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title: "Hostal Castilla I. vs Hostal Zabala: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hostal Castilla I. or Hostal Zabala 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-zabala-madrid/
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# Hostal Castilla I. vs Hostal Zabala

Both are in Madrid, 130 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:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1556162/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Barrio de las Letras
## [Hostal Zabala](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-zabala-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1557360/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart.

### Choose Hostal Castilla I. if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 16 / 7)

### Choose Hostal Zabala if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 8.2)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 16)

### Why is Hostal Castilla I. better than Hostal Zabala?

1.  More guest reviews (97 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×5.1)

### Why is Hostal Zabala better than Hostal Castilla I.?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.2) (+0.2)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 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 Zabala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.0 | 9.6  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.4  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.4  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 97  (+78) | 19 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5  (+0.1) | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | 249  (+37) | 212 |
| Rank in Madrid | bottom 24% | bottom 37%  (+13%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Distance to Barrio de las Letras centre | 220 m | 330 m |
| To public transport | 330 m | 230 m  (−100 m) |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m | 70 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 26 | 26 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 16 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+10) | 5 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−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 | ✓ | – |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía | 800 m | 800 m |
| Royal Spanish Academy | 880 m | 980 m |
| Royal Palace of Madrid | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| Puerta del Sol | 460 m | 520 m |
| National Museum of Archaeology | 1.5 km | 1.6 km |
| Temple of Debod | 1.9 km | 1.9 km |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Location

130 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 Zabala: city centre: 970 m, nearest station Estación de Tirso de Molina: 230 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

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## Hostal Castilla I. or Hostal Zabala: common questions

### Which is better, Hostal Castilla I. or Hostal Zabala?

Hostal Zabala leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hostal Castilla I. or Hostal Zabala?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Hostal Castilla I. and Hostal Zabala?

The two hotels are 130 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-castilla-i-madrid-vs-hostal-zabala-madrid/. 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/