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BYPILLOW The Citadel

Property class: 3

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A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, featuring a prominent wooden door and iron railings.
A red building with balconies and a sign for "The City Hotel."
A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and a small black refrigerator.
A compact room with a mirrored closet and a metal shelving unit with hooks.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outside balcony.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $109
$99 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

With a stay at BYPILLOW The Citadel in Madrid (Madrid Centro), you'll be steps from Plaza Mayor and San Miguel Market. .This hostal is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Royal Palace of Madrid and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Puerta del Sol.

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
  • ‪Torrons Vicens: Artesa D' Agramunt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Paradita Tapas Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café del Real - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Asador Real - ‬3 min walk

About this property

BYPILLOW The Citadel

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

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
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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

BYPILLOW The Citadel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 341 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

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

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

Jonas

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

Great service!

Really service minded staff
Stayed 1 night 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

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

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

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

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
Verified review

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