Just outside Plaza Mayor, the location and value for its amenities are unbeatable. It is styled with cute, hipster furnishings and decor that are appealing to young budget travelers. The staff were helpful and gave us tips and a city map to explore. The rooftop bar is nice, though since it was winter we didn't see it get much use and most people hung out in the lobby and the "Cave" (basement kitchen). We attended their free sangria hour which is a fun opportunity to mingle with other travelers. We also enjoyed the free walking tour they offered through experienced freelance tour guides. The beds are firm which we liked, and the blankets are sufficient for sleeping in winter.

We stayed in a 6-bunk room, and the room was long and narrow so our bed was tucked on the far short wall partly behind another bed, making it a little hard to get in and out of. For the price of the accommodations it's reasonable that the rooms are on the small side, but maximizing capacity in a room like that means a suboptimal bed layout. There were no tables or any other flat surfaces for your items except for a single chair (in a room for 6 people) so all your belongings would have to go on your bed, locker, wall hooks, or the floor. Also, the shared bathroom floor would get quite wet from the shower, and I wish they would've offered a bath mat for that.

The Hat is as advertised - modern, trendy, happening. It is in an excellent central location in Madrid for tourists/travelers. Common spaces and shared kitchen were very clean and beautiful. The shared room (6-bed all one gender) that I was in was also clean but very basic. The private bathroom inside the room was clean but with some minor wear and tear. There are a lot of amenities and it is well thought out. There is a shared fridge/eating space. There are some dishes/shared cutlery but if you wanted to really cook you may need to buy/bring additional items. Everyone who worked there was helpful and friendly. I chose not to include breakfast with my reservation but did buy theirs one of the days of my stay. It was nice to have a wide variety of things and to not have to go anywhere to eat, as I wasn't feeling well that morning. There are probably better breakfasts for 7 euro in Madrid, but you would have to search for them ;)

The bathroom could be easily enhanced by a few more hooks! And just a small stool/side table/place to put items while you're trying to shower, etc. The room itself had some hooks but I think could have had more. The bottom bunks had curtains to hide sleepers from others' lights. The top bunks did not. All bunks had their own light, outlet, and a tiny shelf which was super useful!

I arrived at 10 am after a transoceanic flight and they let me have my bed ahead of check-in time which was so nice. One morning I woke up at 4 am got dressed headed to the lobby and the 24 reception was glad to make me a hot Americano and I had an extra-creative morning of writing. They distributed the guests throughout the rooms, so I had the room to myself 2 out of 5 nights.

I had to use my key card to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. The rooftop is a bar and restaurant without a view. The seating for breakfast with everyone on bar stools and ledges with their backs to one another was not conducive to socializing

Perfect location, everything clean, very friendly and sociable atmosphere, can't fault this hostel - i stayed here twice already. Breakfast was great, a selection of sweet and savoury, juice, coffee, milk, and friendly waiters. Breakfast was served in a great time (7:30-10:30) so it suited my busy travel schedule. There was a toilet and shower in our room, as well as another two toilets and two showers that were shared between the floor. Never had any problems with waiting for one to become free. Beds and pillows super comfortable, and long enough even for tall people (185cm!). Little reading lamp and a small shelf next to my bed, plenty of hooks to hang stuff on. The receptionist was a local and was able to give me advice on how to get to the airport. Thank you so much for a lovely stay and I'll definitely come back!

I liked everything! Can't find any faults

It is amazing place , I really feel like home , location is prefect , most of the staff is very nice , room is very big and so clean , sharing space is cool , I could prepare my coffee downstairs also and some people prepare their food ,Their breakfast is good , they provide iron machine and table also if you need it .

Sometimes guests didnt deal with sharing bathroom properly and didnt flush it and let it stuck by tissues , I hope if there is more choices of food for people from middle east at breakfast "This is not criticism just give advice to improve your excellent services ", for sure I would like to stay there again .

Room and bed: - Very spacious and comfortable room and bed (4 x 2 bed bunk). - Bathroom was very clean and upkept well. - Wide and long bed with comfortable mattress and pillow. Lots of space in locker for medium sized luggage case and a 25L backpack. - Sound HVAC setup with good air conditioning unit and window ventilation. Amenities: - Both private and building level showers and bathrooms. Easy to operate laundry appliances. Breakfast: - Sound breakfast for ~8 euros (IIRC). Good options for pastries, cereal, cold meats, beverages, all whilst being on the rooftop dining area during the early morning. Location: - Centrally located a block away from Plaza Major, whilst being within walking access to the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum, San Miguel Market and the Madrid high street. Activities: - Pub crawl was great. Good value for money, free shots at each location, location selection was great and atmosphere amongst other hostel dwellers was fantastic.

Sound: - Main room window opened into central chasm where you can hear lots of noises from other rooms and areas of the hostel, including rooftop bar when busy.

The common areas were very nice, there was a fridge, microwave and cutlery available to use. The atmosphere was very nice and the rooms were quiet . Location was great, one block from Plaza Mayor. Carrefour and Día meters away. They have hair dryers to lend, which is good in winter. The lower beds have curtains for privacy. I liked it very much. Breakfast is available for pay. There is a terrace that is very nice.

There was a mix up with the beds and I ended up sleeping in the upper bed. Mattress was not comfortable like the other reviews said. Bathroom is inside and there are no other bathrooms on the floor to use if it’s busy.

I absolutely loved everything about this hostel. From the breakfast, to the rooms, to the staff! Everything was amazing! The location is great as well it’s close to several metro stations and is close to all major attractions. There is a grocery store right across the street if you’re on a budget and don’t want to eat out - plus the kitchen has everything you need except an oven (it only has one of those counter top ovens).

Because of the way the bunk beds in the room is built (I stayed in room 8), the front part of the bed is covered by a curtain but the back is only half covered by the wooden frame of the bed. So, if you’re on the bottom bunk and someone is behind your bed (going to their locker or something) they will be able to see you and you, them.

The location was great - near all the main attractions (right off of Calle de Atocha, near Plaza Mayor and Puerta de Sol) without being super noisy or crowded. The bar downstairs and on the rooftop were great hangout spots. I appreciated the little kitchen as well in case you wanted to store things in the fridge or make tea during the day. Staff were really helpful and accommodating, lots of good events on - I didn't get to go on any of the pub crawls they did, but they definitely had a good amount of activities on. Beds were pretty comfortable, bathrooms were pretty clean and the shower in particular was great. Would happily come back!

Nothing to be majorly disappointed in. The rooms are a little lacking in decor (though that's not super important when staying in a hostel,) and I do wish there was some additional storage space for bathroom items/toiletries - but nothing that was a deal breaker.

Good vibe, good breakfast (delicious tortilla!) Lots of bathroom access Great location

Staff (other than check in) were not very nice. (Maybe it’s cultural?) Beds were noisy and you could hear & feel upper bunk occupant turning over. A bit overpriced & trendy. No quiet work space.