Shoehorned into hippy-dippy Callejón de Embudo, this small hostel in a historic house has plenty of antiquated character. Creaky hardwood floors lead to six- to nine-bed dorms that have their own bathrooms, and the three spacious private rooms are chock-full of detail such as original tile flooring – the standout is loft-style with a spiral staircase.
Flags, maps and the odd musical instrument embellish the communal areas, where you can sink into a hammock with the wi-fi or ditch the electronics for a game of chess.
It's steps from Plazoleta del Chorro de Quevedo, with a facade covered in ever-changing urban graffiti (a giant frog at last visit).