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title: "Espahotel Gran Via vs Hostel Muchomadrid: which hotel is better?"
description: "Espahotel Gran Via or Hostel Muchomadrid in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/espahotel-gran-via-madrid-vs-hostel-muchomadrid-madrid/
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retrieved: 2026-11-04
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# Espahotel Gran Via vs Hostel Muchomadrid

Both are in Madrid, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Centro
## [Espahotel Gran Via](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/espahotel-gran-via-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1391722/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Centro
## [Hostel Muchomadrid](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostel-muchomadrid-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1557883/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hostel Muchomadrid

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 140 m apart.

### Choose Espahotel Gran Via if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 84 / 7)

### Choose Hostel Muchomadrid if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 84)

### Why is Espahotel Gran Via better than Hostel Muchomadrid?

1.  More guest reviews (841 vs 109), so the rating is more reliable (×7.7)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (84 vs 7 rooms) (×12.0)

### Why is Hostel Muchomadrid better than Espahotel Gran Via?

1.  Has an on-site restaurant
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (7 vs 84 rooms) (−77)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Espahotel Gran Via | Hostel Muchomadrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.4 | 10.0  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.7  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 841  (+732) | 109 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 302 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 38% | top 32%  (+6%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.6  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Centro centre | 590 m | 480 m |
| To public transport | 260 m | 130 m  (−130 m) |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 80 m | 150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 22 | 24 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 84 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 15  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía | 2.1 km | 1.9 km |
| Royal Spanish Academy | 1.8 km | 1.7 km |
| Royal Palace of Madrid | 650 m | 650 m |
| Puerta del Sol | 840 m | 700 m |
| National Museum of Archaeology | 1.7 km | 1.6 km |
| Temple of Debod | 680 m | 800 m |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Nightly price by month

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[Hotel prices in Madrid by month](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## Location

140 m apart

Espahotel Gran Via: city centre: 830 m, nearest station Metro Santo Domingo: 260 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Hostel Muchomadrid: city centre: 720 m, nearest station Metro Santo Domingo: 130 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 87 hotels in Gran Vía](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/gran-via/)

## Weather in Madrid

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## Espahotel Gran Via or Hostel Muchomadrid: common questions

### Which is better, Espahotel Gran Via or Hostel Muchomadrid?

Hostel Muchomadrid leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Espahotel Gran Via or Hostel Muchomadrid?

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

### How far apart are Espahotel Gran Via and Hostel Muchomadrid?

The two hotels are 140 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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