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title: "Arc House Madrid vs TOC Hostel Madrid: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick TOC Hostel Madrid. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. Arc House Madrid or TOC Hostel Madrid in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Arc House Madrid vs TOC Hostel Madrid

Both are in Madrid, 350 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)

Hostel · Centro
## [TOC Hostel Madrid](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/toc-hostel-madrid-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2233436/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick TOC Hostel Madrid

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 350 m apart.

### Choose Arc House Madrid if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose TOC Hostel Madrid if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Arc House Madrid better than TOC Hostel Madrid?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is TOC Hostel Madrid better than Arc House Madrid?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.8) (+1.2)
2.  More guest reviews (3,091 vs 656), so the rating is more reliable (×4.7)
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 | TOC Hostel Madrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.0  (+1.2) |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Public transport | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 9.0  (+1.2) |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.0  (+1.2) |
| Number of reviews | 656 | 3,091  (+2,435) |
| Rank in Madrid | top 92% | top 4%  (+88%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 520 m | 620 m |
| To public transport | 350 m | 320 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 16 | 55 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 10  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

350 m apart

## Arc House Madrid or TOC Hostel Madrid: common questions

### Which is better, Arc House Madrid or TOC Hostel Madrid?

TOC Hostel Madrid leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Arc House Madrid or TOC Hostel Madrid?

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

### How far apart are Arc House Madrid and TOC Hostel Madrid?

The two hotels are 350 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/arc-house-madrid-madrid-vs-toc-hostel-madrid-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/