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Hotel Francisco I

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
In the heart of Madrid, Hotel Francisco I offers a sophisticated retreat. Stroll to Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, then unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, or free in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the breakfast and central location.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is ฿7,972
฿8,769 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

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Room options

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Terrace | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premier Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located near a boardwalk, Hotel Francisco I is in Madrid Centro, a walkable area in Madrid with great shopping. Prado Museum and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta de Alcalá. Check out an event or a game at Bernabéu Stadium, and consider making time for Madrid Zoo Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Calle Arenal, 15, Madrid, Madrid, 28013

What's nearby

  • Plaza Mayor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gran Via - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prado Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Opera Station - 2 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 4 min drive
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolatería San Ginés - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chocolateria 1902 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Steakburger Arenal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Ñeru - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tapa Tapa - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Francisco I

Upscale hotel near Plaza Mayor
A short walk from Puerta del Sol and Royal Palace of Madrid, Hotel Francisco I provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 for adults and from EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Francisco Hotel
Francisco I
Francisco I Madrid
Hotel Francisco
Hotel Francisco I
Hotel Francisco I Madrid
Francisco i Hotel
Francisco i Madrid
Hotel Francisco I Hotel
Hotel Francisco I Madrid
Hotel Francisco I Hotel Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Francisco I pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Francisco I?

As of 25 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Francisco I on 26 Aug 2025 start from ฿7,971.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Francisco I?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Francisco I?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Francisco I?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Francisco I provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Francisco I located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Royal Theatre, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Gran Via and Royal Palace of Madrid are also within 10 minutes. Opera Station and Sol Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Francisco I Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 780 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great Hotel central and easy walking to sites of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Breakfast buffet is wonderful. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

raixa

great hotel . Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

amauri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service, staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gagik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in an excellent location. Loved the options at the included breakfast as well!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hotel / Best staff

The breakfast buffet was the best I have had anywhere
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a great area with pedestrian zone. Short walk to Plaza Mayor with a variety of restaurants. Easy walk to numerous other sights! Breakfast was very good with a large variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in a great location

The hotel was great. The breakfast was incredible. The service was fabulous and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend staying at Hotel Francisco when visiting Madrid. A great overall experience. The team was very efficient, friendly, and hospitable. A wonderful boutique hotel, and the location is walking distance to most major sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family

It was amazing the location breakfast service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful place! Delicious, kind staff, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and adorable hotel. Breakfast was fantastic. Rooms on the street side can be a bit noisy at night but you are in the heart of everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and great location. Room service could be improved
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! We loved this lovely little oasis in central Madrid! Wonderful staff, pretty setting, great breakfast and such a comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location, friendly staff, outstanding rooms and amenitites
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Clean and stylish hotel. Great service. Best part is their breakfast buffet. Delicious and beautiful set up. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good It would be better if they had a gym
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025