Arc House Madrid vs Hostal Esmeralda
Both are in Madrid, 10 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelBarrio de las Letras
Arc House Madrid
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthouseBarrio de las Letras
Hostal Esmeralda
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1More guest reviews (656 vs 97), so the rating is more reliable×6.8
Why is Hostal Esmeralda better than Arc House Madrid?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.8)+0.8
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3Later 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 vs Hostal Esmeralda: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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
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Hotel prices in Madrid by month
All months
| Month | Arc House Madrid | Hostal Esmeralda |
|---|---|---|
| December | €72 | €115 |
| January | €817 | €131 |
| February | €867 | €131 |
| March | €867 | €139 |
| April | €867 | €139 |
| May | €898 | €139 |
| June | €898 | – |
| July | €898 | – |
| August | €898 | €123 |
| September | €898 | – |
| October | €898 | – |
| November | €133 | €123 |
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.
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.
Weather in Madrid
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.
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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