Local Guide
Discover the best of Madrid around Hostal Goyal Pizarro.
Before you arrive
A few practical details will make arrival at Hostal Goyal Pizarro straightforward.
Start at reception
All guests should first go to the reception in building 13 at C. de Pizarro 13. Rooms are in number 14; apartments are in number 13.
Times
Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is by 11 am. Reception is staffed daily from 10 am to 5 pm. For arrival questions, contact reception by phone or email. Please arrange late arrivals in advance.
Gastronomy
Breakfast & Brunch
- La Mallorquina12 min walkClassic pastry shop at Puerta del Sol; perfect for napolitanas and coffee.
- HanSo Cafe8 min walkSpecialty coffee with two central locations (Calle del Pez and Costanilla de los Ángeles).
- Chocolatería San Ginés12 min walkChurros and thick hot chocolate in Pasadizo de San Ginés, near Puerta del Sol.
Markets & Tapas
- Mercado de San Miguel14 min walkIconic covered market by Plaza de San Miguel for Spanish bites and small plates.
- Mercado de San Ildefonso9 min walkVertical street-food market on Calle de Fuencarral.
Culture & History
Landmarks
- Gran Vía5 min walkMadrid's iconic avenue of theaters, shopping, and early 20th-century architecture.
- Plaza Mayor12 min walkHistoric main square in the old city.
- Palacio Real12 min walkLargest royal palace in Western Europe and a must-see landmark.
Museums
- Museo del Prado20 min walkWorld-class European art on the Paseo del Prado.
- Museo Reina Sofía25 min walkModern art in the Atocha area, home to Picasso's Guernica.
Parks
- El Retiro25 min walkVast central park with lake, promenades, and monuments.
Getting Around
Metro & Bus
- Metro Santo Domingo2 min walkLine 2.
- Metro Callao5 min walkLines 3 and 5.
- Metro Ópera10 min walkLines 2 and 5; closest stop for the Royal Palace area.
- Plaza de España8 min walkLines 2, 3, and 10; fast access to Gran Vía.