HONEST, CLEAN and COMFORTABLE. When, two hours after we checked out, my sister realised that she had forgotten her phone in her room she rushed back to the hostel, not to sure of whether or not she would ever get it back. She did! The staff recognized her and gave it back to her before she even had to make an enquiry. As a hostel, The Hat completely exceeded our expectations. The beds were comfortable, the whole building is kept clean and the staff our friendly, encouraging and knowledgable. You know that they want you to have the best experience possible whilst in Madrid. The breakfast buffet offered a filling mix of fruit, toast, fruit, cereals and yoghurt. I was especially impressed by the fact that soya milk was on option. The food and ambience at the rooftop bar is wonderful. I can definitely recommend the goats' cheese and caramelised onion 'tostada'. We payed nine euros for a mojito. The central location could not be improved especially as the Carefour Express is only a 20 seconds walk away. The spacious reception area has plenty of seats and a mini bar so it is a great place to meet friends during the day or before a night out. The downstairs 'cave' area has several mirrors, seats and countertops so it would be a good place to get ready with friends.