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Hospedería Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Valley of the Fallen
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Chapel
Aerial view
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room
Terrace/patio
Standard Single Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Deep-soaking bath
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 12.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 2 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Carretera Guadarrama, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, 28209

What's nearby

  • Valley of the Fallen - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Real Club de Golf La Herreria - 18 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Abantos - 22 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • San Yago Station - 17 min drive
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montia - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taberna del Corcho - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Villanueva Vinos y Copas - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ku4Tro - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Monte Escorial - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Hospedería Santa Cruz

Hotel near Valley of the Fallen
Located close to El Real Coliseo de Carlos III Theater and Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater, Hospedería Santa Cruz provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also expect to find a library, laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine and wedding services
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a ballroom
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 December and 7 January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 9 for adults and from EUR 9 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostel San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostel
Hospedería Santa Cruz San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hospedería Santa Cruz
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostal San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hostal
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hotel
Hospedería Santa Cruz San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Hospedería Santa Cruz Hotel San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Frequently asked questions

Is Hospedería Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hospedería Santa Cruz?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hospedería Santa Cruz on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$96.15, including 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 Hospedería Santa Cruz?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hospedería Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Hospedería Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hospedería Santa Cruz located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Valley of the Fallen, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater and Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. El Real Coliseo de Carlos III Theater is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) away.

Hospedería Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 60 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Marthlu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The architecture is amazing, between a castle and an abbey. Sadly, there is poor management. There are no qualified services like restaurants, restrooms, or customer service, but in the end, that keeps it less crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great location but needs a fair bit of work
A good stay but it would have been better if the bar was open, not just at weekends and there was an option for the evening meal (which was OK but only just). The evening meal was "almost cold" seafood soup followed by "warm" salmon. No choice. We weren't even told about it. Staff were great and what made the visit extra special was the beautiful mass the following morning at 11:00. It says it's a 13 min walk but it's not, you need a car. Very weak wifi in the room and no aircon which would be a problem in the heat of the summer. Beautiful location and a nice stop but it needs a fair bit of work being done to it to make it a stunning stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location at the foot of the Cross in a Benedictine monastery.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond, Flower Mound

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A charming monastery hotel within the valley of the fallen. Simple rooms offer a taste of monastic life in the quiet beauty of the valley. Guests should be prepared for simple dining fare at fixed, very Spanish hours: 9 am breakfast and 8:30 dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Environmental
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel, Vernon Hills

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel, Vernon Hills

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mantautas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice cross
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
Thoroughly enjoyed this unique location and very very interesting historically . The whole area is beautiful which seems fitting for the many people who are buried here . Special mention to Pablo who was exceptionally polite and welcoming and supplied us with much information . Customer service at its best ! Would give 5 stars for everything except the beds - they were on the hard side but it did not detract from our time there . It really should be on your ‘to do’ list - you won’t regret it . Thank you xxx
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mog, Simpsonville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a phantastic experience at the monastery, which I can recommend to everybody who is willing to strip down on the comfort of standard hotels. A big bonus was the proximity to the massive monument of The Valley of the Fallen, which I was able to explore after the ordinary tourists left.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good but old
The place is good but outdated, breakfast is very bad, 4€ and you can only get a piece of bread and a coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet contemplation far from the madding crowd
Unique and peaceful location in Valle de Cuelgamuros about 15km from nearest town and 6 km up on top of the mountain, beneath the 150 metre Cross. Car needed. Cannot access basilica without going downhill to the fork and then uphill again. In the evening Guardia Civil man the security gates at the public main road.Staying in the hospedaria gives free admission to Valle de los Caidos (normally 9 euros per person). Receptionist friendly & very pleasant as are all the Hospedaria staff who are eager, welcoming & anxious to please. Restaurant guests eat in a conservatory style area, hospedaria guests eat in the refectory. Lunch 11 euros/dinner 10 euros including bread roll, jug of water and bottle of Rioja filling the void inside with plain basic food; breakfast bread roll,butter,jam,cup of coffee,a small box of cereal.Magnificent view from room window. Lofty ceilings, old furniture, small half bath with shower attachment. When the wind blew hard there was a slight draught as often happens in older buildings but when the central heating came on,the room became warm and comfortable. The building is like an old convent with austere yet elegant public areas, cells for former occupants. I did not sleep well only because my mattress felt worn, & a modern bathroom would have been much preferable, but I very much enjoyed the experience of staying here in this historical building. The price for the room was good, the staff and other Spanish guests were nice and I would stay again.

8/10 Good

Terence, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located
clean, centrally located hotel but somewhat overpriced

6/10 Okay

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

Florence, Nova Scotia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location
We stayed at Hospederia de la Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caidos for one night. Beautiful quiet location. Nice clean rooms with comfortable beds and large bathrooms. Obviously no TV, wifi or lifts but free parking nearby. We had an evening meal of three courses, wine and coffee for 10 euros each. The only drawback was that most of the staff spoke no English and we struggled with our limited Spanish. Certainly an experience.

2/10 Terrible

ED, LA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Threw my key at the receptionist and walked away!
If you want to explore El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen monument stay in Madrid and make it a day trip. I stupidly booked this hotel and ended up not even staying there a night. Way too remote! I didn't have a car and was relying on taxis which made me vulnerable! This could be a five star resort in the right hands but not under current management. It should go back to being a monastery under present conditions! When I first entered the hotel it took me awhile to find a human being to help me. That's how deserted and lifeless the place was. And then the person I finally got couldn't speak English. This is how Spain wants to improve its tourist industry and economy?

2/10 Terrible

Eva

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Retraite volontaire
Séjour monacal, chambre sobre, salle d'eau exigüe mais après tout, c'est ce que l'on attend dans un monastère
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sitio excepcionalmente bonito!
Como experiencia, excelente. Es una antigua abadía que solo con eso ya merece toda la pena! Las vistas geniales. La comodidad de las habitaciones y las camas es la justa, pero el resto compensa todo. Solo hay que estar MUY pendiente que el check-in es HASTA las 10 pm... no puedes llegar después... y no queda claro cuando reservas... Pero de resto, es que todo es tan bonito, que vale la pena hospedarse aquí!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sitio excepcionalmente bonito!
Como experiencia, excelente. Es una antigua abadía que solo con eso ya merece toda la pena! Las vistas geniales. La comodidad de las habitaciones y las camas es la justa, pero el resto compensa todo. Solo hay que estar MUY pendiente que el check-in es HASTA las 10 pm... no puedes llegar después... y no queda claro cuando reservas... Pero de resto, es que todo es tan bonito, que vale la pena hospedarse aquí!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024