Francisco I Hotel vs Hostal Hispalense
Both are in Madrid, 90 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Centro
Francisco I Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
GuesthouseCentro
Hostal Hispalense
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 90 m apart.
Choose Francisco I Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.7)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 83 / 10)
Choose Hostal Hispalense if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 83)
Why is Francisco I Hotel better than Hostal Hispalense?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.7)+0.9
- 2More guest reviews (174 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×16
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (83 vs 10 rooms)×8.3
Why is Hostal Hispalense better than Francisco I Hotel?
- 1Allows pets
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (10 vs 83 rooms)−73
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Francisco I Hotel vs Hostal Hispalense: which hotel is better? | Francisco I Hotel | Hostal Hispalense |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.9 | 7.7 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.9 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 174 +163 | 11 |
| Google rating | – | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 163 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 40% +41% | bottom 19% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Distance to Centro centre | 40 m | 50 m |
| To public transport | 170 m | 90 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 30 m | 100 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 29 +7 | 22 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 83 | 10 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 +8 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
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Location
90 m apart
Francisco I Hotel: city centre: 730 m, nearest station Estación de Ópera: 170 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hostal Hispalense: city centre: 800 m, nearest station Estación de Ópera: 90 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Francisco I Hotel or Hostal Hispalense: common questions
Which is better, Francisco I Hotel or Hostal Hispalense?
Francisco I Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Francisco I Hotel or Hostal Hispalense?
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How far apart are Francisco I Hotel and Hostal Hispalense?
The two hotels are 90 m apart in a straight line.
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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