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BYPILLOW The Citadel

3.0 star property
Hostal in Madrid, 4-minute walk to Plaza Mayor

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Double Room (Interior) | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
BYPILLOW The Citadel places travelers in Madrid's historic center, near the Royal Palace and Puerta del Sol. The hotel offers reliable in-room WiFi, and staff provide knowledgeable tour assistance to help guests explore the city's landmarks.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Interior) | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Interior)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Madrid Centro, a neighborhood in Madrid, is home to BYPILLOW The Citadel. Prado Museum and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gran Via and Paseo de la Castellana. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Movistar Arena or Bernabéu Stadium.
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Calle Espejo 2, piso 2, Madrid, Madrid, 28013

What's nearby

  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plaza Mayor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gran Via - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prado Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Opera Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid Principe Pio Station - 5 min drive
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Chaparrito - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Minibar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Madrid - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Esquina de San Miguel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gloria Bendita - ‬1 min walk

About this property

BYPILLOW The Citadel

Hostal near Plaza Mayor
Close to Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta del Sol, BYPILLOW The Citadel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at BYPILLOW The Citadel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Citadel Pillow Hostel Madrid
Citadel Pillow Hostel
Citadel Pillow Madrid
Citadel Pillow
Citadel Pillow Hostal Madrid
Citadel Pillow Hostal
The Citadel by Pillow
BYPILLOW The Citadel Hostal
BYPILLOW The Citadel Madrid
BYPILLOW The Citadel Hostal Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is BYPILLOW The Citadel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at BYPILLOW The Citadel?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at BYPILLOW The Citadel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at BYPILLOW The Citadel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 10 (subject to availability).

Does BYPILLOW The Citadel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is BYPILLOW The Citadel located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostal is within a 5-minute walk of San Miguel Market, Plaza Mayor, and Royal Palace of Madrid. Puerta del Sol and Gran Via are also within 10 minutes. Opera Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sol Station is 8 minutes.

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BYPILLOW The Citadel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 324 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service!

Really service minded staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valérie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

María Dolores

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1-star hotel... But it's written 3-star hotel...

According to the information at hotels.com, it's a 3-star hotel. However, that is NOT the case since it's a 1-star hotel; which we found out while arriving to the hotel. The bed was OK, otherwise, everything was pretty bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location!

We had a nice stay! The staff is really friendly and helpful, and the hotel is in a great location with both sightseeing and shopping at walking distance. There are also a lots of restaurants and cafés close by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

We really enjoyed the Citadel, it was in a great location and so close to loads of great places to visit. It was very clean and the room was cleaned each day we were there with lovely fresh towels. The staff we met were really friendly. Would definitely stayt here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Location, Friendly staff. Easy check in. Perfect for a budget room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!! Just across mercado san miguel ! Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bipran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very comfortable. Staff was helpful and the best sell of this hostel is the location. It's 2 mins walk from Royal palace. 19 mins walking from Pardo muesem and central park. Room balcony opens to main Street and it's buzzing till 12am. Front desk is available from 2pm to 10pm . We stayed here for 3 nights and didn't even once needed to take metro to anywhere. Everything is at walking distance. From airport you need to change 2 metros to get to Sol station and from Sol station it's 10 mins walk to this place. Booking this place saved us lot of time and money we could have spent if staying somewhere else. Worth every penny
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property and rooms were spacious and clean. Drinking bar at reasonable prices. I would definitely be back at this hotel when I visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to many tourist destinations. Very thin walls between rooms, so bring ear plugs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shirin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Centrally situated in Madrid

nice price/quality for a stay in Madrid, reception is not always manned so take your precautions very clean and in good shape
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leopoldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central place to stay. Too bad the elevator was not working; not good for us seniors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to most of attractions, in walkable distance. Cross the street, Mercedo de San Miguel there, a lot of choices for delicious food, you can find whatever you like there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very convenient place in the heart of Madrid city centre, very close to metro stations and main attractions. It’s an old building, and it needs refurbishment, but this hotel is good value for money. WiFi works well, and I like very much that they try to be sustainable with water resources.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Julie the receptionist was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mintrue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with walking to everything you need. Enjoyed my time here. Will definitely be back. Gabby was very friendly and resourceful. Worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both my friend and I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The area around it was very nice, and the staff was super nice and was very patient with our limited spanish and was willing to speak in English when needed. The room was great, clean, and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent little boutique hotel!

Girls trip to Madrid. We were instantly pleased with the hotel when we arrived. Room was perfect for the three of us. Clean and roomy. Gabby checked us in, we unloaded and we’re off to explore the city. Location was perfect. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to be in the thick of the action.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GOOD!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location for centre of Madrid, short walk to Opera Metro, slightly further to Sol. Loads of cafes and bars to hand, Carrefore within 5 mins. Rooms are basic but functional and the reception is operated part of day. Easy access in and out - only (minor) downside is poor sound proofing between rooms and street. Everything else really positive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great room in middle of old Madrid

Room was small but clean and modern. Nice bathroom. The house and staircases leading up to the hotel scared me a bit because it was in very poor condition but the rooms itself was top class. Location is certainly in the middle of old Madrid, very close to Plaza Mayor, Sol and Teatro Real. Room was perfect for me as a solo traveller, imagine it would be very small for two.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have rated this hotel 5-stars had it not been for our experience on the first day. This is not an ordinary hotel, which we actually loved. It feels more like you are living in a small apartment in Madrid. It is a great location, very walkable to all major sights downtown and close to metro lines, restaurants and shopping. The room was clean, the AC was cold and it was surprisingly quiet. Everything we wanted. My only complaint was with hotel management. There is only staff there from 2pm-10pm which we knew. On the day we were to check-in our flight from the US arrived early in the morning. Earlier in the week, I messaged the hotel to inquire if there was any opportunity to drop off our bags. They told me that the day before check-in we would be sent an access code to the building which would allow us to drop off our bags early and then we could come back at 2:00 to check-in (BTW, you need an access code to enter the building at anytime of day). That was the last I heard from them. They never sent me an access code and you couldn’t reach anyone by phone. We arrived that morning with our luggage and no instructions at all. I started messaging with them the day before and all the way till check-in at 2:00 with no response. We ended up finding a luggage locker place a half mile away and stored our stuff there so we could go explore. When we finally came back at 2:30, we had to call to get access, our room wasn’t ready, we had to wait till they could let us into our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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