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title: "De Bronzen Koets vs Hostel Barbarossa: which hotel is better?"
description: "De Bronzen Koets or Hostel Barbarossa in Nijmegen? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-27
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# De Bronzen Koets vs Hostel Barbarossa

Both are in Nijmegen, 560 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Nijmegen-Centrum
## [De Bronzen Koets](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/de-bronzen-koets-nijmegen/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.0 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1346042/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Nijmegen-Centrum
## [Hostel Barbarossa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostel-barbarossa-nijmegen/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.4 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1557479/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick De Bronzen Koets

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 560 m apart.

### Choose De Bronzen Koets if you want

-   to walk to the sights (80 m / 500 m)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 12)

### Choose Hostel Barbarossa if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 12 / 5)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2016)

### Why is De Bronzen Koets better than Hostel Barbarossa?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.0 vs 6.4) (+0.6)
2.  450 m closer to public transport (−450 m)
3.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)
4.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is Hostel Barbarossa better than De Bronzen Koets?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2016) (+7y)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | De Bronzen Koets | Hostel Barbarossa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.0  (+0.6) | 6.4 |
| Location | 8.7  (+0.8) | 7.9 |
| Beach access | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Public transport | 7.2  (+2.4) | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 7.7  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 7.0  (+0.6) | 6.4 |
| Number of reviews | 39  (+26) | 13 |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7  (+0.8) | 7.9 |
| Distance to Nijmegen-Centrum centre | 400 m | 340 m |
| To the beach | 580 m  (−70 m) | 650 m |
| To public transport | 670 m  (−450 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 34 km | 33 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m | 130 m  (−130 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 9  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 19 | 18 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 5 | 12 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2023  (+7y) |
| Listed amenities | 7  (+3) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

560 m apart

De Bronzen Koets: city centre: 80 m, nearest station Station Nijmegen: 670 m, Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN): 34 km, beach: 580 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 19 sights within 1 km.

Hostel Barbarossa: city centre: 500 m, nearest station Station Nijmegen: 1.1 km, Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN): 33 km, beach: 650 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 18 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Nijmegen

[Nijmegen weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/netherlands/gelderland/nijmegen/weather)

## De Bronzen Koets or Hostel Barbarossa: common questions

### Which is better, De Bronzen Koets or Hostel Barbarossa?

De Bronzen Koets leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, De Bronzen Koets or Hostel Barbarossa?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

De Bronzen Koets is 580 m from the nearest beach; Hostel Barbarossa is 650 m.

### How far apart are De Bronzen Koets and Hostel Barbarossa?

The two hotels are 560 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/de-bronzen-koets-nijmegen-vs-hostel-barbarossa-nijmegen/. 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/