--- title: "Hostal Elkano vs Mambo Tango Hostel: which hotel is better?" description: "Hostal Elkano or Mambo Tango Hostel in Barcelona? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-elkano-barcelona-vs-mambo-tango-hostel-barcelona/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- # Hostal Elkano vs Mambo Tango Hostel Both are in Barcelona, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Guesthouse · Santa Madrona ## [Hostal Elkano](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-elkano-barcelona/) - **Guest rating:** 7.5 · Good - **Location score:** 9.3 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1556385/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:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1817032/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 450 m apart. ### Choose Hostal Elkano if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 14 / 4) ### Choose Mambo Tango Hostel if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.5) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 14) ### Why is Hostal Elkano better than Mambo Tango Hostel? 1. 340 m closer to public transport (−340 m) 2. More guest reviews (424 vs 185), so the rating is more reliable (×2.3) 3. Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00) (−2h) 4. Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h) ### Why is Mambo Tango Hostel better than Hostal Elkano? 1. Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.5) (+0.9) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Hostal Elkano | Mambo Tango Hostel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.4 (+0.9) | | Location | 9.3 (+0.6) | 8.7 | | Beach access | 2.0 | 3.5 (+1.5) | | Public transport | 10.0 (+1.7) | 8.3 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.4 (+0.8) | | Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.4 (+0.9) | | Number of reviews | 424 (+239) | 185 | | Google rating | – | 4.1/5 | | Google reviews | – | 468 | | Rank in Barcelona | bottom 5% | bottom 43% (+38%) | | Location | | Location score | 9.3 (+0.6) | 8.7 | | Distance to Santa Madrona centre | 320 m | 140 m (−170 m) | | To the beach | 2.4 km | 2.0 km (−450 m) | | To public transport | 120 m (−340 m) | 460 m | | To the airport | 11 km | 11 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 50 m | 100 m | | Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 | | Sights within 1 km | 31 | 34 (+3) | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 14 | 4 | | Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – | | Listed amenities | 6 | 10 (+4) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 13:00 (−2h) | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+1h) | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Beach holidays | – | ✓ | | Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – | | Business trips | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Hostal ElkanoMambo Tango Hostel - Hostal Elkano is cheaper in 10 of 12 months - Hostal Elkano: €103 a night on average · Mambo Tango Hostel: €131 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Barcelona by month](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/barcelona/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Hostal Elkano prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-elkano-barcelona/prices/)[Mambo Tango Hostel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mambo-tango-hostel-barcelona/prices/) ## Location 450 m apart Hostal Elkano: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Selva de Mar: 120 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 11 km, beach: 2.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 31 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 Elkano or Mambo Tango Hostel: common questions ### Which is better, Hostal Elkano or Mambo Tango Hostel? They are evenly matched. Hostal Elkano is stronger in location, public transport; Mambo Tango Hostel is stronger in guest rating, beach access. ### Which is cheaper, Hostal Elkano or Mambo Tango Hostel? Over the year Hostal Elkano costs about €103 a night on average against €131 at Mambo Tango Hostel, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Mambo Tango Hostel is closer: 140 m from the centre, against 320 m for Hostal Elkano. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Mambo Tango Hostel is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; Hostal Elkano is 2.4 km. ### How far apart are Hostal Elkano and Mambo Tango Hostel? The two hotels are 450 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Hostal Elkano vs La Franca Travellers Adults Only](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-elkano-barcelona-vs-la-franca-travellers-adults-only-barcelona/) - [Hostal Elkano vs Hostal Barcelona](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-barcelona-barcelona-vs-hostal-elkano-barcelona/) ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-elkano-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/