Barcelo Malaga vs Hostal Tilos
Both are in Málaga, 460 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Explanada de la Estación
Barcelo Malaga
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Guesthouse★★★Los Tilos
Hostal Tilos
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Barcelo Malaga
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 460 m apart.
Choose Barcelo Malaga if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
Why is Barcelo Malaga better than Hostal Tilos?
- 1330 m closer to the beach (700 m vs 1.0 km)−330 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3280 m closer to public transport−280 m
- 4More guest reviews (218 vs 46), so the rating is more reliable×4.7
- 53 more sights within 1 km+3
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Hostal Tilos better than Barcelo Malaga?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Barcelo Malaga vs Hostal Tilos: which hotel is better? | Barcelo Malaga | Hostal Tilos |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Location | 9.0 +0.7 | 8.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.9 +1.1 | 6.8 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +1.1 | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.2 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.2 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 218 +172 | 46 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 354 |
| Rank in Málaga | top 43% +25% | top 68% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.0 +0.7 | 8.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 700 m −330 m | 1.0 km |
| To public transport | 70 m −280 m | 350 m |
| To the airport | 7.3 km | 7.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 141 +17 | 124 |
| Sights within 1 km | 13 +3 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 221 | – |
| Floors | 8 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2007 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21 +18 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
460 m apart
Barcelo Malaga or Hostal Tilos: common questions
Which is better, Barcelo Malaga or Hostal Tilos?
Barcelo Malaga leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Barcelo Malaga or Hostal Tilos?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Barcelo Malaga is 700 m from the nearest beach; Hostal Tilos is 1.0 km.
How far apart are Barcelo Malaga and Hostal Tilos?
The two hotels are 460 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