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title: "Astari vs Urbis Centre: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. Astari or Urbis Centre in Tarragona? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/astari-tarragona-vs-urbis-centre-tarragona/
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Astari vs Urbis Centre

Both are in Tarragona, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Comunitat de veïns
## [Astari](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/astari-tarragona/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1159230/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · el Serrallo
## [Urbis Centre](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/urbis-centre-tarragona/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2261821/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose Astari if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to be closer to the beach

### Choose Urbis Centre if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Astari better than Urbis Centre?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.1) (+0.8)
2.  250 m closer to the beach (300 m vs 560 m) (−250 m)
3.  Has a swimming pool

### Why is Urbis Centre better than Astari?

1.  740 m closer to public transport (−740 m)
2.  134 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+134)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 97 vs 64) (+33)
4.  8 more sights within 1 km (+8)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Astari | Urbis Centre |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.8) | 8.1 |
| Location | 8.3 | 9.0  (+0.7) |
| Facilities | – | 2.5 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.3  (+0.9) | 8.4 |
| Public transport | 4.2 | 8.2  (+4.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.2) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.8) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 12  (+7) | 5 |
| Rank in Tarragona | top 48%  (+9%) | top 57% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.3 | 9.0  (+0.7) |
| Distance to the centre | 750 m | 630 m |
| To the beach | 300 m  (−250 m) | 560 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 480 m  (−740 m) |
| To the airport | 8.8 km | 7.7 km  (−1.1 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16 | 150  (+134) |
| Sights within 1 km | 19 | 27  (+8) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 44 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 12  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.3 km apart

## Astari or Urbis Centre: common questions

### Which is better, Astari or Urbis Centre?

They are evenly matched. Astari is stronger in guest rating, beach access; Urbis Centre is stronger in location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Astari or Urbis Centre?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Astari is 300 m from the nearest beach; Urbis Centre is 560 m.

### How far apart are Astari and Urbis Centre?

The two hotels are 1.3 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/astari-tarragona-vs-urbis-centre-tarragona/. 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/