El Pilar Travel Guide
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Top hotels in El Pilar
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Staff were great. Room spacious and clean. Breakfast was very good. Location easy and convenient. But as its on a main road, the noise at night was too loud. Woke up several times every night due to sirens, motorbikes, car horns.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
The staff are exceptional - it’s a great hotel with modern rooms, secure, good location. We used their parking, checked in easy with plenty of reception staff who took luggage from the boot to our room. The memorabilia in the open area and halls made going around the hotel fun. Neat gym. A really ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hotel Regina
Great room and location ! Breakfast was
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
Great place. Room was too hot. Overall very happy.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Gran Versalles
Hostal Madrid Atocha
Small room for two. One side of the bed very tight to get in and out of. Don’t love the washroom with lack of privacy. Shower door is terrible and lots of water comes out. Normal eco hotel. Similar to Motel 6 in Canada. Location was good. Staff very nice. Would try elsewhere next time
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Pilar
Chamartín
Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Bernabéu Stadium.
Chamberí
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Chamberí. If sightseeing is on the list, Calle de la Princesa is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Islas Filipinas Station or Quevedo Station to see more of the area.
Malasaña
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Plaza del Dos de Mayo while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and Golden Mile. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like National Archaeological Museum.
Chueca
If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Chueca. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
