Hostal Foster vs Pensión Estrella
Both are in Madrid, 10 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Hostal Foster
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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Pensión Estrella
- Guest rating
- 6.1 Okay
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.7 vs 6.1)+1.6
- 2Earlier 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 vs Pensión Estrella: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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?
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How far apart are Hostal Foster and Pensión Estrella?
The two hotels are 10 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