Hello Angelica!! Welcome to MadridMan's ALL SPAIN Message Board!

Like you, I've read so many positive reviews of the above that I too would have difficulty deciding between them. They're ALL very centrally located, right around the Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. I've personally stayed at Hostal Aresol (just aside the Puerta del Sol) and can recommend them.

But after reading SO MANY excellent reviews about Hostal Adriano (near both Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor) and having toured it twice already, that's next on my list of places to try. It looks much more like a hotel than your typical hostel.

I don't think I've read much yet about Hostal T.I.J.C.A.L. II (near Puerta del Sol) though, probably because it's relatively new to the internet (1-2 years). I've read several very good reviews about Hostal T.I.J.C.A.L. I (aside Plaza Mayor).

Is price important? If so, choose the cheapest one - Hostal Aresol. If not, from what I know from first-hand experience and what I've seen on their websites, Hostal Adriano is the nicest one and Hostal TIJCAL II is most expensive.

Good luck and enjoy your time in Madrid!

MadridMan