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title: "Caledonian vs TOC Hostel Barcelona: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Caledonian. It comes out ahead on 3 of 13 compared facts. Caledonian or TOC Hostel Barcelona in Barcelona? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/caledonian-barcelona-vs-toc-hostel-barcelona-barcelona/
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retrieved: 2026-10-20
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# Caledonian vs TOC Hostel Barcelona

Both are in Barcelona, 70 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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Hotel · ★★★ · Santa Anna
## [Caledonian](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/caledonian-barcelona/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Score by category:** 3 of 13

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Hostel · Santa Anna
## [TOC Hostel Barcelona](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/toc-hostel-barcelona-barcelona/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2233434/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Caledonian

It comes out ahead on 3 of 13 compared facts. 70 m apart.

### Choose Caledonian if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.7)

### Why is Caledonian better than TOC Hostel Barcelona?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7) (+0.3)

### Why is TOC Hostel Barcelona better than Caledonian?

1.  More guest reviews (2,017 vs 120), so the rating is more reliable (×17)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Caledonian | TOC Hostel Barcelona |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 8.7 |
| Location | – | 9.5 |
| Beach access | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | – | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.2) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.3) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 120 | 2,017  (+1,897) |
| Rank in Barcelona | top 13%  (+10%) | top 23% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Distance to Santa Anna centre | 850 m | 800 m |
| To the beach | 2.6 km | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 230 m | 160 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 30 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 52 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 11  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

70 m apart

Caledonian: city centre: 680 m, nearest station Metro Universitat (Salida Plaza Universitat): 230 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 2.6 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

TOC Hostel Barcelona: city centre: 610 m, nearest station Metro Universitat (Salida Plaza Universitat): 160 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 2.6 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 203 hotels in Eixample](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/barcelona/area/eixample/)

## Weather in Barcelona

[Barcelona weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/catalonia/barcelona/weather)

## Caledonian or TOC Hostel Barcelona: common questions

### Which is better, Caledonian or TOC Hostel Barcelona?

Caledonian leads in 3 of 13 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Barcelona. TOC Hostel Barcelona is stronger in number of reviews, listed amenities.

### Which is cheaper, Caledonian or TOC Hostel Barcelona?

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

### How far apart are Caledonian and TOC Hostel Barcelona?

The two hotels are 70 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/caledonian-barcelona-vs-toc-hostel-barcelona-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/