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Charming Parallel vs Hostal Rio de Castro

Both are in Barcelona, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

ApartmentSanta Madrona

Charming Parallel

Guest rating
8.5 Very good
Location score
8.7
Score by category
1 of 4
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Guesthouse★★Santa Madrona

Hostal Rio de Castro

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
9.1
Score by category
2 of 4
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The short answer

Pick Hostal Rio de Castro

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 410 m apart.

Choose Charming Parallel if you want

  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Choose Hostal Rio de Castro if you want

  • a big hotel with more facilities
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Why is Charming Parallel better than Hostal Rio de Castro?

  1. 1410 m closer to the beach (2.0 km vs 2.4 km)−410 m

Why is Hostal Rio de Castro better than Charming Parallel?

  1. 1250 m closer to public transport−250 m
  2. 2More guest reviews (125 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×21
  3. 3Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2015)+5y
  4. 4Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h

All compared facts

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

Charming ParallelHostal Rio de Castro
Score by category
Guest rating 8.5 8.3
Location 8.7 9.1 +0.4
Beach access 3.5 +1.4 2.1
Public transport 8.3 9.7 +1.4
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.4 +0.1 8.3
Guest rating 8.5 +0.2 8.3
Number of reviews 6 125 +119
Google rating – 3.8/5
Google reviews – 324
Rank in Barcelona top 50% +13% top 63%
Location
Location score 8.7 9.1 +0.4
Distance to Santa Madrona centre 150 m −130 m 270 m
To the beach 2.0 km −410 m 2.4 km
To public transport 460 m 210 m −250 m
To the airport 11 km 11 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
Sights within 1 km 36 +3 33
Rooms & building
Star rating – ★★
Rooms 1 12
Newest building or renovation 2015 2020 +5y
Listed amenities 11 +2 9
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 13:00 −1h
Check-out until 11:00 11:00
Amenities
Parking ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
Room service ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ –
Smoke-free ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
Concierge – ✓
Luggage storage – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Location

      410 m apart

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      Charming Parallel or Hostal Rio de Castro: common questions

      Which is better, Charming Parallel or Hostal Rio de Castro?

      Hostal Rio de Castro leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Charming Parallel is stronger in beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Charming Parallel or Hostal Rio de Castro?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Charming Parallel is closer: 150 m from the centre, against 270 m for Hostal Rio de Castro.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Charming Parallel is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; Hostal Rio de Castro is 2.4 km.

      How far apart are Charming Parallel and Hostal Rio de Castro?

      The two hotels are 410 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