Located just 328 feet from the Puerta del Sol in the heart of Madrid, Hostal Apolo XI is set in a former palace. Free Wi-Fi is available in some of the rooms. Simple rooms feature brightly colored walls and fabrics, as well as large windows. Each one includes a TV, and guests have access to shared bathrooms with showers. In the surrounding area there is a wide range of shops, bars, and restaurants. Madrid’s Chueca district is a 10-minute walk away and enjoys a lively nightlife. The Plaza Mayor is just 1640 feet from Apolo XI guest house, and the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reina Sofia museums are all within 15 minutes’ walk. Atocha Train Station can be reached in 20 minutes’ by foot.