--- title: "Arc La Rambla vs Hostal Benidorm: which hotel is better?" description: "Arc La Rambla or Hostal Benidorm in Barcelona? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/arc-la-rambla-barcelona-vs-hostal-benidorm-barcelona/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-22 --- # Arc La Rambla vs Hostal Benidorm Both are in Barcelona, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★ · la Mercè ## [Arc La Rambla](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arc-la-rambla-barcelona/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.3 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1151933/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · el Palau ## [Hostal Benidorm](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-benidorm-barcelona/) - **Guest rating:** 8.3 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.1 - **Score by category:** 0 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1556012/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart. ### Choose Arc La Rambla if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.3) ### Why is Arc La Rambla better than Hostal Benidorm? 1. Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3) (+0.3) ### Why is Hostal Benidorm better than Arc La Rambla? 1. More guest reviews (466 vs 213), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2) 2. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Arc La Rambla | Hostal Benidorm | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.3 | | Location | 9.3 | 9.1 | | Facilities | 5.8 | – | | Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – | | Beach access | 6.0 | 5.7 | | Public transport | 9.9 (+0.6) | 9.3 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.6 (+0.3) | 8.3 | | Guest rating | 8.6 (+0.3) | 8.3 | | Number of reviews | 213 | 466 (+253) | | Rank in Barcelona | top 36% (+29%) | bottom 35% | | Location | | Location score | 9.3 (+0.2) | 9.1 | | Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 1.3 km | | To the beach | 1.3 km (−100 m) | 1.4 km | | To public transport | 170 m (−120 m) | 290 m | | To the airport | 12 km | 12 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 110 m | | Shops within 500 m | 28 | 30 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ | – | | Rooms | – | 42 | | Floors | – | 2 | | Listed amenities | 13 (+6) | 7 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | – | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Parking | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Restaurant | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Location 130 m apart Arc La Rambla: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 170 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Hostal Benidorm: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 290 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 57 hotels in Gothic Quarter](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/barcelona/area/gothic-quarter/) ## Weather in Barcelona [Barcelona weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/catalonia/barcelona/weather) ## Arc La Rambla or Hostal Benidorm: common questions ### Which is better, Arc La Rambla or Hostal Benidorm? Arc La Rambla leads in 1 of 4 categories, including public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Arc La Rambla or Hostal Benidorm? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Arc La Rambla is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Hostal Benidorm is 1.4 km. ### How far apart are Arc La Rambla and Hostal Benidorm? 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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-la-rambla-barcelona-vs-hostal-benidorm-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/