Arti University Residence

Nearest stop is Plaza Espana, don’t get off at Gran Via or you’ll have a 15 minute walk. The address is the main building, I stayed a couple of streets away at 12 San Leopardo (if i remember correctly). My main reason for choosing this place was I heard from one of the guys on my Vaughantown course that it only cost EUR20 a night for a single room, breakfast included.
It sounded too good to be true, but no, with all the students gone they’re happy to rent out their rooms cheaply. Mine had a bed, large wardrobe and drawers, shelves, a desk with chair and most importantly a sink in the room, for those all important early morning shaves. Although I was very near the Gran Via there was no noise at night, which I was very grateful for. There was no air con but with the window open the room was cool enough, however the curtain was very thin so it was difficult to stay asleep in the morning.
The downside was it was impossible to meet anybody else! So it was the complete opposite to Los Amigos. There was no kitchen facilities to prepare your own food, but a towel was provided, and no deposit for the bedsheets.
Be careful in the showers! I fell and cut my arm quite badly on the side of the bath (yes there are proper baths if you have to soak).
The foyer was pleasantly decorated in individually cast tiles, and the small restaurant round the corner was nice to wake up in. You just have to hold on to your little green room slip or they won’t give you anything (only a piece of toast and a hot drink I’m afraid.)