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title: "Generator Madrid vs Hostal Excelsior: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Generator Madrid. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. Generator Madrid or Hostal Excelsior in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Generator Madrid vs Hostal Excelsior

Both are in Madrid, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Centro
## [Generator Madrid](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/generator-madrid-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1441579/agoda/?lang=en)

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

- **Guest rating:** 7.3 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 9.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1556417/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Generator Madrid

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 130 m apart.

### Choose Generator Madrid if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Hostal Excelsior if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Generator Madrid better than Hostal Excelsior?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.3) (+1.3)
2.  More guest reviews (357 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable (×14)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (129 vs 35 rooms) (×3.7)

### Why is Hostal Excelsior better than Generator Madrid?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (35 vs 129 rooms) (−94)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Generator Madrid | Hostal Excelsior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+1.3) | 7.3 |
| Location | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.7) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+1.3) | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 357  (+332) | 25 |
| Google rating | – | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 323 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 34%  (+57%) | top 91% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.8  (+0.2) | 9.6 |
| Distance to Centro centre | 330 m | 400 m |
| To public transport | 30 m  (−90 m) | 120 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 | 129 | 35 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

130 m apart

## Generator Madrid or Hostal Excelsior: common questions

### Which is better, Generator Madrid or Hostal Excelsior?

Generator Madrid leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Generator Madrid or Hostal Excelsior?

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

### How far apart are Generator Madrid and Hostal Excelsior?

The two hotels are 130 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/generator-madrid-madrid-vs-hostal-excelsior-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/