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title: "Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil vs Still Hostel Marrakech: which hotel is better?"
description: "Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil or Still Hostel Marrakech in Marrakesh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil vs Still Hostel Marrakech

Both are in Marrakesh, 370 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★½ · Marrakesh
## [Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/djemaa-el-fna-hotel-cecil-marrakech/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1357651/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Marrakesh
## [Still Hostel Marrakech](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/still-hostel-marrakech-marrakech/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2142930/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 370 m apart.

### Choose Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 36 / 5)

### Choose Still Hostel Marrakech if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.1)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 36)

### Why is Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil better than Still Hostel Marrakech?

1.  360 m closer to the area centre (−360 m)
2.  More guest reviews (297 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable (×9.0)
3.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00) (−4h)

### Why is Still Hostel Marrakech better than Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.1) (+0.8)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil | Still Hostel Marrakech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.9  (+0.8) |
| Location | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.5 | – |
| Public transport | 2.3  (+1.9) | 0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.7  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.9  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 297  (+264) | 33 |
| Rank in Marrakesh | bottom 39% | top 20%  (+41%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.8  (+0.2) | 7.6 |
| Distance to Marrakesh centre | 100 m  (−360 m) | 460 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km  (−350 m) | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 5.0 km | 5.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+22) | 128 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.4 km  (−360 m) | 1.7 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 21  (+3) | 18 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★½ | – |
| Rooms | 36 | 5 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 10:00  (−4h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30  (+1h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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

370 m apart

Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil: city centre: 360 m, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 1.6 km, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 5.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 21 sights within 1 km.

Still Hostel Marrakech: city centre: 590 m, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 1.9 km, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 5.2 km, 128 places to eat within 500 m, 18 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 28 hotels in Medina](https://stayversus.com/en/morocco/marrakech/area/medina/)

## Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil or Still Hostel Marrakech: common questions

### Which is better, Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil or Still Hostel Marrakech?

They are evenly matched. Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil is stronger in public transport; Still Hostel Marrakech is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil or Still Hostel Marrakech?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil is closer: 100 m from the centre, against 460 m for Still Hostel Marrakech.

### How far apart are Djemaa El Fna Hotel Cecil and Still Hostel Marrakech?

The two hotels are 370 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/djemaa-el-fna-hotel-cecil-marrakech-vs-still-hostel-marrakech-marrakech/. 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/