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title: "Francisco I Hotel vs TOC Hostel Madrid: which hotel is better?"
description: "Francisco I Hotel or TOC Hostel Madrid in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-04
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# Francisco I Hotel vs TOC Hostel Madrid

Both are in Madrid, 150 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 3

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

Hostel · Centro
## [TOC Hostel Madrid](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/toc-hostel-madrid-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2233436/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 150 m apart.

### Choose TOC Hostel Madrid if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.6)

### Why is Francisco I Hotel better than TOC Hostel Madrid?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2014) (+3y)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is TOC Hostel Madrid better than Francisco I Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6) (+0.4)
2.  More guest reviews (3,091 vs 174), so the rating is more reliable (×18)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Francisco I Hotel | TOC Hostel Madrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.9  (+0.8) | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 174 | 3,091  (+2,917) |
| Rank in Madrid | top 40% | top 6%  (+34%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Distance to Centro centre | 40 m  (−150 m) | 190 m |
| To public transport | 170 m  (−140 m) | 320 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 30 m  (−120 m) | 150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 29 | 27 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 83 | 55 |
| Floors | 6 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017  (+3y) | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+6) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| Royal Spanish Academy | 1.4 km | 1.3 km |
| Royal Palace of Madrid | 580 m | 730 m |
| Puerta del Sol | 330 m | 190 m |
| National Museum of Archaeology | 1.7 km | 1.6 km |
| Temple of Debod | 1.1 km | 1.3 km |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[TOC Hostel Madrid prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/toc-hostel-madrid-madrid/prices/)

## Location

150 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.

TOC Hostel Madrid: city centre: 620 m, nearest station Estación de Ópera: 320 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 91 hotels in Sol](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/sol/)

## Weather in Madrid

[Madrid weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/madrid/madrid/weather)

## Francisco I Hotel or TOC Hostel Madrid: common questions

### Which is better, Francisco I Hotel or TOC Hostel Madrid?

They are evenly matched. Francisco I Hotel is stronger in public transport; TOC Hostel Madrid is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Francisco I Hotel or TOC Hostel Madrid?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Francisco I Hotel is closer: 40 m from the centre, against 190 m for TOC Hostel Madrid.

### How far apart are Francisco I Hotel and TOC Hostel Madrid?

The two hotels are 150 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/francisco-i-hotel-madrid-vs-toc-hostel-madrid-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/