Group Accommodation in Madrid

What is better? Staying near the city centre or in the suburbs? This is the key question teachers should ask themselves when organizing accommodation for large groups. What is the best option? Of course, each has its own pluses and minuses; the key is to think through the needs of the group and the itinerary we organise during your school visit to Madrid.

If planning to stay in the suburbs, our recommendation is to rent a private coach that can transport the group to the city centre and on excursions; it will end up being the cheaper and quicker option for a large group. If you decide to stay in the Sierra de Madrid, keep in mind that there are numerous lodgings where you can organize group dinners, book multi-adventure activities, and allow students to experience a more unique group living situation. If instead you choose to stay in the city centre, it’s best to rely on public transit and walking as a means of getting around. Luckily, there are many budget hotels and hostels that can accommodate large groups.

Lodgings in Sierra de Madrid

These lodgings are one of the best options if your trip is oriented more towards multi-adventure activities, if you prefer to escape the bustle of the city, or if you are a large size group. All of the lodgings we recommend below are in convenient and picturesque settings. If you prefer something more tranquil, you can choose to stay in the Sierra de Madrid, a region bursting with natural beauty and wonder that the students will undoubtedly enjoy.

  • Situated in the Sierra North of Madrid, more specifically in the town of Manjirón, a setting surrounded by reservoirs and mountains, is the Albergue Sierra Norte, with space for 146 in stone lodgings and for 126 in wood cabins.
  • n Cercedilla, nestled in a quaint mountain setting, you’ll find Villa Castora Youth Lodging, in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama.
  • The Valle de los Abedules lodging is found in the Sierra de Guadarrama, along the Miraflores highway. Amenities also include an outdoor pool open during summer months.
  • Lastly, the Berzosa Lodging, also known as the Albergue Rural Calumet, located in Berzosa de Lozoya in the Sierra Norte, offers a very tranquil setting and beautiful natural scenery.

Hotels in the City Centre

However, if what you are looking for is an immersive city experience focused more on culture and entertainment, we provide a list below of hotels of all varieties so that you are able to stay in the city centre and take advantage of the convenience to the main attractions, monuments, and neighbourhoods of Madrid:

  • Hostal Gala (1 star)
  • HostalHotel Excelsior (2 stars)
  • HostalLa posada de Huertas (2 stars)
  • HostalCats Hostel Lavapiés (2 stars)
  • HostalHotel Anaco (3 stars)
  • HostalHotel Regente (3 stars)
  • HostalHotel Rex (3 stars)
  • HostalHotel Santo Domingo ( 4 stars)
  • HostalHotel Preciados (4 stars)
  • HostalHotel Mayorazgo (4 stars)

Guide to Organising your School Trip to Madrid

Discover more with this special travel guide we have prepared so that teachers can easily plan and organise an educational school trip. Let us know your preferences and requirements–we specialize the trip to fit your group’s every need. Everything you need to know for a cultural school trip to Madrid: