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7 Islas Hotel

Relax from Madrid's bustle at this light, airy, stylish hotel with an art gallery and signature craft beer and cocktails

Overview

A boutique hotel and art gallery in one, you'll be surrounded by creativity at 7 Islas, as the local Kikekeller's studio designed the entire property. The hotel owner is from the Canary Islands, and you'll find relaxed vibes in the rooms, with light wood and bright whites mixed with dark elements and unique decor. Enjoy breakfast in a casual dining area or sit at the lobby bar for drinks and light meals. 

Pros
  • You'll feel like a local in this super-cool and artsy space right in the heart of Malasaña, a vibrant, hip neighborhood.
  • The lobby doubles as an art gallery, and Kikekeller's studio designed the hotel and its rooms.
  • The hotel's charming dining area is where you'll enjoy breakfast, complete with a serene staircase overflowing with plants and a fountain.
  • The lobby houses a small craft cocktail and gastro bar open for all meals.
  • To help you experience the city like a visitor (rather than a tourist), the hotel provides a neighborhood guide with some of the best locally owned shops and eateries. 
  • The penthouse room has its own private terrace.
Cons
  • The hotel's minimalist, industrial feel might not appeal to everyone. 

Kimkim's Take

Ash
Ash Merscher kimkim staff
Based on kimkim staff visit, June 2022 (Learn more)

Authenticity

7 Islas doubles as an art gallery, as you'll find exhibitions on the ground floor and rooms designed by the local Kikekeller's studio. As a result, you get a blend of trendy modern art and serene spaces. And if you've ever been to the Canary Islands, you might notice some island inspiration, as the family that owns the hotel is from Lanzarote. 

Location

You'll find 7 Islas in the hip Malasaña district, a historic neighborhood with locally owned coffee shops, vintage clothing stores, artisan shops, bakeries, tapas bars, and restaurants. Since the hotel is only two blocks from Gran Vía, you can easily stroll to famous sites, such as the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, and El Retiro Park.

Rooms & Bathrooms

Overall, the rooms have a relaxed, calming vibe, mixing light wood and bright whites with the occasional dark furnishing or decor. Bathrooms are clean and spacious with amenities from the natural brand Malin + Goetz. The standard option (called Easy Rooms) is a bit small, so upgrade to a deluxe room for more space. Or, you can opt for the penthouse room, which features a private terrace with sun loungers.

Other Highlights

You'll enjoy a breakfast buffet in the downstairs dining area, which you'll reach via a leafy staircase complete with a fountain. There's plenty of space in the lobby to relax and peruse the art or sip a cocktail around the indoor fire pits. And when you need a snack or drink, head to the lobby bar.

Hotel Information

4-star Hotel
+34 915 23 46 88
Calle de Valverde, 14
Free wifi

Traveler Reviews

Overall Rating (12 reviews)
4.8 out of 5
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.8
Location
4.7
Staff
4.8
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.8
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Alyssa K.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023

Wonderful hotel. The room was clean, comfortable, and stylish. The bathroom included a great selection of soaps and hair products. Breakfast was delicious and included! Good proximity to the center of Madrid and numerous restaurants, bars, and attractions were within walking distance. Read more

Wonderful hotel. The room was clean, comfortable, and stylish. The bathroom included a great selection of soaps and hair products. Breakfast was delicious and included! Good proximity to the center of Madrid and numerous restaurants, bars, and attractions were within walking distance.

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Stayed in March 2023
Helen
Helen L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Feb 27, 2023

The breakfast that was included was amazing! Read more

The breakfast that was included was amazing!

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Stayed in August 2022
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vanitha p.
East Tremont, NY | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022

We liked this hotel a lot- lovely rooms, spacious and well furnished. Its located on a side street but still extremely accessible to major streets. As a result, our rooms were blissfully quiet. Read more

We liked this hotel a lot- lovely rooms, spacious and well furnished. Its located on a side street but still extremely accessible to major streets. As a result, our rooms were blissfully quiet.

Authenticity & Character
Great art work that made the decor feel special
Location
Staff
Bar man was great- friendly and personable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable rooms, good size. Only issue was we had been given a room with two twin beds- and when I inquired, was told that it was all that was available. (The hotel did not seem full though)
Stayed in December 2022
Margaret
Margaret S.
Darien, CT | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2022

Creative design and very helpful staff. Outside room with light but noisy at night since the Spaniards eat fro 10pm - 1am it seems and then hang out in the street. Read more

Creative design and very helpful staff. Outside room with light but noisy at night since the Spaniards eat fro 10pm - 1am it seems and then hang out in the street.

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Stayed in November 2022
Kim
Kim R.
Keller, TX | Reviewed on Nov 27, 2022

Loved 7 Islas Hotel. It's in a location that is easy to walk around and lots of fun tapas restaurants. They gave us great recommendations for places to eat and would call ahead for reservations for us. This place has little clutter and minimalist which was perfect for us. The downstairs bar had fantastic drink and our bartender who works all the time was so kind to us. If you have a chance, try the apple crumble dessert with a cappuccino (so yummy). Read more

Loved 7 Islas Hotel. It's in a location that is easy to walk around and lots of fun tapas restaurants. They gave us great recommendations for places to eat and would call ahead for reservations for us. This place has little clutter and minimalist which was perfect for us. The downstairs bar had fantastic drink and our bartender who works all the time was so kind to us. If you have a chance, try the apple crumble dessert with a cappuccino (so yummy).

Authenticity & Character
Unique and different from the other hotels and I love that it wasn't a replica of other places.
Location
This was a little more busy than our other stay but the hotel was quiet when we came in so it was perfect. Close to shopping and dining.
Staff
Absolutely fantastic. There was one restaurant they recommended that had the best dinner (pork, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes dish) and wine out of our entire stay in Madrid.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed in November 2022
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Barbara B.
Ventura, CA | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2022

Rooms were great! It was a little noisy due to bars on the street below open until we hours of the morning! Breakfast ok but often food was cold! Read more

Rooms were great! It was a little noisy due to bars on the street below open until we hours of the morning! Breakfast ok but often food was cold!

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Stayed in September 2022
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Jon D.
La Vista, NE | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2022

We loved the location and modern design of this boutique hotel off one of the main streets in Madrid. The breakfast options were fantastic! Read more

We loved the location and modern design of this boutique hotel off one of the main streets in Madrid. The breakfast options were fantastic!

Authenticity & Character
Loved the hotel’s design, lots of plants, beautiful!
Location
Walking distance to many key sites, restaurants
Staff
Always ready to help, answer questions
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Stayed in September 2022
Jyoti
Jyoti S.
Encinitas, CA | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022

Really cool art-filled lobby. Definitely in the hipster hotel category. Read more

Really cool art-filled lobby. Definitely in the hipster hotel category.

Authenticity & Character
This was a modern hotel with hip decor (eg, hands for towel hooks). Not old world. Stayed with my 22 year old and we both loved it.
Location
I can't say that it was near any of the big landmarks but it was easy to get to the Plazas and go on tapas crawls.
Staff
Met every need.
Cleanliness & Comfort
All the basics but served up with lots of style.
Stayed in August 2022
Laura
Laura W.
Jackson, MS | Reviewed on Jun 24, 2022

We stayed at Roommate Oscar. Read more

We stayed at Roommate Oscar.

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Stayed in May 2022
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Libbysimmerman@hotmail.vom S.
Hattiesburg, MS | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2022

We stayed at roommate Oscar
Nice large clean room
Great breakfast
Friendly accommodating staff
Someone at front desk was fluent in English Read more

We stayed at roommate Oscar
Nice large clean room
Great breakfast
Friendly accommodating staff
Someone at front desk was fluent in English

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Stayed in May 2022