--- title: "Hostal Argo vs Martinval Hostel: which hotel is better?" description: "Hostal Argo or Martinval Hostel in Barcelona? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-argo-barcelona-vs-martinval-hostel-barcelona/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-06 --- # Hostal Argo vs Martinval Hostel Both are in Barcelona, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Guesthouse · l'Eixample ## [Hostal Argo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-argo-barcelona/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.1 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1555942/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · l'Eixample ## [Martinval Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/martinval-hostel-barcelona/) - **Guest rating:** 8.4 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.1 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1826923/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart. ### Why is Hostal Argo better than Martinval Hostel? No clear advantages in our data. ### Why is Martinval Hostel better than Hostal Argo? 1. More guest reviews (383 vs 66), so the rating is more reliable (×5.8) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Hostal Argo | Martinval Hostel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.4 | | Location | 9.1 | 9.1 | | Beach access | 1.1 (+0.4) | 0.7 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.5 (+0.1) | 8.4 | | Guest rating | 8.6 (+0.2) | 8.4 | | Number of reviews | 66 | 383 (+317) | | Rank in Barcelona | top 39% (+18%) | bottom 43% | | Location | | Location score | 9.1 | 9.1 | | Distance to l'Eixample centre | 440 m | 380 m | | To the beach | 2.7 km (−100 m) | 2.8 km | | To the airport | 13 km | 13 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 80 m | 90 m | | Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 | | Sights within 1 km | 34 | 35 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 13 | 10 | | Floors | 2 | – | | Listed amenities | 6 | 8 (+2) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 11:30 | 11:30 | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | In-room safe | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Location 110 m apart Hostal Argo: city centre: 790 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 13 km, beach: 2.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 34 sights within 1 km. Martinval Hostel: city centre: 810 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 13 km, beach: 2.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 35 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 203 hotels in Eixample](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/barcelona/area/eixample/) ## Weather in Barcelona [Barcelona weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/catalonia/barcelona/weather) ## Hostal Argo or Martinval Hostel: common questions ### Which is better, Hostal Argo or Martinval Hostel? Hostal Argo leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access. ### Which is cheaper, Hostal Argo or Martinval Hostel? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Hostal Argo is 2.7 km from the nearest beach; Martinval Hostel is 2.8 km. ### How far apart are Hostal Argo and Martinval Hostel? The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Martinval Hostel vs Hostal Felipe 2](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-felipe-2-barcelona-vs-martinval-hostel-barcelona/) ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-argo-barcelona-vs-martinval-hostel-barcelona/. 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/