--- title: "Hostal Foster vs Pensión Estrella: which hotel is better?" description: "Hostal Foster or Pensión Estrella in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-foster-madrid-vs-pension-estrella-madrid/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-31 --- # Hostal Foster vs Pensión Estrella Both are in Madrid, 10 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Guesthouse · Centro ## [Hostal Foster](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-foster-madrid/) - **Guest rating:** 7.7 · Good - **Location score:** 9.5 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1556439/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Centro ## [Pensión Estrella](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pension-estrella-madrid/) - **Guest rating:** 6.1 · Okay - **Location score:** 9.5 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1950637/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 10 m apart. ### Choose Hostal Foster if you want - the more consistently praised stay (7.7 / 6.1) ### Why is Hostal Foster better than Pensión Estrella? 1. Higher guest rating (7.7 vs 6.1) (+1.6) 2. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ### Why is Pensión Estrella better than Hostal Foster? No clear advantages in our data. ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Hostal Foster | Pensión Estrella | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.7 (+1.6) | 6.1 | | Location | 9.5 | 9.5 | | Public transport | 9.7 | 9.7 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.9 (+1.4) | 6.5 | | Guest rating | 7.7 (+1.6) | 6.1 | | Number of reviews | 87 | 152 (+65) | | Google rating | 3.5/5 (+0.9) | 2.6/5 | | Google reviews | 354 | 364 (+10) | | Rank in Madrid | bottom 6% (+6%) | bottom 1% | | Location | | Location score | 9.5 | 9.5 | | Distance to Centro centre | 520 m | 520 m | | To public transport | 210 m | 210 m | | To the airport | 14 km | 14 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 180 m | 190 m | | Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 9 | 10 | | Floors | – | 3 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 | | Listed amenities | 10 (+5) | 5 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 (−1h) | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | 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. [Pensión Estrella prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pension-estrella-madrid/prices/) ## Location 10 m apart Hostal Foster: city centre: 490 m, nearest station Metro Callao: 210 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Pensión Estrella: city centre: 500 m, nearest station Metro Callao: 210 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 87 hotels in Gran Vía](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/gran-via/) ## Weather in Madrid [Madrid weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/madrid/madrid/weather) ## Hostal Foster or Pensión Estrella: common questions ### Which is better, Hostal Foster or Pensión Estrella? Hostal Foster leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Hostal Foster or Pensión Estrella? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Hostal Foster and Pensión Estrella? The two hotels are 10 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Hostal Foster vs Hostal Santo Domingo](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-foster-madrid-vs-hostal-santo-domingo-madrid/) - [Hostal Foster vs Hostal Excelsior](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-excelsior-madrid-vs-hostal-foster-madrid/) - [Hostal Foster vs Hostal Abami II](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-abami-ii-madrid-vs-hostal-foster-madrid/) - [Pensión Estrella vs Hostal Santo Domingo](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-santo-domingo-madrid-vs-pension-estrella-madrid/) - [Pensión Estrella vs Hostal Excelsior](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-excelsior-madrid-vs-pension-estrella-madrid/) - [Pensión Estrella vs Hostal Abami II](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-abami-ii-madrid-vs-pension-estrella-madrid/) ## 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-foster-madrid-vs-pension-estrella-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/