--- title: "Arc House Madrid vs Hostal Esmeralda: which hotel is better?" description: "Arc House Madrid or Hostal Esmeralda in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/arc-house-madrid-madrid-vs-hostal-esmeralda-madrid/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-08 --- # Arc House Madrid vs Hostal Esmeralda Both are in Madrid, 10 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Barrio de las Letras ## [Arc House Madrid](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arc-house-madrid-madrid/) - **Guest rating:** 7.8 · Good - **Location score:** 9.3 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1151925/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Barrio de las Letras ## [Hostal Esmeralda](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-esmeralda-madrid/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.3 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1556404/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 10 m apart. ### Choose Hostal Esmeralda if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.8) ### Why is Arc House Madrid better than Hostal Esmeralda? 1. More guest reviews (656 vs 97), so the rating is more reliable (×6.8) ### Why is Hostal Esmeralda better than Arc House Madrid? 1. Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.8) (+0.8) 2. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) 3. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Arc House Madrid | Hostal Esmeralda | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.6 (+0.8) | | Location | 9.3 | 9.3 | | Public transport | 8.9 | 9.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.6 (+0.7) | | Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.6 (+0.8) | | Number of reviews | 656 (+559) | 97 | | Google rating | – | 4.4/5 | | Google reviews | – | 354 | | Rank in Madrid | bottom 5% | top 43% (+52%) | | Location | | Location score | 9.3 | 9.3 | | Distance to Barrio de las Letras centre | 160 m | 150 m | | To public transport | 350 m | 340 m | | To the airport | 14 km | 14 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 110 m | | Shops within 500 m | 27 | 26 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 16 | 19 | | Listed amenities | 7 | 6 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | 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. ## Nightly price by month Arc House MadridHostal Esmeralda - Hostal Esmeralda is cheaper in 7 of 8 months - Arc House Madrid: €677 a night on average · Hostal Esmeralda: €130 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Madrid by month](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Arc House Madrid prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arc-house-madrid-madrid/prices/) ## Location 10 m apart Arc House Madrid: city centre: 520 m, nearest station Estación de Sevilla: 350 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Hostal Esmeralda: city centre: 520 m, nearest station Estación de Sevilla: 340 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 91 hotels in Sol](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/sol/) ## Weather in Madrid [Madrid weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/madrid/madrid/weather) ## Arc House Madrid or Hostal Esmeralda: common questions ### Which is better, Arc House Madrid or Hostal Esmeralda? Hostal Esmeralda leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Arc House Madrid or Hostal Esmeralda? Over the year Hostal Esmeralda costs about €130 a night on average against €677 at Arc House Madrid, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Arc House Madrid and Hostal Esmeralda? The two hotels are 10 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/arc-house-madrid-madrid-vs-hostal-esmeralda-madrid/. 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/