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title: "Hostal Abami II vs Sterling Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hostal Abami II or Sterling Hotel in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-abami-ii-madrid-vs-sterling-hotel-madrid/
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retrieved: 2026-11-05
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# Hostal Abami II vs Sterling Hotel

Both are in Madrid, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Malasaña
## [Hostal Abami II](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-abami-ii-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1555840/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Malasaña
## [Sterling Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sterling-hotel-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2142704/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 50 m apart.

### Choose Hostal Abami II if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.3)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 12 / 68)

### Choose Sterling Hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 68 / 12)

### Why is Hostal Abami II better than Sterling Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3) (+0.4)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 16:00) (−3h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (12 vs 68 rooms) (−56)

### Why is Sterling Hotel better than Hostal Abami II?

1.  More guest reviews (949 vs 50), so the rating is more reliable (×19)
2.  A larger hotel with more facilities (68 vs 12 rooms) (×5.7)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hostal Abami II | Sterling Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.4) | 8.3 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Public transport | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.3) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.4) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 50 | 949  (+899) |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 307 | – |
| Rank in Madrid | top 38%  (+34%) | bottom 28% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Distance to Malasaña centre | 460 m | 500 m |
| To public transport | 240 m | 250 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 50 m | 40 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 68 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 11  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−3h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Nightly price by month

Hostal Abami IISterling Hotel

          

Oct

-   Hostal Abami II is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
-   Hostal Abami II: €128 a night on average · Sterling Hotel: €210 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Madrid by month](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Hostal Abami II prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-abami-ii-madrid/prices/)

## Location

50 m apart

Hostal Abami II: city centre: 670 m, nearest station Estación de Plaza de España / Noviciado: 240 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Sterling Hotel: city centre: 660 m, nearest station Metro Santo Domingo: 250 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 23 hotels in Malasaña](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/malasana/)

## Weather in Madrid

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

## Hostal Abami II or Sterling Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Hostal Abami II or Sterling Hotel?

Hostal Abami II leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hostal Abami II or Sterling Hotel?

Over the year Hostal Abami II costs about €128 a night on average against €210 at Sterling Hotel, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### How far apart are Hostal Abami II and Sterling Hotel?

The two hotels are 50 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/hostal-abami-ii-madrid-vs-sterling-hotel-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/
