Hostal Apolo vs Hostal Elkano
Both are in Barcelona, 770 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouseles Hortes de Sant Bertran
Hostal Apolo
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
GuesthouseSanta Madrona
Hostal Elkano
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Hostal Apolo
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 770 m apart.
Choose Hostal Apolo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.5)
Why is Hostal Apolo better than Hostal Elkano?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.5)+1.2
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
Why is Hostal Elkano better than Hostal Apolo?
- 1More guest reviews (424 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable×18
- 2Later 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.
| Hostal Apolo vs Hostal Elkano: which hotel is better? | Hostal Apolo | Hostal Elkano |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +1.2 | 7.5 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 4.6 +2.6 | 2.0 |
| Public transport | 9.7 | 10.0 +0.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +1.0 | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +1.2 | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 24 | 424 +400 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 349 | – |
| Rank in Barcelona | top 39% +56% | bottom 5% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.3 +0.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 1.7 km −770 m | 2.4 km |
| To public transport | 210 m | 120 m −90 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 130 m | 50 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 21 | 30 +9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +9 | 31 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 19 | 14 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 13 +7 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −1h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
770 m apart
Hostal Apolo: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Metro De Barcelona: 210 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 Elkano: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Selva de Mar: 120 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 11 km, beach: 2.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 31 sights within 1 km.
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Hostal Apolo or Hostal Elkano: common questions
Which is better, Hostal Apolo or Hostal Elkano?
Hostal Apolo leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Hostal Elkano is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hostal Apolo or Hostal Elkano?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hostal Apolo is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; Hostal Elkano is 2.4 km.
How far apart are Hostal Apolo and Hostal Elkano?
The two hotels are 770 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