--- title: "Hostal Castilla I. vs Hostal Numancia: which hotel is better?" description: "Hostal Castilla I. or Hostal Numancia in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-castilla-i-madrid-vs-hostal-numancia-madrid/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-23 --- # Hostal Castilla I. vs Hostal Numancia Both are in Madrid, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Guesthouse · Barrio de las Letras ## [Hostal Castilla I.](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-castilla-i-madrid/) - **Guest rating:** 8.2 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.2 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1556162/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Barrio de las Letras ## [Hostal Numancia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-numancia-madrid/) - **Guest rating:** 7.8 · Good - **Location score:** 9.4 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1556888/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 150 m apart. ### Choose Hostal Castilla I. if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.8) ### Why is Hostal Castilla I. better than Hostal Numancia? 1. Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.8) (+0.4) ### Why is Hostal Numancia better than Hostal Castilla I.? 1. More guest reviews (292 vs 97), so the rating is more reliable (×3.0) 2. Offers an airport transfer 3. Earlier check-in (12:30 vs 14:00) (−2h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Hostal Castilla I. | Hostal Numancia | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.2 (+0.4) | 7.8 | | Location | 9.2 | 9.4 | | Facilities | 4.2 | – | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – | | Public transport | 9.0 | 9.7 (+0.7) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.3 (+0.4) | 7.9 | | Guest rating | 8.2 (+0.4) | 7.8 | | Number of reviews | 97 | 292 (+195) | | Google rating | 3.9/5 (+0.8) | 3.1/5 | | Google reviews | 249 | 308 (+59) | | Rank in Madrid | bottom 24% (+18%) | bottom 6% | | Location | | Location score | 9.2 | 9.4 (+0.2) | | Distance to Barrio de las Letras centre | 220 m (−130 m) | 350 m | | To public transport | 330 m | 200 m (−130 m) | | To the airport | 14 km | 14 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 110 m | 100 m | | Shops within 500 m | 26 | 27 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 16 | 12 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 | | Listed amenities | 15 (+6) | 9 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:30 (−2h) | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:30 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía | 800 m | 820 m | | Royal Spanish Academy | 880 m | 1.0 km | | Royal Palace of Madrid | 1.2 km | 1.2 km | | Puerta del Sol | 460 m | 520 m | | National Museum of Archaeology | 1.5 km | 1.7 km | | Temple of Debod | 1.9 km | 1.8 km | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Hostal Numancia prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-numancia-madrid/prices/) ## Location 150 m apart Hostal Castilla I.: city centre: 860 m, nearest station Estación de Tirso de Molina: 330 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Hostal Numancia: city centre: 980 m, nearest station Estación de Tirso de Molina: 200 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 91 hotels in Sol](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/sol/) ## Weather in Madrid [Madrid weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/madrid/madrid/weather) ## Hostal Castilla I. or Hostal Numancia: common questions ### Which is better, Hostal Castilla I. or Hostal Numancia? They are evenly matched. Hostal Castilla I. is stronger in guest rating; Hostal Numancia is stronger in public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Hostal Castilla I. or Hostal Numancia? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Hostal Castilla I. is closer: 220 m from the centre, against 350 m for Hostal Numancia. ### How far apart are Hostal Castilla I. and Hostal Numancia? 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