Heartland Hostel vs Shada Hotel
Both are in Dubai, 590 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelDubai International Financial Centre
Heartland Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Dubai International Financial Centre
Shada Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 590 m apart.
Choose Heartland Hostel if you want
- to walk to the sights (4.3 km / 4.9 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (109 / 63)
Choose Shada Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.6)
Why is Heartland Hostel better than Shada Hotel?
- 1530 m closer to the area centre−530 m
- 2580 m closer to public transport−580 m
- 346 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+46
Why is Shada Hotel better than Heartland Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.6)+1.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Heartland Hostel vs Shada Hotel: which hotel is better? | Heartland Hostel | Shada Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.9 +1.3 |
| Location | 6.6 +1.2 | 5.4 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 2.0 | 3.0 +1.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +2.5 | 7.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.8 +1.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.9 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 528 +177 | 351 |
| Rank in Dubai | bottom 29% | top 14% +57% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 +1.2 | 5.4 |
| Distance to Dubai International Financial Centre centre | 540 m −530 m | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 2.4 km | 2.1 km −290 m |
| To public transport | 30 m −580 m | 610 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 9.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 109 +46 | 63 |
| To the nearest food shop | 90 m −580 m | 680 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 +4 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 22 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 18 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Burj Khalifa | 2.3 km −590 m | 2.9 km |
| Grand Mosque | 5.6 km | 5.0 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
590 m apart
Heartland Hostel: city centre: 4.3 km, nearest station Al Safa Tower, Beside Emirates Towers Metro Station: 30 m, Dubai International Airport (DXB): 10 km, beach: 2.4 km, 109 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Shada Hotel: city centre: 4.9 km, nearest station Al Safa Tower, Beside Emirates Towers Metro Station: 610 m, Dubai International Airport (DXB): 9.8 km, beach: 2.1 km, 63 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Heartland Hostel or Shada Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Heartland Hostel or Shada Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Heartland Hostel is stronger in location, public transport; Shada Hotel is stronger in guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Heartland Hostel or Shada Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Heartland Hostel is closer: 540 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Shada Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Shada Hotel is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; Heartland Hostel is 2.4 km.
How far apart are Heartland Hostel and Shada Hotel?
The two hotels are 590 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