HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona vs Hostal Nilo
Both are in Barcelona, 860 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostelles Hortes de Sant Bertran
HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostella Mercè
Hostal Nilo
- Guest rating
- 6.7 Okay
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 860 m apart.
Choose HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Hostal Nilo if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona better than Hostal Nilo?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 6.7)+1.9
Why is Hostal Nilo better than HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona?
- 1640 m closer to the beach (1.0 km vs 1.7 km)−640 m
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona vs Hostal Nilo: which hotel is better? | HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona | Hostal Nilo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.9 | 6.7 |
| Location | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 4.5 | 6.7 +2.2 |
| Public transport | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.6 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.9 | 6.7 |
| Number of reviews | 16 +1 | 15 |
| Google rating | 2.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 333 | – |
| Rank in Barcelona | top 47% +45% | top 92% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 1.0 km −640 m |
| To public transport | 260 m | 200 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 30 | 55 |
| Floors | 6 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 +6 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Location
860 m apart
HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Metro De Barcelona: 260 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 11 km, beach: 1.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hostal Nilo: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 200 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona or Hostal Nilo: common questions
Which is better, HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona or Hostal Nilo?
They are evenly matched. HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona is stronger in guest rating; Hostal Nilo is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona or Hostal Nilo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hostal Nilo is 1.0 km from the nearest beach; HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona is 1.7 km.
How far apart are HelloBCN Hostel Barcelona and Hostal Nilo?
The two hotels are 860 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