Hostal Barcelona vs Charming Parallel
Both are in Barcelona, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Santa Madrona
Hostal Barcelona
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
ApartmentSanta Madrona
Charming Parallel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Charming Parallel
It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 140 m apart.
Choose Hostal Barcelona if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Charming Parallel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Hostal Barcelona better than Charming Parallel?
- 1More guest reviews (315 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×53
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (57 vs 1 rooms)×57.0
Why is Charming Parallel better than Hostal Barcelona?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.4)+1.1
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 57 rooms)−56
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hostal Barcelona vs Charming Parallel: which hotel is better? | Hostal Barcelona | Charming Parallel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.5 +1.1 |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Beach access | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Public transport | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.4 +0.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.5 +1.1 |
| Number of reviews | 315 +309 | 6 |
| Rank in Barcelona | top 97% | top 50% +47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Distance to Santa Madrona centre | 250 m | 150 m |
| To the beach | 1.9 km −70 m | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 470 m | 460 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 33 | 36 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 57 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 11 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
140 m apart
Hostal Barcelona or Charming Parallel: common questions
Which is better, Hostal Barcelona or Charming Parallel?
Charming Parallel leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hostal Barcelona or Charming Parallel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hostal Barcelona is 1.9 km from the nearest beach; Charming Parallel is 2.0 km.
How far apart are Hostal Barcelona and Charming Parallel?
The two hotels are 140 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