Hostal Ballesta vs Zel Madrid
Both are in Madrid, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Chueca
Hostal Ballesta
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Chueca
Zel Madrid
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Zel Madrid
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 190 m apart.
Choose Hostal Ballesta if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Zel Madrid if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Hostal Ballesta better than Zel Madrid?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2009 vs 2000)+9y
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (35 vs 175 rooms)−140
Why is Zel Madrid better than Hostal Ballesta?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (175 vs 35 rooms)×5.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hostal Ballesta vs Zel Madrid: which hotel is better? | Hostal Ballesta | Zel Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9 +0.4 |
| Public transport | 9.6 | 10.0 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.2 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.2 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 146 | 192 +46 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 48% +20% | top 68% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.9 +0.4 |
| Distance to Chueca centre | 380 m | 390 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 35 | 175 |
| Floors | 5 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 +9y | 2000 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
190 m apart
Hostal Ballesta: city centre: 280 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Zel Madrid: city centre: 200 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hostal Ballesta or Zel Madrid: common questions
Which is better, Hostal Ballesta or Zel Madrid?
Zel Madrid leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hostal Ballesta or Zel Madrid?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Hostal Ballesta and Zel Madrid?
The two hotels are 190 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