Francisco I is located within 250 m of Madrid's Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. It offers a 24-hour reception and simple rooms with a private bathroom, TV and free Wi-Fi. A light buffet breakfast is served daily in Hotel Francisco I. A wide range of bars and restaurants can be found in the surrounding streets. Staff at the Francisco's reception can provide information about the city. They can also arrange car hire and airport transfers. The Francisco I is just 500 m from the Royal Palace and Sabatini Gardens, while the Prado Museum can be reached in less than 20 minutes' walk. Opera Metro Station is a 2-minute walk from the hotel.
The nearest airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 14 km from the property.