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Hostal El Pilar

2.0 star property
Hostal with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Puerta del Sol

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Front of property
Reception
Property amenity
Double Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Terrace/patio
Hostal El Pilar, in central Madrid near Plaza Mayor, offers practical comforts like in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. The warm, welcoming property has knowledgeable, multilingual staff providing concierge services to enhance your Madrid experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ฿5,493
฿6,042 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Single Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
In-room safe
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Calle de las Carretas, 13, Madrid, Madrid, 28012

What's nearby

  • Puerta del Sol - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gran Via - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Prado Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Sol Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 18 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosi La Loca - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O'Connell St. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dubliners - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Adriana - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostal El Pilar

Hostal near Puerta del Sol
A short walk from Plaza Mayor and Gran Via, Hostal El Pilar provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Laundry services, a lift and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hostal El Pilar feature thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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  • Air conditioning
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8.4 out of 10, Very good, 884 reviews
The price is ฿3,153
฿3,469 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

El Pilar Hostal
Hostal El Pilar
Hostal Pilar
Hostal Pilar Hostel
Hostal Pilar Hostel El
Hostal El Pilar Hotel Madrid
Hostal El Pilar Madrid
El Pilar Madrid
Hostal El Pilar Hostal
Hostal El Pilar Madrid
Hostal El Pilar Hostal Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal El Pilar pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal El Pilar?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal El Pilar on 2 Nov 2025 start from ฿5,492.99, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Hostal El Pilar?

Hostal El Pilar doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal El Pilar?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hostal El Pilar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hostal El Pilar located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostal is steps away from Preciados Street and Puerta del Sol. Plaza Mayor and Gran Via are also within 10 minutes. Sol Station is only a 3-minute walk and Tirso de Molina Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Hostal El Pilar Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 630 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roselys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location on the city..you can go walking to the best places
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yoshimichi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
staf need more .English ability and comunication skills.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful, friendly staff. Right in historic heart of Madrid within 20 minute walk in any direction to key sights. Veryclean room. Only down side was our room was little narrow and laid out in awkward L-shape. Also, no microwave or coffee maker or small fridge was provided in room. Those items would have made the stay perfect. Otherwise, great building and location and friendly staff. Mil gracias!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very well located with a lot of things to do. Rooms were a bid small for a family of 3 but having the private room with bathroom in a hostal was a plus. Close to metro and walkable areas. AC and tv in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osmani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is in a great location, the staff is amazing and the bedroom are ok for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leilani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, nice front desk close to important iconic city points.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Excellent Location

We had a two room suite for the three of us and it was very comfortable. However, the bathroom was very extremely small. The rooms were clean. The location was convenient to many attractions and we walked almost everywhere we went in Madrid.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chona

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Edgar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liquid in the bathroom through the bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hctor

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

This place cannot be better ❤️

This is a hostel but has the option of rooms with private bathroom. That’s the one I took. The room was very clean, everything works inside the room. The location is excellent. Just steps to Plaza Del Sol, the metro station and the principal attractions and shops of Madrid
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Central Location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Devdatta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable and convenient Transportaion
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This is a very basic hostal in close proximity to the Plaza Mayor and the heart of Madrid. It is quiet, clean, and secure and everything is in good working order. Reception is available 24 hours and the staff is familiar with the area and helpdul. If you require modern and updated lodging, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for an affordable and convenient place in central Madrid, this could be the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place pretty , clean but is loud ! Can heard all my next room guest . Didn’t test well during my stay ! I heard everyone’s phones alarm
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

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

Very nice location

Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay. Alfredo was a great front desk host and gave us great directions to find our way around. We arrived early. Our room was not quite ready so they stored our luggage while we went and ate lunch. Then we were able to get in to our room early. Our room was clean and comfortable. It was also very quiet. This room was a perfect location. We could walk to Retiro Park and the Palacio Real and everywhere in between. There were many food options very nearby. The Sol metro station is just a 2 min walk- if that. FYI- if using an uber or taxi- be aware that a lot of times the street is blocked to traffic except police and deliveries. You will need to meet/leave the taxi/uber at the corner- it is not far at all though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect site
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

SHELBY

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Check in was easy and we could store our luggage. We did have to buzz into the main building every time which was odd, but there was always someone to let us in. The room was small, but for a Hostal it was enough (considering we had our own bathroom in the room). It could be cleaner—the ceiling was peeling above our shower, the shower head was on the floor of the tub when we arrived, and the comforter and blankets did not seem to be as clean as the sheets. Overall, I would probably book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darko

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is in good location, they don't have ironing for clothes, you must to leave the key on the reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaojian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was exactly as advertised. Area around hotel can be noisy, but I knew that in advance, so no surprise. Clean. Staff was friendly, courteous and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024