Arc House Madrid vs The Hat Madrid
Both are in Madrid, 530 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
HostelBarrio de los Austrias
The Hat Madrid
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.2
- 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. 530 m apart.
Choose Arc House Madrid if you want
- to walk to the sights (520 m / 950 m)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 16 / 42)
Choose The Hat Madrid if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.8)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 42 / 16)
Why is Arc House Madrid better than The Hat Madrid?
- 1430 m closer to the city centre−430 m
Why is The Hat Madrid better than Arc House Madrid?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.8)+1.4
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Arc House Madrid vs The Hat Madrid: which hotel is better? | Arc House Madrid | The Hat Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.2 +1.4 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Public transport | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 9.2 +1.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.2 +1.4 |
| Number of reviews | 656 | 1,185 +529 |
| Rank in Madrid | bottom 5% | top 2% +93% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 520 m −430 m | 950 m |
| To public transport | 350 m | 290 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 130 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 27 | 30 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 16 | 42 |
| Floors | – | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 10 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía | 1.1 km | 1.3 km |
| Royal Spanish Academy | 930 m −450 m | 1.4 km |
| Royal Palace of Madrid | 1.1 km | 720 m −360 m |
| Puerta del Sol | 170 m −250 m | 420 m |
| National Museum of Archaeology | 1.3 km −520 m | 1.8 km |
| Temple of Debod | 1.6 km | 1.4 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
530 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.
The Hat Madrid: city centre: 950 m, nearest station Metro Tirso de Molina: 290 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Arc House Madrid or The Hat Madrid: common questions
Which is better, Arc House Madrid or The Hat Madrid?
The Hat Madrid leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Arc House Madrid or The Hat Madrid?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Arc House Madrid is closer: 520 m from the centre, against 950 m for The Hat Madrid.
How far apart are Arc House Madrid and The Hat Madrid?
The two hotels are 530 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