Hostal Excelsior vs Hostal Foster
Both are in Madrid, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Centro
Hostal Excelsior
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Guesthouse★★Centro
Hostal Foster
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 120 m apart.
Choose Hostal Excelsior if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Hostal Foster if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Hostal Excelsior better than Hostal Foster?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Hostal Foster better than Hostal Excelsior?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.7 vs 7.3)+0.4
- 2More guest reviews (87 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable×3.5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hostal Excelsior vs Hostal Foster: which hotel is better? | Hostal Excelsior | Hostal Foster |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.7 +0.4 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.3 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.7 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 25 | 87 +62 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 +0.4 | 3.5/5 |
| Google reviews | 323 | 354 +31 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 91% | top 91% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Distance to Centro centre | 400 m −120 m | 520 m |
| To public transport | 120 m −90 m | 210 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 35 | 9 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
120 m apart
Hostal Excelsior or Hostal Foster: common questions
Which is better, Hostal Excelsior or Hostal Foster?
They are evenly matched. Hostal Excelsior is stronger in public transport; Hostal Foster is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hostal Excelsior or Hostal Foster?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hostal Excelsior is closer: 400 m from the centre, against 520 m for Hostal Foster.
How far apart are Hostal Excelsior and Hostal Foster?
The two hotels are 120 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