There are actually three hostels at this address, the Palma 61, Jemasaca and Mayte. There is public telephone. Nearby is the Plaza de las Comendadoras, with its pleasant outdoor cafes and saturday handicraft markets. The owners, Ildefonso and Angela, are friendly and attentive. Recently refurbished in modern styles.
All rooms have windows.
Quiet and attractive area, very central. This hostal is walking distance to most of the major sites in the center-zones, and plenty of shopping . Clean and comfortable. TV in rooms. On a typical street of 'Old Madrid', next to the Puerta del Sol , and the shopping area along calle Carretas.