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title: "Francisco I Hotel vs Hostal Luz: which hotel is better?"
description: "Francisco I Hotel or Hostal Luz in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/francisco-i-hotel-madrid-vs-hostal-luz-madrid/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# Francisco I Hotel vs Hostal Luz

Both are in Madrid, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Centro
## [Francisco I Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/francisco-i-hotel-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1424622/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Centro
## [Hostal Luz](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-luz-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1556743/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 100 m apart.

### Choose Francisco I Hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 83 / 24)

### Choose Hostal Luz if you want

-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 24 / 83)

### Why is Francisco I Hotel better than Hostal Luz?

1.  More guest reviews (174 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable (×9.7)
2.  4 more listed amenities (16 vs 12) (+4)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (83 vs 24 rooms) (×3.5)

### Why is Hostal Luz better than Francisco I Hotel?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (24 vs 83 rooms) (−59)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Francisco I Hotel | Hostal Luz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2  (+0.9) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 174  (+156) | 18 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 40%  (+17%) | bottom 43% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Distance to Centro centre | 40 m | 70 m |
| To public transport | 170 m | 120 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 30 m | 110 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 29  (+8) | 21 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 83 | 24 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+4) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

100 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 Luz: city centre: 820 m, nearest station Estación de Ópera: 120 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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## Weather in Madrid

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## Francisco I Hotel or Hostal Luz: common questions

### Which is better, Francisco I Hotel or Hostal Luz?

Francisco I Hotel leads in 1 of 5 categories, including facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Francisco I Hotel or Hostal Luz?

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

### How far apart are Francisco I Hotel and Hostal Luz?

The two hotels are 100 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/francisco-i-hotel-madrid-vs-hostal-luz-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/