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BYPILLOW The Citadel

Property class: 3
3-star hostal near Plaza Mayor

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A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, featuring a prominent wooden door and iron railings.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outside balcony.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Calle Espejo 2, piso 2, Madrid, Madrid, 28013
  • Place, Plaza Mayor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Miguel Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Palace of Madrid
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A person sitting on the floor of a hotel room, reading a book.

Superior Double Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a white sofa, abstract artwork on the wall, a small table with a water bottle, and a red door leading to another room.

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a chair, a table with a kettle and glasses, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room (Interior)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a red archway, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a framed abstract artwork.

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Madrid

Madrid Centro stay.A stay at this Madrid Centro hostal places you steps from San Miguel Market and a 5-minute walk from Plaza Mayor. Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta del Sol are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Plaza Mayor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Miguel Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gran Via - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Opera Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid Principe Pio Station - 17 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Chaparrito - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gyoza Go! - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gloria Bendita - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Esquina de San Miguel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

BYPILLOW The Citadel

3-star hostal near Plaza Mayor
BYPILLOW The Citadel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
BYPILLOW The Citadel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Madrid hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

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)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more 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

How close is BYPILLOW The Citadel to the airport?

BYPILLOW The Citadel is 14.6 mi (36-min drive) away from the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at BYPILLOW The Citadel?

As of Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BYPILLOW The Citadel on Aug 23, 2026 start from $82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does BYPILLOW The Citadel have an airport shuttle?

BYPILLOW The Citadel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day for a charge.

Does BYPILLOW The Citadel offer free breakfast?

BYPILLOW The Citadel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at BYPILLOW The Citadel?

No, there is no casino at this hostal, but Casino Gran Via (13-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at BYPILLOW The Citadel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at BYPILLOW The Citadel?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does BYPILLOW The Citadel have a pool?

BYPILLOW The Citadel does not have a pool.

Does BYPILLOW The Citadel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is BYPILLOW The Citadel to downtown Madrid?

BYPILLOW The Citadel is 0.3 mi away from Madrid.

BYPILLOW The Citadel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 340 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xuelu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice room, on the small side but had everything we needed for just one night stay, location was excellent, the building inside need a little fix but overall we were happy!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was amazing, the bed was comfortable, and the room was quite nice, but the bathroom smelled like sewage. Had to keep the bathroom door pulled all the way shut and it was still intolerable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

8/10 Good

María Dolores

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

10/10 Excellent

Valérie

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

10/10 Excellent

adriana aranda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location - just some noise late at night- we walked up the stairs as we didn’t notice elevator- carpet is hallway which I always find dirty but bed area was tile. Bathroom light is dark. Supplied with fridge and coffee/ tea
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was good size and really clean, all new furniture and massive tv. The bathroom was a bit small and beds were a bit hard - but overall comfortable. The hotel is in a great location! I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is kinda of smelly (probably a smoking room)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Suhel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay at this clean and spacious hotel. It is perfectly situated in the city centre of Madrid with many points of interest within walking distance of the property, making it very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Junming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and nice, even though the hotel is in a very old building.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Perfect for City Centre

Perfectly situated in centre of Madrid. Easy check-in/out. Lovely modern room with comfy and spacious bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariella

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maria Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I love the location of the property and the room is very spacious, very clean. The only thing that I don’t like is the check in time. Nobody is at the property. After 14 hours of flight you want to check in. But nobody is there until 2:00. So we just waited about 5 hours iand it’s freezing. And one more thing at night there is no hot shower. I already complain about it Still water is cold during the night times
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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