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1521 Hostel vs 8 Newtown Studio A

Both are in Cebu, 700 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel★★★Fleur De Ville

1521 Hostel

Guest rating
8.5 Very good
Location score
4.2
Score by category
0 of 3
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Apartment★★★Mactan Newtown

8 Newtown Studio A

Guest rating
8.9 Excellent
Location score
6.3
Score by category
3 of 3
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The short answer

Pick 8 Newtown Studio A

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 700 m apart.

Choose 1521 Hostel if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose 8 Newtown Studio A if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to be closer to the beach
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is 1521 Hostel better than 8 Newtown Studio A?

  1. 1630 m closer to the city centre−630 m
  2. 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
  3. 3More guest reviews (65 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable×2.2

Why is 8 Newtown Studio A better than 1521 Hostel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
  2. 2680 m closer to the beach (920 m vs 1.6 km)−680 m
  3. 321 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+21

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

1521 Hostel8 Newtown Studio A
Score by category
Guest rating 8.5 8.9 +0.4
Location 4.2 6.3 +2.1
Facilities – 6.7
Families – 1.0
Spa & wellness – 9.5
Beach access 4.8 7.2 +2.4
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.5 8.7 +0.2
Guest rating 8.5 8.9 +0.4
Number of reviews 65 +35 30
Rank in Cebu top 52% top 32% +20%
Location
Location score 4.2 6.3 +2.1
Distance to the centre 11 km −630 m 11 km
To the beach 1.6 km 920 m −680 m
To the airport 3.0 km 3.6 km
Restaurants within 500 m 25 46 +21
Sights within 1 km 2 2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ +0.5★ ★★★
Rooms 5 1
Floors 4 –
Newest building or renovation 2017 +2y 2015
Listed amenities 9 13 +4
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ –
Breakfast ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Concierge – ✓
Swimming pool – ✓
Spa – ✓
Sauna – ✓
Steam room – ✓
Massage – ✓
Gym – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children – ✓
Couples – ✓
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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      Location

      700 m apart

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      1521 Hostel or 8 Newtown Studio A: common questions

      Which is better, 1521 Hostel or 8 Newtown Studio A?

      8 Newtown Studio A leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, 1521 Hostel or 8 Newtown Studio A?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      1521 Hostel is closer: 11 km from the centre, against 11 km for 8 Newtown Studio A.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      8 Newtown Studio A is 920 m from the nearest beach; 1521 Hostel is 1.6 km.

      How far apart are 1521 Hostel and 8 Newtown Studio A?

      The two hotels are 700 m apart in a straight line.

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      Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score