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title: "Dormirdcine vs NH Balboa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Dormirdcine. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Dormirdcine or NH Balboa in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# Dormirdcine vs NH Balboa

Both are in Madrid, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Salamanca
## [Dormirdcine](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dormirdcine-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1363646/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Salamanca
## [NH Balboa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nh-balboa-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1894845/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Dormirdcine

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 230 m apart.

### Choose Dormirdcine if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Dormirdcine better than NH Balboa?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.5) (+0.3)
2.  More guest reviews (194 vs 58), so the rating is more reliable (×3.3)
3.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00) (−3h)

### Why is NH Balboa better than Dormirdcine?

1.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Dormirdcine | NH Balboa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.3) | 8.5 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.3  (+0.8) | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.3) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.3) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 194  (+136) | 58 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 16%  (+33%) | top 49% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Distance to Salamanca centre | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| To public transport | 280 m  (−150 m) | 430 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 | 12  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 85 | 111 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 16  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−3h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

230 m apart

## Dormirdcine or NH Balboa: common questions

### Which is better, Dormirdcine or NH Balboa?

Dormirdcine leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Dormirdcine or NH Balboa?

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

### How far apart are Dormirdcine and NH Balboa?

The two hotels are 230 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/dormirdcine-madrid-vs-nh-balboa-madrid/. 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/