Lonely Planet Review
From the same people who brought you the outstanding Cat's Hostel, Mad Hostel is not far behind in quality and atmosphere. Like its sister hostel, this place is ranged around an enchanting courtyard and filled with a buzzing vibe.
The ground-floor bar is expansive, suitably dark and adorned with hip paintings. It's a great place to pass an evening. It may be difficult to get a turn on the billiard table and the free Internet, but there's plenty of music, drinks and like-minded travellers to keep you company while you wait. The first-floor courtyard - covered by a retractable roof - is a wonderful place to chill out in between live flamenco performances. Rooms open onto public balconies that surround the patio. The four- to eight-bed rooms are smallish, but new and clean, and some come with bathrooms inside. Climb up to the roof and you'll find a couple of delightful open-air terraces overlooking the barrio's rooftops as well as a small gym equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. There's even an open-air shower to help you cool off in summer.
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Anthony Ham