Hospedería Santa Cruz

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Located close to Valley of the Fallen, Hospedería Santa Cruz provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. A library, laundry facilities and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is €54
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

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A large cross on a hill with a building in the background.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a chandelier, and a door leading to another room.

Superior Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, and a cross on the wall.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand, and a desk with a lamp.

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard, white linens, and a rolled towel on the bed. There are wooden nightstands with lamps and a small wooden table between the beds.

Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Hospedería Santa Cruz is in a rural area and near a boardwalk. Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater and El Real Coliseo de Carlos III Theater are cultural highlights, while Valley of the Fallen is a notable landmark. Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our San Lorenzo de El Escorial travel guide
Map
Carretera Guadarrama, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, 28209

What's nearby

  • A large stone cross on a rocky hill with a cloudy sky.
    Valley of the Fallen
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A historic building with multiple towers and a reflection in the water.
    Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
    21 min drive - 20.2 km
  • A cityscape at dusk with historic buildings, a prominent Rolex store, and a busy street.
    Gran Via
    49 min drive - 62.8 km
  • A statue of a bear holding a tree with the inscription "50 AÑOS EN SOL".
    Puerta del Sol
    50 min drive - 63.5 km
  • A statue of a man on horseback in front of a red building with white windows and balconies.
    Plaza Mayor
    50 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Los Negrales Station
    14 min drive
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ku4tro
    17 min drive
  • Vesta Taberna
    17 min drive
  • Restaurante Monte Escorial
    14 min drive
  • Paco Pastel.
    17 min drive
  • Las Comadres
    17 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), wedding services and a ballroom
    • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, heating and daily housekeeping

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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 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hospedería Santa Cruz on 22 Nov 2026 start from €54, 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hospedería Santa Cruz Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No aircon, small shower, very simple breakfast. Silent and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice surprise. The hotel was good enough for one night.clean and peaceful. It would be nice to have more info on the nearby area and on the history of the place. Having to go through the restaurant with the suitcase is not a good idea and there is enough space to separate the two.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fantastic location

What an amazing location, finding it via sat -nav not good, instructions should read, enter via entrance to the Valley of the Fallen. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is an old monastery with wonderful character. Breakfast was good with a good choice, being remote, eating out in the evening not easy, so ate at the hotel, a limited fixed menu, quality was OK, but not excellent. I would definitely stay there again if in the area. I pre booked tickets for the Basilica, staying at the hotel gave free access, only 4 Euros so not a bank breaker. Very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a unique building in unique surroundings and cannot be compared with other hotels. From the massive gateway up the winding concrete road, through forest and over viaducts to a Benedictine monastery (with just eight monks left on the site)-not to mention the Basilica and funicular. It appears that the property is state owned and as landlord they appear unwilling to make the investments needed to maintain and update the property. THAT SAID - the experience was exceptional. Reception, restaurant and housekeeping personnel are all professional, friendly and speak English from excellent to limited. Our room overlooked the cross on the rock mound and across the pond. There were two comfortable single beds with spotless white bedclothes. The heating in the room failed. It dates from the 1960's. An electric heater was promptly provided and did the job. There is no TV or telephone - but so what! The bathroom has a shower, basin and lavatory. A Shower and hand, clean white quality towels are beautifully presented. The walls and window shutters need a little maintenance but this did not cause any problem. Stunning passages, and chapel. Restaurant is good both for dinner and breakfast. The opening hours do cause a tsunami of hungry folk but you don't have to join the scrum. There is a lift. I recommend this establishment to most travellers (Madrid Airport just an hour away). If you are looking for a modern hotel will all mod. cons. stay away.
Hotel frontage
Covered walkway from hotel building
The chapel
View from bedroom (from one of the two windows - as I liked the shot).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The address sent to us after booking and the address on the website is wrong! No one answers the phone. We arrived at 10 pm and were lost for a few hours. We met by chance a man in the street after midnight, who directed us and told us that we made a bad choice. After a 25 minutes drive, we had to pass through a police gate to get to the facility, and drive for another 10 minutes. It was dark and not a single person in the lobby. After 30 minutes of attempts, we had to leave and book another hotel. Till now we didn’t receive a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with truly unique atmosphere. The history of the place is deeply complicated but it’s setting in combination with the structures make it extremely impressionable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The best place to stay. I love the place and I will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such an amazing location and views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place to recharge batteries
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It was an excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice cross
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I stayed there and there was a demonic loud and long scream when no one was around it was about 1am and I left immediately after there is definitely paranormal activity happening there
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a former monastery of great scale in a large campus in the mountain with black pine forest. the huge cross on the hill top is in the view from the room. although the decay on the exterior of the building is visible, the interior is well maintained. overall it gives you a unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Environmental
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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?
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Habitación limpia, buen desayuno. Personal amable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Local de extremo interés, dentro del recinto del Valle de Cuelgamuros (antes Valle de los Caídos). Naturaleza y reposo total. Vista dentro la cruz desde la ventana. Vale la pena. Ahora: Mantenimiento deficiente, ventanas con el marco podrido, sin aislamiento de luz, sin ninguna de las comodidades modernas(ascensor, aire acondicionado, TV, internet inexistente y señal de móvil débil). Buen retiro con un poco de penitencia y mundo analógico. Desayuno sencillo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Las instalaciones son muy viejas tanto interiores como exteriores para el precio normal que cobran. Las habitaciones( al menos la que nos tocó), no tenía aire acondicionado, si te toca que te dé el sol hace calor ahora en verano. Lo mejor el silencio y tranquilidad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026