Hostal Excelsior vs Pensión Estrella
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
- 2 of 3
Guesthouse★★Centro
Pensión Estrella
- Guest rating
- 6.1 Okay
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hostal Excelsior
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 120 m apart.
Choose Hostal Excelsior if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Pensión Estrella if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Hostal Excelsior better than Pensión Estrella?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.3 vs 6.1)+1.2
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00)−3h
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Pensión Estrella better than Hostal Excelsior?
- 1More guest reviews (152 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable×6.1
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hostal Excelsior vs Pensión Estrella: which hotel is better? | Hostal Excelsior | Pensión Estrella |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.3 +1.2 | 6.1 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.3 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 +1.4 | 6.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.3 +1.2 | 6.1 |
| Number of reviews | 25 | 152 +127 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 +1.3 | 2.6/5 |
| Google reviews | 323 | 364 +41 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 91% +9% | top 100% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Distance to Centro centre | 400 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 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 11 +6 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −3h | 15:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
120 m apart
Hostal Excelsior or Pensión Estrella: common questions
Which is better, Hostal Excelsior or Pensión Estrella?
Hostal Excelsior leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hostal Excelsior or Pensión Estrella?
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How far apart are Hostal Excelsior and Pensión Estrella?
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