BYPILLOW The Citadel
Madrid · Community of Madrid · 1 Star

BYPILLOW The Citadel

One-star guest house in Madrid City Centre, with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and Mercado de San Miguel 120 m away.

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8.4 Score
1.103 Reviews
1★ Star
14:00 Check-in
Area Madrid
Nearby Mercado de San Miguel · 120 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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BYPILLOW The Citadel

BYPILLOW The Citadel is a 1-star guest house in Madrid City Centre, 120 m from Mercado de San Miguel and 230 m from Plaza Mayor. It is on Calle Espejo, in the historic quarter, and Ópera metro station is 150 m away. It is an urban option for exploring squares, historic buildings and museums, with air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms.

The accommodation offers five categories, from double rooms to a triple room for up to three people. All have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a TV; a minibar completes the facilities. Guest house services include free WiFi, a lift, daily housekeeping and tourist information. It also offers airport transfers and has no parking. Reception is open from 14:00 to 22:00, so it is worth planning your arrival within these hours. For a group trip, the Triple Room combines two single beds and a sofa bed.

BYPILLOW The Citadel
★ 8.4 · Very good · 1.103 reviews

Plan your stay at BYPILLOW The Citadel

One-star guest house in Madrid City Centre, with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and Mercado de San Miguel 120 m away.

Room types

The guest house has five categories, from double rooms to a Triple option for up to three people. Room sizes range from 12 to 21 m²: the Interior Double Room is the most compact, while the Triple Room offers the most space. You can also choose between a double bed and two single beds; the Triple category combines two single beds and a sofa bed.

The rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a TV, with a minibar completing the facilities. The Superior Double Room is three square metres larger than the Double Room, while the Interior Double Room faces the inside of the building and has an iron. The Twin Room, measuring 15 m², accommodates two people in separate beds. Overall, the categories differ in size, layout and outlook.

Double Room — BYPILLOW The Citadel
Double Room
15 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Minibar
  • Air conditioning

At 15 m² and sleeping two people, the Double Room offers the guest house's essential room type. It has a double bed and a private bathroom, as well as air conditioning and a minibar. It is smaller than the Superior Double Room, which offers three more square metres.

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Superior Double Room — BYPILLOW The Citadel
Superior Double Room
18 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Minibar
  • Air conditioning

This 18 m² room is three square metres larger than the Double Room and sleeps two people. It has a double bed, air conditioning, a minibar, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom; it is the most spacious of the double-bed categories.

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Triple Room — BYPILLOW The Citadel
Triple Room
21 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sofa bed
  • Air conditioning

At 21 m², this is the most spacious category and the only one set up for up to three people. Its layout combines two single beds and a sofa bed, a practical option for families or small groups. It includes a private bathroom, air conditioning, a minibar and a TV.

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Interior Double Room — BYPILLOW The Citadel
Interior Double Room
12 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Interior view
  • Iron

The Interior Double Room is the most compact, with 12 m² for two people, and overlooks the inside of the building. It has a double bed, air conditioning and a private bathroom; it also includes an iron. Its inward-facing outlook sets it apart from the other categories.

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Double Room - 2 Beds — BYPILLOW The Citadel
Double Room - 2 Beds
15 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Two single beds
  • Minibar

This category offers 15 m² for two people and has two single beds, unlike the options with a double bed. It also has a private bathroom and air conditioning, as well as a TV and minibar; its layout is suitable if you prefer separate beds.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore Madrid City Centre on foot: Mercado de San Miguel is 120 m away and Plaza Mayor is 230 m away
  • you want to get around by metro: Ópera and La Latina stations are 150 m and 500 m away
  • you value having free WiFi throughout the property
  • you are travelling with up to two companions: the Triple Room is 21 m² and sleeps three people
  • you are looking for rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no parking
  • you use a wheelchair: the property is not adapted
  • you need to check in outside reception hours, which end at 22:00
  • you want to avoid a fee for the airport transfer, which is paid

Hotel facilities & services

The rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, as well as free WiFi throughout the property. The minibar, wardrobe, electric kettle and desk meet different needs during your stay; the bathroom has a shower or bath, towels and a hairdryer. The lift serves the floors and housekeeping is provided daily.

To help you plan your visits to Madrid, the guest house offers tourist information and airport transfers. General facilities also include heating, an iron and wooden or parquet flooring. The property is non-smoking and has security cameras in the communal areas. Rooms include bed linen and sockets near the bed, while toilet paper and a toilet are provided in the bathroom.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Minibar
  • Lift

General facilities

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tourist information
  • Airport shuttle
  • Security cameras in communal areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wooden or parquet flooring
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Food & drink

  • Minibar

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Electric kettle
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

BYPILLOW The Citadel is at Espejo, 2, in Madrid's Centro district. The surrounding area has streets in the old town, squares and historic buildings. Mercado de San Miguel is 120 m away and Plaza Mayor is 230 m away; Casa de la Villa is 100 m away, Plaza de Oriente is 200 m away and the Royal Palace of Madrid is 330 m away. These places make it easy to explore several parts of the historic centre on foot.

Ópera metro station is 150 m away and La Latina is 500 m away. For train journeys, Embajadores is 1.4 km away and Bilbao is 1.6 km away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 11 km away; the guest house offers airport transfers for a fee and has no parking. The metro network makes it easy to travel between the centre and other parts of the capital.

For a cultural outing, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is 1.3 km away, the Prado Museum is 1.5 km away and the Reina Sofía Museum is 1.6 km away. The Temple of Debod is 1.1 km away and El Retiro Park is 2.2 km away. Spring and autumn are good times to combine walks in the parks with museum visits; in summer, it is worth planning outdoor walks for the cooler hours.

Mercado de San Miguel — Covered food market with stalls where you can try local produce and Madrid tapas. 120 m
Plaza Mayor — Historic arcaded square, surrounded by façades and terraces in the centre. 230 m
Royal Palace of Madrid — Historic royal residence with reception rooms, collections and cultural tours. 330 m
Almudena Cathedral — Madrid cathedral next to the Royal Palace, with interiors and a crypt open to visitors. 420 m
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum — European painting collection with works ranging from ancient to modern art. 1,3 km
El Retiro Park — Large urban park with tree-lined paths, gardens and places to relax. 2,2 km

What guests say about BYPILLOW The Citadel

8.4
Very good · 1.103 reviews
Staff
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
8.9

Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the proximity to the best-known places in the centre. Cleanliness and comfortable beds also make a good impression. WiFi and the facilities round out an experience that is well regarded for an urban stay.

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