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title: "Acta Splendid Hotel vs TOC Hostel Barcelona: which hotel is better?"
description: "Acta Splendid Hotel or TOC Hostel Barcelona in Barcelona? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/acta-splendid-hotel-barcelona-vs-toc-hostel-barcelona-barcelona/
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# Acta Splendid Hotel vs TOC Hostel Barcelona

Both are in Barcelona, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Santa Anna
## [Acta Splendid Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/acta-splendid-hotel-barcelona/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1098216/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Santa Anna
## [TOC Hostel Barcelona](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/toc-hostel-barcelona-barcelona/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2233434/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 100 m apart.

### Choose TOC Hostel Barcelona if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.4)

### Why is Acta Splendid Hotel better than TOC Hostel Barcelona?

1.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is TOC Hostel Barcelona better than Acta Splendid Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.4) (+0.3)
2.  More guest reviews (2,017 vs 159), so the rating is more reliable (×13)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Acta Splendid Hotel | TOC Hostel Barcelona |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Beach access | 1.9  (+0.4) | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.7  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.7  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 159 | 2,017  (+1,858) |
| Rank in Barcelona | bottom 43% | top 23%  (+34%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Distance to Santa Anna centre | 740 m | 800 m |
| To the beach | 2.5 km  (−90 m) | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 170 m | 160 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 70 m | 30 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 40 | 52 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

100 m apart

Acta Splendid Hotel: city centre: 630 m, nearest station Metro Universitat (Salida Plaza Universitat): 170 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 2.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

TOC Hostel Barcelona: city centre: 610 m, nearest station Metro Universitat (Salida Plaza Universitat): 160 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 2.6 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 203 hotels in Eixample](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/barcelona/area/eixample/)

## Weather in Barcelona

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## Acta Splendid Hotel or TOC Hostel Barcelona: common questions

### Which is better, Acta Splendid Hotel or TOC Hostel Barcelona?

Acta Splendid Hotel leads in 1 of 4 categories, including beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Acta Splendid Hotel or TOC Hostel Barcelona?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Acta Splendid Hotel is 2.5 km from the nearest beach; TOC Hostel Barcelona is 2.6 km.

### How far apart are Acta Splendid Hotel and TOC Hostel Barcelona?

The two hotels are 100 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/acta-splendid-hotel-barcelona-vs-toc-hostel-barcelona-barcelona/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/