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title: "deKOST MADIUN vs Hotel Merdeka: which hotel is better?"
description: "deKOST MADIUN or Hotel Merdeka in Madiun? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dekost-madiun-madiun-vs-hotel-merdeka-madiun/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-02
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# deKOST MADIUN vs Hotel Merdeka

Both are in Madiun, 710 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Kartoharjo
## [deKOST MADIUN](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dekost-madiun-madiun/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1347993/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Pangongangan
## [Hotel Merdeka](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-merdeka-madiun/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1599754/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick deKOST MADIUN

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 710 m apart.

### Choose deKOST MADIUN if you want

-   to walk to the sights (430 m / 1.1 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 99)

### Choose Hotel Merdeka if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 99 / 1)

### Why is deKOST MADIUN better than Hotel Merdeka?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.3) (+0.6)
2.  710 m closer to the city centre (−710 m)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 99 rooms) (−98)

### Why is Hotel Merdeka better than deKOST MADIUN?

1.  More guest reviews (1,180 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable (×45)
2.  A larger hotel with more facilities (99 vs 1 rooms) (×99.0)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | deKOST MADIUN | Hotel Merdeka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.6) | 8.3 |
| Location | 6.8  (+0.7) | 6.1 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 8.5  (+0.5) | 8.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.1) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.6) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 26 | 1,180  (+1,154) |
| Rank in Madiun | bottom 46%  (+4%) | bottom 42% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8  (+0.7) | 6.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 430 m  (−710 m) | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 430 m  (−90 m) | 520 m |
| To the airport | 86 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 37 | 37 |
| To the nearest food shop | 450 m | 80 m  (−370 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 10  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 99 |
| Listed amenities | – | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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

710 m apart

deKOST MADIUN: city centre: 430 m, nearest station Eks Stasiun Madiun Pasar: 430 m, Adisoemarmo International Airport (SOC): 86 km, 37 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Merdeka: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Eks Stasiun Madiun Pasar: 520 m, Adisoemarmo International Airport (SOC): 85 km, 37 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Madiun

[Madiun weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/indonesia/east-java/madiun/weather)

## deKOST MADIUN or Hotel Merdeka: common questions

### Which is better, deKOST MADIUN or Hotel Merdeka?

deKOST MADIUN leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, deKOST MADIUN or Hotel Merdeka?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

deKOST MADIUN is closer: 430 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Hotel Merdeka.

### How far apart are deKOST MADIUN and Hotel Merdeka?

The two hotels are 710 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/dekost-madiun-madiun-vs-hotel-merdeka-madiun/. 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/