--- title: "Generator Madrid vs Urban Hive Madrid: which hotel is better?" description: "Generator Madrid or Urban Hive Madrid in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/generator-madrid-madrid-vs-urban-hive-madrid-madrid/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- # Generator Madrid vs Urban Hive Madrid 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:** 6 of 15 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1441579/agoda/?lang=en) [No photos yet](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/urban-hive-madrid-madrid/) Hotel · ★★★★ · Centro ## [Urban Hive Madrid](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/urban-hive-madrid-madrid/) - **Guest rating:** 9.6 · Exceptional - **Score by category:** 4 of 15 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2260371/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Generator Madrid It comes out ahead on 6 of 15 compared facts. 130 m apart. ### Choose Urban Hive Madrid if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 8.6) ### Why is Generator Madrid better than Urban Hive Madrid? 1. More guest reviews (357 vs 45), so the rating is more reliable (×7.9) 2. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ### Why is Urban Hive Madrid better than Generator Madrid? 1. Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.6) (+1.0) 2. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Generator Madrid | Urban Hive Madrid | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.6 | – | | Location | 9.8 | – | | Public transport | 10.0 | – | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.1 (+0.5) | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.6 (+1.0) | | Number of reviews | 357 (+312) | 45 | | Google rating | – | 4.8/5 | | Google reviews | – | 141 | | Rank in Madrid | top 38% | top 3% (+35%) | | Location | | Location score | 9.8 (+0.3) | 9.5 | | Distance to Centro centre | 330 m | 280 m | | To public transport | 30 m (−110 m) | 140 m | | To the airport | 14 km | 14 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 270 m | – | | Shops within 500 m | 25 (+6) | 19 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | – | ★★★★ | | Rooms | 129 | 144 | | Listed amenities | 11 (+6) | 5 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 (−1h) | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Hot tub | ✓ | – | | Nightclub | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Swimming pool | – | ✓ | | LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía | 1.8 km | 1.8 km | | Royal Spanish Academy | 1.6 km | 1.6 km | | Royal Palace of Madrid | 620 m | 480 m | | Puerta del Sol | 550 m | 580 m | | National Museum of Archaeology | 1.6 km | 1.7 km | | Temple of Debod | 910 m | 850 m | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Generator Madrid prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/generator-madrid-madrid/prices/) ## Location 130 m apart Generator Madrid: city centre: 650 m, nearest station Metro Santo Domingo: 30 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Urban Hive Madrid: city centre: 770 m, nearest station Metro Santo Domingo: 140 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 87 hotels in Gran Vía](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/gran-via/) ## Weather in Madrid [Madrid weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/madrid/madrid/weather) ## Generator Madrid or Urban Hive Madrid: common questions ### Which is better, Generator Madrid or Urban Hive Madrid? Generator Madrid leads in 6 of 15 categories, including number of reviews, location score, to public transport. Urban Hive Madrid is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Madrid. ### Which is cheaper, Generator Madrid or Urban Hive Madrid? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Generator Madrid and Urban Hive Madrid? The two hotels are 130 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Generator Madrid vs Hostel Muchomadrid](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/generator-madrid-madrid-vs-hostel-muchomadrid-madrid/) ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/generator-madrid-madrid-vs-urban-hive-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/