Casa Lirio vs Hostal Nilo
Both are in Barcelona, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★la Mercè
Casa Lirio
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostella Mercè
Hostal Nilo
- Guest rating
- 6.7 Okay
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart.
Choose Casa Lirio if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 6.7)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 17 / 55)
Choose Hostal Nilo if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 55 / 17)
Why is Casa Lirio better than Hostal Nilo?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 6.7)+1.8
Why is Hostal Nilo better than Casa Lirio?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Casa Lirio vs Hostal Nilo: which hotel is better? | Casa Lirio | Hostal Nilo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.8 | 6.7 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Facilities | 0.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Public transport | 9.3 | 9.7 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.6 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.8 | 6.7 |
| Number of reviews | 37 +22 | 15 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 370 | – |
| Rank in Barcelona | top 49% +42% | bottom 9% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Distance to la Mercè centre | 120 m | 200 m |
| To the beach | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| To public transport | 280 m | 200 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 70 m | 110 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 24 +7 | 17 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 17 | 55 |
| Floors | 2 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 +4 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 13:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
130 m apart
Casa Lirio: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 280 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hostal Nilo: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 200 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Casa Lirio or Hostal Nilo: common questions
Which is better, Casa Lirio or Hostal Nilo?
They are evenly matched. Casa Lirio is stronger in guest rating; Hostal Nilo is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Casa Lirio or Hostal Nilo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Casa Lirio and Hostal Nilo?
The two hotels are 130 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