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title: "Flat55Madrid vs Hotel Abalu: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Flat55Madrid. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. Flat55Madrid or Hotel Abalu in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# Flat55Madrid vs Hotel Abalu

Both are in Madrid, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Malasaña
## [Flat55Madrid](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/flat55madrid-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1417048/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Malasaña
## [Hotel Abalu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-abalu-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1559677/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Flat55Madrid

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 250 m apart.

### Why is Flat55Madrid better than Hotel Abalu?

1.  210 m closer to public transport (−210 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Hotel Abalu better than Flat55Madrid?

1.  More guest reviews (102 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable (×5.7)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Flat55Madrid | Hotel Abalu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 8.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+0.4) | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3  (+0.1) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.1  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 18 | 102  (+84) |
| Google rating | 3.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 120 | – |
| Rank in Madrid | top 74%  (+8%) | top 82% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.7  (+0.3) | 9.4 |
| Distance to Malasaña centre | 280 m | 330 m |
| To public transport | 30 m  (−210 m) | 230 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 25 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 27  (+24) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Hammam | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-abalu-madrid-vs-flat55madrid-madrid/)

## Location

250 m apart

## Flat55Madrid or Hotel Abalu: common questions

### Which is better, Flat55Madrid or Hotel Abalu?

Flat55Madrid leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Flat55Madrid or Hotel Abalu?

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

### How far apart are Flat55Madrid and Hotel Abalu?

The two hotels are 250 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/flat55madrid-madrid-vs-hotel-abalu-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/