Hostal Elkano vs Mambo Tango Hostel
Both are in Barcelona, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSanta Madrona
Hostal Elkano
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
HostelSanta Madrona
Mambo Tango Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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?
- 1340 m closer to public transport−340 m
- 2More guest reviews (424 vs 185), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00)−2h
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Mambo Tango Hostel better than Hostal Elkano?
- 1Higher 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 vs Mambo Tango Hostel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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
All months
| Month | Hostal Elkano | Mambo Tango Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €68 | €95 |
| December | €47 | €79 |
| January | €53 | €82 |
| February | €92 | €88 |
| March | €126 | €118 |
| April | €99 | €128 |
| May | €139 | €153 |
| June | €134 | €178 |
| July | €126 | €156 |
| August | €123 | €145 |
| September | €119 | €194 |
| October | €115 | €160 |
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 monthMambo Tango Hostel prices by month
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.
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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.
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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