Hostal Abami II vs Sterling Hotel
Both are in Madrid, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseMalasaña
Hostal Abami II
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★Malasaña
Sterling Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3)+0.4
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 16:00)−3h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (12 vs 68 rooms)−56
Why is Sterling Hotel better than Hostal Abami II?
- 1More guest reviews (949 vs 50), so the rating is more reliable×19
- 2A 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 vs Sterling Hotel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Hostal Abami IISterling Hotel
- 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
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Hotel prices in Madrid by month
All months
| Month | Hostal Abami II | Sterling Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €115 | €216 |
| December | €134 | €191 |
| January | €123 | €212 |
| February | €112 | €232 |
| March | €135 | €224 |
| April | €145 | €261 |
| May | €179 | – |
| June | €164 | €196 |
| July | €132 | – |
| August | €95 | €146 |
| September | €186 | – |
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.
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.
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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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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