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title: "Don Alfredo vs Hostal Boutique Princesa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Don Alfredo or Hostal Boutique Princesa in Marbella? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/don-alfredo-marbella-vs-hostal-boutique-princesa-marbella/
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retrieved: 2026-10-23
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# Don Alfredo vs Hostal Boutique Princesa

Both are in Marbella, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Barrio Alto
## [Don Alfredo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/don-alfredo-marbella/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1360290/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Costa del Sol Occidental
## [Hostal Boutique Princesa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-boutique-princesa-marbella/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.0 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1556047/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 150 m apart.

### Choose Don Alfredo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.0)

### Why is Don Alfredo better than Hostal Boutique Princesa?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.0) (+1.9)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Hostal Boutique Princesa better than Don Alfredo?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Don Alfredo | Hostal Boutique Princesa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+1.9) | 7.0 |
| Location | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Beach access | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.8) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+1.9) | 7.0 |
| Number of reviews | 16 | 27  (+11) |
| Google rating | 4.4/5  (+1.6) | 2.8/5 |
| Google reviews | 247  (+134) | 113 |
| Rank in Marbella | top 33%  (+63%) | bottom 4% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 530 m | 510 m |
| To the beach | 500 m | 540 m |
| To the airport | 39 km | 39 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 140 m | 200 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 21 | 21 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 8 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 8 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 9  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| 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

150 m apart

Don Alfredo: city centre: 530 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 39 km, beach: 500 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.

Hostal Boutique Princesa: city centre: 510 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 39 km, beach: 540 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Marbella

[Marbella weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/andalusia/marbella/weather)

## Don Alfredo or Hostal Boutique Princesa: common questions

### Which is better, Don Alfredo or Hostal Boutique Princesa?

Don Alfredo leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Don Alfredo or Hostal Boutique Princesa?

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

### How far apart are Don Alfredo and Hostal Boutique Princesa?

The two hotels are 150 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/don-alfredo-marbella-vs-hostal-boutique-princesa-marbella/. 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/
