Hostal Barcelona vs Mambo Tango Hostel
Both are in Barcelona, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSanta Madrona
Hostal Barcelona
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
HostelSanta Madrona
Mambo Tango Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00)−2h
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (57 vs 4 rooms)×14.3
Why is Mambo Tango Hostel better than Hostal Barcelona?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.4)+1.0
- 2A 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 vs Mambo Tango Hostel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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