1521 Hostel vs Mactan Hostel
Both are in Cebu, 790 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
- 2 of 3
Hostel★★Seabreeze Homes
Mactan Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick 1521 Hostel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 790 m apart.
Choose 1521 Hostel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Mactan Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is 1521 Hostel better than Mactan Hostel?
- 1430 m closer to the beach (1.6 km vs 2.0 km)−430 m
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 315 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+15
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 33)+21
Why is Mactan Hostel better than 1521 Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
- 2720 m closer to the city centre−720 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| 1521 Hostel vs Mactan Hostel: which hotel is better? | 1521 Hostel | Mactan Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Location | 4.2 +1.2 | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 4.8 +1.5 | 3.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.7 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 65 +7 | 58 |
| Rank in Cebu | top 52% | top 23% +29% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.2 +1.2 | 3.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 11 km | 10 km −720 m |
| To the beach | 1.6 km −430 m | 2.0 km |
| To the airport | 3.0 km | 2.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25 +15 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 1 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9 | – |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
790 m apart
1521 Hostel or Mactan Hostel: common questions
Which is better, 1521 Hostel or Mactan Hostel?
1521 Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Mactan Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, 1521 Hostel or Mactan Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mactan Hostel is closer: 10 km from the centre, against 11 km for 1521 Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
1521 Hostel is 1.6 km from the nearest beach; Mactan Hostel is 2.0 km.
How far apart are 1521 Hostel and Mactan Hostel?
The two hotels are 790 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