Bastardo Hostel

What Bastardo Hostel does

Bastardo Hostel operates a single boutique hybrid hostel-hotel property in central Madrid, situated between the Malasaña and Chueca neighborhoods at San Mateo 3, 28004. Founded in 2018 and operated by San Mateo 3 Hostel, S.L., a Spanish private limited company, the property serves a B2C traveler mix including solo backpackers, families, friend groups, couples, culture-seeking tourists, and organized groups of 20+ persons. The product portfolio spans shared dormitories (4-bed and 6-bed bunk rooms with private bathrooms), private rooms (Twin, Superior Double), premium rooms (Superior Double with private terrace, outdoor shower, and city views), and family rooms (3 and 4 guests), alongside an on-site bar and grill restaurant branded Limbo, a rooftop terrace, and a regular calendar of cultural programming (karaoke, concerts, microtheatre, yoga, book presentations, markets, exhibitions). All rooms feature private bathrooms, QR-code digital access keys, USB ports, air conditioning, and free WiFi.

Technology and distribution center on a direct booking channel on the official website offering a 10% discount and best-price guarantee, integrated with the Mews property management platform for OTA visibility. In June 2025, the company launched Bastard-IA, a WhatsApp-integrated AI chatbot for handling guest inquiries. Marketing relies heavily on content production via blog, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and TikTok, supplemented by hashtag campaigns (#Ihatehotel, #BastardoMadrid) and partnerships with Madrid festivals and cultural providers.

The business model is primarily transactional accommodation revenue (per-bed and per-room night revenue across the price spectrum of €20–€85), supplemented by food and beverage sales at Limbo (transaction-based), ancillary per-use services (early check-in, late checkout, luggage storage, parking), and customized group bookings with deposits and contract-based pricing. With 21 employees and no disclosed revenue, the company operates as a single-asset hospitality business with no evidence of multi-property expansion, institutional funding, or external ownership.

Name

Bastardo Hostel

Legal name

San Mateo 3 Hostel, S.L.

Website

https://bastardohostel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bastardo Hostel operates a single boutique hybrid hostel-hotel property in central Madrid between the Malasaña and Chueca neighborhoods, serving budget-conscious travelers, families, couples, and groups with shared dorms, private rooms, an on-site bar, and weekly cultural programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Budget Hostel and Hybrid Hostel-Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAGAB

Private-Room & Boutique Hostels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hostels & Backpacker Lodging

SECONDARYTHAMAIAA

Traditional Dormitory Hostels

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Hostels & Budget Shared Accommodation

Keywords

• Hostel accommodation
• Budget lodging
• Shared dormitory rooms
• Cultural programming events
• Central Madrid hotel

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Room and bed rentals across multiple room types including shared dorms (4, 6 beds), private doubles, twins, family rooms (3, 4 people), and superior rooms with terrace. Revenue generated per night per bed or per room with varying price points.
2. Bar/Restaurant (Limbo): On-site bar and restaurant operation offering craft beers, sangria, cocktails, and snacks. Features weekend DJ sessions, happy hour, and outdoor terrace. Revenue from food and beverage sales to guests and external visitors.
3. Group Bookings: Dedicated group booking service for 20+ persons with custom pricing, deposits, and group facilities including common areas, kitchen, laundry. Additional revenue from restaurant services for groups.
4. Ancillary Services: Early check-in, late checkout, luggage storage, parking (garage), and activity reservations generate additional per-use revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bastardo Hostel operates a single-location hybrid hostel-hotel in central Madrid offering shared dormitories, private rooms, and family rooms for short-stay travelers, with on-site bar/restaurant service, a rooftop terrace, and a dense weekly calendar of cultural events. Distribution is driven by direct online booking with a 10% discount, supplemented by OTA presence and a dedicated groups channel, and supported by QR room access and an AI WhatsApp assistant.

Product overview

Bastardo Hostel is a hybrid hostel-hotel located in the center of Madrid between Malasaña and Chueca. The product portfolio includes shared dormitory rooms (4-person and 6-person bunk rooms), private rooms (Twin, Superior Double, Superior Double with Terrace), and family rooms (for 3 and 4 guests). All rooms feature private bathrooms, QR access keys, free WiFi, and air conditioning. The property also includes Beer Limbo bar/restaurant on the main floor, a rooftop terrace with activities, and Bastard-IA, a WhatsApp AI assistant for customer inquiries. Cultural programming offers regular events including karaoke, quiz nights, concerts, yoga, and exhibitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Limbo: On-site asador (grill restaurant) and bar, serving rotisserie chicken and drinks for hostel guests and visitors.
• Bastard-IA

Products and services

• 4-Bed Shared Dorm (Bunk 4) Shared room for 4 guests with bunk beds, private bathroom, storage drawers, QR access key, USB sockets, air conditioning, bed linens, and personal hygiene items, located in central Madrid between Malasaña and Chueca.
• 6-Bed Shared Dorm (Bunk 6) Shared room for 6 guests with bunk beds, private bathroom, QR access key, USB sockets, personal hygiene items, bed linens, and air conditioning, located in central Madrid between Malasaña and Chueca.
• Twin Room Private room with two separate single beds, private bathroom with spacious shower, QR access key, USB sockets, reading lamp, and exterior window; wheelchair accessible.
• Superior Double Room (Doble Superior) Private double room on the top floor with 150cm bed, private bathroom, 39-inch TV, towels, toiletries, and proximity to the bar and rooftop terrace.
• Superior Double Room with Terrace (Doble Superior con Terraza) Premium private room with 150cm bed, private terrace featuring sun loungers and outdoor shower, indoor shower, 39-inch TV, and panoramic views of central Madrid.
• Family Room for 3 (Familiar para 3) Family room for 3 guests with 150cm double bed and one single bed, private bathroom with shower, towels, and toiletries; wheelchair accessible.
• Family Room for 4 (Familiar para 4) Family room for 4 guests with 150cm double bed and two single beds, private bathroom, and a spacious, comfortable layout.
• Beer Limbo Bar and Restaurant On-site bar and restaurant on the main floor offering craft beers, cocktails, special sangria, snacks, and weekend DJ sessions, with views toward Malasaña and Chueca; serves hostel guests and external visitors.
• Bastard-IA WhatsApp AI Assistant AI-powered WhatsApp assistant that answers questions about Bastardo Hostel, its rooms, services, and reservations, available at +34 659 35 88 95.
• Group Bookings Service (20+ persons) Dedicated group booking service for parties of 20+ persons with custom pricing, 20% deposit at booking, 80% balance 15 days before arrival, €20 per-person security deposit at check-in, and access to common areas, kitchen, and laundry.
• Guest Ancillary Services Fee-based guest ancillary services including early check-in, late checkout, luggage storage, parking (garage), and activity reservations, available to guests before, during, and after their stay.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Festival Ingenia Jazz & WineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Jazz festival at Teatro Cofidis. Bastardo blog promotes the festival as part of Madrid summer events for guests.
• Noches del BotánicominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Festival held at the Botanical Garden of UCM. Bastardo promotes the festival as part of its Madrid event recommendations.
• Sala ClamoresminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Jazz venue celebrating its 38th anniversary. Bastardo promotes concerts as part of Madrid music scene coverage.
• Universal Music FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Festival at Teatro Real featuring international artists. Bastardo includes in Madrid summer festival guide.
• Overdrive FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Techno-trance festival in Leganés. Mentioned in Bastardo's Madrid festival guide.
• DCODE FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Indie music festival at UCM. Promoted in Bastardo's Madrid summer festival recommendations.
• GetMad FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Music festival near Bastardo hostel. Noted as being 'two minutes from our hostel' in festival guide.
• Coca-Cola Music ExperienceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Pop music festival at IFEMA. Included in Bastardo's Madrid festival coverage.
• Weekend CityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Urban and eclectic music festival. Listed in Bastardo's festival guide.
• Jardín de las Delicias FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Music festival at UCM. Promoted in Bastardo's Madrid summer event recommendations.
• Progstureo FestminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Music festival at Sala Caracol. Included in Bastardo's Madrid festival guide.
• Margaritas Rock FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Free festival in Getafe supporting emerging Madrid bands. Promoted in Bastardo's festival recommendations.
• HDC Rockin' FestminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Retro rock festival with American car and motorcycle expo in Leganés. Mentioned in Bastardo's festival guide.
• Fosa de FrikisminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2019Humorous music festival at Sala Mon. Included in Bastardo's Madrid festival coverage.
• Pinta MalasañaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 June 2019Annual art festival in Malasaña neighborhood. Teresa Torres exhibited 'non-places' photography on Bastardo's exterior windows in 2018 edition.
• WanderlustminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2019Yoga provider offering weekly classes at Bastardo's rooftop terrace (weather permitting) and lobby. Classes held monthly for all levels.
• La Noche de los LibrosminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 April 2018Madrid's Night of Books annual event. Bastardo hosted Marwan's recital 'Los amores imparables' as part of the event program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Room Mate Hotels: Spanish design-hotel chain founded by Kike Sarasola with multiple properties in Madrid. Overlaps on design-forward, central-location, experience-led accommodation but operates at a higher price point than Bastardo.

Direct peers

• The Hat Madrid: Design-led boutique hostel/hotel in central Madrid combining dorms and private rooms with a rooftop bar. Closest direct competitor to Bastardo on concept, location and target customer.
• Hostel One Madrid: Madrid-based hostel brand focused on social experience, communal dinners and group activities. Direct competitor on the community-led hostel positioning Bastardo also pursues.
• Generator Hostels: European design hostel chain with properties in major cities including Barcelona and Madrid. Comparable hybrid hostel-hotel concept with strong brand identity, bar/social spaces and mixed dorm/private room inventory.
• Safestay: London-listed hostel operator with properties across Spain (Madrid, Barcelona) and Europe. Direct comparable on hostel business model, dorm/private room mix and budget-to-mid traveler segment.
• Wombat's Hostels: European hostel chain known for central-city locations, design-led interiors and mixed dorm/private inventory. Comparable on hybrid hostel-hotel concept and target customer.
• Cats Hostel Madrid: Well-known Madrid hostel in Sol/Gran Vía area offering dorms, private rooms and on-site social programming. Competes directly with Bastardo for backpackers and culture-seeking travelers in central Madrid.
• Selina: Global hostel/coworking hybrid targeting digital nomads and experience-seeking travelers. Comparable positioning on cultural programming, multi-format rooms and lifestyle branding.

Others

• Hostelworld: Leading OTA specializing in hostels and budget accommodation globally. Not a competitor but a key distribution channel for demand generation, especially for international backpackers Bastardo targets.
• Mews Systems: Cloud property-management system used by Bastardo for reservations and OTA distribution via the Mews Distributor. Ecosystem partner rather than a competitor — but their pricing and roadmap affect Bastardo's direct-booking economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bastardomadrid
• Facebookfacebook.com/bastardomadrid
• Instagraminstagram.com/bastardomadrid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bastardo-madrid

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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