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title: "Hostal Barcelona vs Mambo Tango Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hostal Barcelona or Mambo Tango Hostel in Barcelona? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-barcelona-barcelona-vs-mambo-tango-hostel-barcelona/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Hostal Barcelona vs Mambo Tango Hostel

Both are in Barcelona, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Santa Madrona
## [Hostal Barcelona](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-barcelona-barcelona/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1555994/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Santa Madrona
## [Mambo Tango Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mambo-tango-hostel-barcelona/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1817032/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 140 m apart.

### Choose Hostal Barcelona if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 57 / 4)

### Choose Mambo Tango Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.4)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 57)

### Why is Hostal Barcelona better than Mambo Tango Hostel?

1.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00) (−2h)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (57 vs 4 rooms) (×14.3)

### Why is Mambo Tango Hostel better than Hostal Barcelona?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.4) (+1.0)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (4 vs 57 rooms) (−53)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hostal Barcelona | Mambo Tango Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.4  (+1.0) |
| 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 | 8.4  (+1.0) |
| Number of reviews | 315  (+130) | 185 |
| Google rating | – | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 468 |
| Rank in Barcelona | bottom 3% | bottom 43%  (+40%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Distance to Santa Madrona centre | 250 m | 140 m |
| To the beach | 1.9 km  (−80 m) | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 470 m | 460 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 20 m | 100 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 25 | 30  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 33 | 34 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 57 | 4 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 10  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−2h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Mambo Tango Hostel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mambo-tango-hostel-barcelona/prices/)

## Location

140 m apart

Hostal Barcelona: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Metro De Barcelona: 470 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 11 km, beach: 1.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 33 sights within 1 km.

Mambo Tango Hostel: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Selva de Mar: 460 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 11 km, beach: 2.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 34 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Barcelona

[Barcelona weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/catalonia/barcelona/weather)

## Hostal Barcelona or Mambo Tango Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Hostal Barcelona or Mambo Tango Hostel?

Mambo Tango Hostel leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hostal Barcelona or Mambo Tango 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 Barcelona is 1.9 km from the nearest beach; Mambo Tango Hostel is 2.0 km.

### How far apart are Hostal Barcelona and Mambo Tango Hostel?

The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-barcelona-barcelona-vs-mambo-tango-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/