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title: "Arcobaleno Tropea centro vs Villa Paola: which hotel is better?"
description: "Arcobaleno Tropea centro or Villa Paola in Tropea? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Arcobaleno Tropea centro vs Villa Paola

Both are in Tropea, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Contrada Carmine
## [Arcobaleno Tropea centro](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arcobaleno-tropea-centro-tropea/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 8.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1152447/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Carmine
## [Villa Paola](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-paola-tropea/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2291292/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Arcobaleno Tropea centro

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Arcobaleno Tropea centro if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (210 m / 400 m)
-   to walk to the sights (250 m / 900 m)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (116 / 6)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 11)

### Choose Villa Paola if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 11 / 1)

### Why is Arcobaleno Tropea centro better than Villa Paola?

1.  200 m closer to the beach (210 m vs 400 m) (−200 m)
2.  650 m closer to the city centre (−650 m)
3.  670 m closer to public transport (−670 m)
4.  110 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+110)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 75 vs 36) (+39)
6.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00) (−3h)

### Why is Villa Paola better than Arcobaleno Tropea centro?

1.  Later 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.

 

|  | Arcobaleno Tropea centro | Villa Paola |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 8.0 |
| Location | 8.5  (+1.7) | 6.8 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.6  (+0.6) | 9.0 |
| Public transport | 8.3  (+3.6) | 4.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | – | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | – | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | – | 5 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | 4.7/5  (+0.2) |
| Google reviews | 55 | 223  (+168) |
| Rank in Tropea | – | bottom 14% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5  (+1.7) | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 250 m  (−650 m) | 900 m |
| To the beach | 210 m  (−200 m) | 400 m |
| To public transport | 460 m  (−670 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 40 km | 39 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 116  (+110) | 6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 420 m  (−340 m) | 760 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7  (+7) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 11 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 20  (+13) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00  (−3h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.1 km apart

Arcobaleno Tropea centro: city centre: 250 m, nearest station Stazione FS di Tropea: 460 m, Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport (SUF): 40 km, beach: 210 m, 116 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Villa Paola: city centre: 900 m, nearest station Stazione FS di Tropea: 1.1 km, Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport (SUF): 39 km, beach: 400 m, 6 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Tropea

[Tropea weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/calabria/tropea/weather)

## Arcobaleno Tropea centro or Villa Paola: common questions

### Which is better, Arcobaleno Tropea centro or Villa Paola?

Arcobaleno Tropea centro leads in 3 of 3 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Arcobaleno Tropea centro or Villa Paola?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Arcobaleno Tropea centro is closer: 250 m from the centre, against 900 m for Villa Paola.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Arcobaleno Tropea centro is 210 m from the nearest beach; Villa Paola is 400 m.

### How far apart are Arcobaleno Tropea centro and Villa Paola?

The two hotels are 1.1 km 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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