Recon Madrid

[J Willhaus]

Hi all,
The '23-24 college year will be my last as a professor (retiring next year, can't wait) and as a result, I've been asked to plan a Study Abroad trip for 2 weeks over the Holiday season in late December and early January. As a result Phil and I are rethinking our summer plans so I can recon the Sarria to Santiago route. The trip in December /January will be mainly for health sciences students and will be based on self-care for the mind, body and soul.

So after our volunteer service in Arres this summer on the "Camino Frances through Aragon" we'll return to Madrid, spend the night in a trendy hostel pod called Oxygen near Atocha starion and then take the train from Chamartin to Sarria on June 17. Our goal is to stay in Xunta albergues for a 7-day trek into Santiago. Then scope out some group places to stay in Santiago for a few nights with a bus trip to Muxia or Finesterre thrown in at least one day.

I would like to book a trendy, less expensive place for the group in Madrid before going back to winter in Wyoming and we will have a couple of days or so in Madrid for some cultural visits. So we are staying at Oxygen to see if these Pods fit the bill, but I also see I can book for a group at The Hat. Another option is to book a huge AirBNB. I'd rather keep us on the bunk/albergue theme if possible for under $50 per night. I am think we will limit to 10 or 12 students and one more faculty member so space for 12 to 14 or so.

Your supportive thoughts here are welcome.
Janet

 

[Peregrinopaul]

I would like to book a trendy, less expensive place for the group in Madrid

I have stayed twice at Hostel Las Musas, which is close to Tirso de Molina metro. I think it would fit the bill nicely. Check out their website. They have doubles, triples and dorms with bunk beds. Very lively atmosphere.

 

[J Willhaus]

I have stayed twice at Hostel Las Musas, which is close to Tirso de Molina metro. I think it would fit the bill nicely. Check out their website. They have doubles, triples and dorms with bunk beds. Very lively atmosphere.

I have seen a few web pages that says they closed in 2020. Have you stayed since then? Are they reopened?

 

[Vacajoe]

Stayed at The Hat last month and it was very clean and well-located. Good breakfast, free evening sangria, rooftop bar/cafe, and a small serf-cater kitchen in the basement. Because some rooms face onto a busy street, my spot was extremely noisy all night. As a hub for exploring the area, though, it was perfect.

 

[J Willhaus]

Stayed at The Hat last month and it was very clean and well-located. Good breakfast, free evening sangria, rooftop bar/cafe, and a small serf-cater kitchen in the basement. Because some rooms face onto a busy street, my spot was extremely noisy all night. As a hub for exploring the area, though, it was perfect.

I will try to go by and visit this trip. Do you think it would be a good pick for a bunch of college kids and a couple of grumpy old faculty sponsors?

 

[Vacajoe]

The Hat has a variety of rooms, so it all depends on what is available on your days. Location is unbeatable and I paid $25usd for a bunk room with four beds. Breakfast was an extra $7 or so. I found it quite comfortable as a 55yo single traveler. Showers weren’t great but overall I’d stay there again

 

[Peregrinopaul]

I have seen a few web pages that says they closed in 2020. Have you stayed since then? Are they reopened?

Ah. I was unaware. It looks to be very closed on Google Street. Last there in 2018.