Lodging in Madrid one night.

I work and live in Pereira, Colombia. But this week I am in Sweden to visit my family. I am going back the 7th of july, but has to stay one night in Madrid. It was the same when I went here, so I tried to find a very cheap place as I only went there for sleep. I found a good, safe and pretty cheap place downtown. I payed 38 euro, which was very fair..BUT..the taxi there charged me 30 euro as well as 30 back. So I ended up with almost 100 euro - just for one night sleep!
So - please - can anyone recommend me something fair priced cloiser to the airport - I mean, transport there and back totally cost lower than I experienced last thursday?! Thanks in advance..

Anders

By Anders on Jun 29, 2008, 02:12 in Friendly Talkzone.

gimmedub says on Jun 29, 2008, 06:33:

take the subway next time to wherever you're going - taxi's in europe are too expensive and their bus/rail systems are very good!

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Alma del Norte says on Jun 29, 2008, 07:37:

What gimmedub said. Use the metro system to get to Lavapies, La Latina, Puerta del Sol. Lots of cheap places. I normally pay about Euros 30 for my own room.

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miamimike says on Jun 30, 2008, 01:20:

Check out one of the many Hostels found in Madrid, Probably under $20 nighly...

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viajero123 says on Jun 30, 2008, 07:37:

Is the metro open all night?

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gimmedub says on Jun 30, 2008, 19:14:

http://www.metromadrid.es/01_horariosL1.asp

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Anders says on Jun 30, 2008, 23:48:

Thanks, I´ll try the metro next week. I was iving downtown at Atocha (is it correct spelled?). How long time will the transport there from the airport take, more or less?

Anders

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Alma del Norte says on Jul 1, 2008, 08:30:

Give yourself an hour from Atocha, a bit more if it's during peak hours. Plan your route in advance as you will have to change 2 or 3 times. Make sure you get off at Barajas (airport) and not Barajas, if you know what I mean! There's a one Euro supplement to pay on entering and leaving the metro stop.

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Alma del Norte says on Jul 1, 2008, 08:34:

Viajero - It's open 6am to 1.30am. Not sure about festivos.

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