Hostal El Pilar

2.0 star property
Hostal near Puerta del Sol in Madrid

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Front of property
Lobby
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom
Reception
A tiled patio with three potted plants and a window with white curtains.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Calle de las Carretas, 13, Madrid, Madrid, 28012
  • Place, Puerta del Sol
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gran Via
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Mayor
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Madrid

Heart of Madrid.A stay at this Madrid Centro hostal places you steps from Puerta del Sol and within a 10-minute walk of Plaza Mayor. Gran Via and Royal Palace of Madrid are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Puerta del Sol - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Plaza de Santa Ana - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gran Via - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Miguel Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dubliners - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosi La Loca - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪VIPS Sol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PaPizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostal El Pilar

Hostal near Puerta del Sol in Madrid
As a guest of Hostal El Pilar, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hostal El Pilar also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe.

This Madrid hostal is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hostal El Pilar offers 38 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

How close is Hostal El Pilar to the airport?

Hostal El Pilar is 10.7 mi (30-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 Hostal El Pilar?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal El Pilar on Jul 14, 2026 start from CA $86, 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.

Does Hostal El Pilar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostal El Pilar.

Does Hostal El Pilar offer free breakfast?

Hostal El Pilar does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostal El Pilar?

No, there is no casino at this hostal, but Casino de Madrid (6-min walk) and Casino Gran Via (9-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostal El Pilar?

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

Is there free parking at Hostal El Pilar?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does Hostal El Pilar have a pool?

Hostal El Pilar does not have a pool.

Does Hostal El Pilar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Hostal El Pilar to downtown Madrid?

Hostal El Pilar is 0.1 mi away from Madrid.

Hostal El Pilar Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 736 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Suited our family for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rouguet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location = amazing Friendly employees Clean Budget
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean, the staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean. Good staff. Basic but great value. Can be noisey if overlooking the Main Street but not too bad for the head of a capital city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Achraf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right in the middle of Puerto Del Sol. You can't miss it ! Access is easy and hotel staff is friendly. A must
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to Puerta del Sol, so for us it was a perfect location. The reception is staffed 24x7 and every staff member was welcoming and very polite. The room and ensuite bathroom was clean, no issues. Overall, we had a very comfortable 3 night stay and feel it was good value for money. I would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

ANAND

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a two star hostal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and gave us a warming welcome. A/C wasn’t working, it seems that they disable the units when it isn’t summer. Location is absolutely wonderful, it is in the middle of everything, train and metro are at walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but excellent place to stay in Central Madrid. Clean, safe and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel good , very clean and location unbeatable!! The male receptionist is super amable , helpful and make check in super easy . U have everything u need for ur stay . The only bad thing about the location is because it is a closed street for cars prepared to walk to the location when u arrive or leave to take ur taxi ( maybe a block no more than that . Otherwise the place is awesome for ur stay in the city of Madrid
Hotel is steps aways from the Oso madrileño !!! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Abraham

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Close to many attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dexterlee

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice hotel, excellent service, perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience, location and restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

NICANOR S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s so accessible. Love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walkable and good dining options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Youmna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean , great location, friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Iliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fist staff who helped for check in was not that friendly. My fiend was not allow to get to room wirh me to help me getting my luggage inside room Facility is not that clean, when you pass the main door in floor 0 the place has a strong smell like humidity or dirty water. Night staff was friendly and helped me with instrucciones on how to get around city by taxi and uber.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marta

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff available 24 hours, place is located conveniently near many touristic areas
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is perfect for visiting the historic center of Madrid. Even though it is along a busy pedestrian street, I heard no noise from the street in my room. The room was perfectly clean and comfortable and the daytime receptionist was friendly and offered good advice on local restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

6/10 Okay

Laurisella

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff attention was good. The room was clean and they clean it and change the towels daily. It was noisy, you can hear voices, doors open/close and stepping. Smoke odor in the hall and sometimes come in the room. The location was excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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