Don't Panic if as you walk from Opera train station you see what appears to be an office building. It's the hotel. No huge sign just small placard in front. Don't Panic when you first enter. Lobby and hotel are on the 2nd floor. You're in the right place. Don't Panic if you struggle with Spanish and the front desk clerk struggles with English. The housekeeper will more than likely show up and help with translation. Dont Panic when light switch doesn't work. You need to put key card in slot for power. Don't Panic if you can't hear outside sounds. The world is still there, the room is just exceptionally quiet. Don't Panic if you can't get on line. The code for the free wi-fi is available from front desk. Dont Panic if you think you can't afford somewhere clean, quiet and safe in Madrid. Rates in Sept were $70-80 USD per night. While the name may imply hostel there's no shared bathroom and no flurry of underage kids running around. This isn't posh luxury, don't look for room service, pool or minibar. However if, like me, you spend most of your time outside your room and use hotel to sleep, shower and {expletive deleted} it's a good panic free place to stay. read more