Madrid · #28 of 29 in Madrid
Hostal El Pilar
Sleep score 64
Mixed 050100
Reviews read150
Booking avg8.1
Mention noise13.3%
Praise calm2%
Bed complaints9.3%
Bed praise8.7%
Of 150 verified-stay reviews, 20 guests raised noise in what they disliked (13.3%), and 2% went out of their way to say the room was restful. On beds, this property draws more complaint than praise.
What guests said about noise
- There was quite a bit of noise from the hallway so if you're a light sleeper it wouldn't be good. Open stairs within the hostal so beware if you're wearing a skirt! Had to ask to… Solo traveler · June 2026
- There is the usual noise once people start stirring in the morning but other than that it’s fine. Solo traveler · May 2026
- Poor noise isolation, at times you could hear other guests talking in their rooms but it didn't bother our sleep. Family · April 2026
- The only downside is that the rooms can be a bit basic and sometimes noise from the hallway or street can be heard. Overall, it’s great value for money and I would stay again. Solo traveler · April 2026
Guests who slept well
- The location was the best. No noise at all in the inner facing room. The gentleman at reception was very nice and helpful. Solo traveler · March 2026
- Very reliable, easy to book, easy check in. Right in the middle of the city, but the rooms are extremely sound proof. Beds are very comfy. Solo traveler · December 2024
- The property was exactly the way we expected. Location is super.. in the middle of everything, that is Madrid. The street, below, is full of action, safe, and yet, peaceful… Couple · June 2024
On the bed
- Location was perfect. The beds were comfortable. Great value for 1 or 2 nights.
- It is a pleasant hotel with very good stuff. It is very close to Piazza del Sol. The male receptionist was professional and friendly. He explained to me how to go to the…
- Pillows are too thin and air condition is not working very good
- Soundproofing is disturbing.especially our room is beside the others room toilet. The headboard frame was not attached in the bed it's wiggling so we need to move it to use the…
Bed signal is weak across every property we've measured so far — complaint rates cluster too tightly to separate hotels. Treat the noise number as the load-bearing one. Read the method.