartments by Olala Homes
3.0 star property
Puente de Vallecas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"The apartment was lovely, good amenities, we loved the area."
United States
Kacper
The price is AU$276
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Puerto Alto Apartments by Olala Homes
A modern living room with a grey sofa, white side table, and a potted plant.

3. Go Madrid Apartments by Olala Homes

Go Madrid Apartments by Olala Homes
3.5 star property
Puente de Vallecas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (23 reviews)
"The place was okay, clean but outdated. The bathroom was good and updated. The biggest downside for me is the location. It’s in a somewhat poor neighborhood where you see lots of dogs poops all over the sidewalks as well trash in the street. "
United States
Ahmad
The price is AU$289
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Go Madrid Apartments by Olala Homes
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a wooden accent wall.

4. Style Suites by Olala Homes

Style Suites by Olala Homes
3.0 star property
Puente de Vallecas
7.4 out of 10, Good, (18 reviews)
"It was good place to stay."
United States
Hector
The price is AU$274
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Style Suites by Olala Homes
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large plant. Adjacent is a compact kitchen with a washing machine and a stove.

5. Color Apartments by Olala Homes

Color Apartments by Olala Homes
2.0 star property
Puente de Vallecas
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"Had a great stay. Not near the center but plenty of transportation options, which made it very easy to get around."
United States
Sergio
The price is AU$303
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Color Apartments by Olala Homes
A modern living room with a sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a balcony with a sun lounger.

6. Madrid Sur Apartments by Olala Homes

Madrid Sur Apartments by Olala Homes
3.0 star property
Puente de Vallecas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"We loved our stay! Everything was perfect and we had a lovely stay "
United States
Stacy
The price is AU$316
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Madrid Sur Apartments by Olala Homes
A building entrance with a door marked '7', a blue parking sign, and a sign for 'Olala Homes'.

7. Style Apartments by Olala Homes

Style Apartments by Olala Homes
3.5 star property
Puente de Vallecas
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (29 reviews)
"Excellent "
United States
Kaleab
The price is AU$376
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Style Apartments by Olala Homes
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a dining area with a glass vase.

8. Maderas Apartments by Olala Homes

Maderas Apartments by Olala Homes
4.0 star property
Puente de Vallecas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"Clean apartment! Our stay was awesome."
United States
Brynt
The price is AU$488
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Maderas Apartments by Olala Homes
A spacious restaurant with a central tree planter, multiple seating areas, and large windows providing natural light.

9. Hotel Claridge Madrid

Hotel Claridge Madrid
4.0 star property
Retiro
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great facility"
United States
Faten
The price is AU$342
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Claridge Madrid
A modern hotel interior with a central hallway, multiple balconies, and a sign reading 'HOTEL 101 MADRID'.

10. Hotel101- Madrid

Hotel101- Madrid
4.0 star property
Barajas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,526 reviews)
"Great hotel if you want to stay by the airport"
Canada
Madine
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hotel101- Madrid
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Top San Diego Hotel Reviews

Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel all around"
Fiege 4-night trip
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