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title: "BijBlauw vs The Ritz Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "BijBlauw or The Ritz Hostel in Willemstad? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bijblauw-willemstad-vs-the-ritz-hostel-willemstad/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-28
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# BijBlauw vs The Ritz Hostel

Both are in Willemstad, 510 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Pietermaai
## [BijBlauw](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bijblauw-willemstad/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1209611/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Scharloo
## [The Ritz Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-ritz-hostel-willemstad/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2214584/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Ritz Hostel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 510 m apart.

### Choose BijBlauw if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (47 / 26)

### Why is BijBlauw better than The Ritz Hostel?

1.  21 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+21)
2.  Has an on-site restaurant
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00) (−2h)

### Why is The Ritz Hostel better than BijBlauw?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.1) (+0.8)
2.  More guest reviews (53 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable (×6.6)
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.

 

|  | BijBlauw | The Ritz Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 7.9  (+0.8) |
| Location | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 2.9 | 3.3  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.1) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 7.9  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 53  (+45) |
| Rank in Willemstad | bottom 17%  (+7%) | bottom 10% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 870 m | 680 m  (−190 m) |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 2.0 km  (−130 m) |
| To the airport | 10 km | 9.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 47  (+21) | 26 |
| To the nearest food shop | 830 m | 920 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 | 11  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 34 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 14  (+10) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−2h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| 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

510 m apart

BijBlauw: city centre: 870 m, Hato International Airport (CUR): 10 km, beach: 2.2 km, 47 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

The Ritz Hostel: city centre: 680 m, Hato International Airport (CUR): 9.7 km, beach: 2.0 km, 26 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Willemstad

[Willemstad weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/curacao/other/willemstad/weather)

## BijBlauw or The Ritz Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, BijBlauw or The Ritz Hostel?

The Ritz Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, BijBlauw or The Ritz Hostel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Ritz Hostel is closer: 680 m from the centre, against 870 m for BijBlauw.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Ritz Hostel is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; BijBlauw is 2.2 km.

### How far apart are BijBlauw and The Ritz Hostel?

The two hotels are 510 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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