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title: "Hostal Luz vs Select Sol: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Hostal Luz or Select Sol in Madrid? Compare guest ratings…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-luz-madrid-vs-select-sol-madrid/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-12
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# Hostal Luz vs Select Sol

Both are in Madrid, 30 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★ · Centro
## [Hostal Luz](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostal-luz-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1556743/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★★ · Centro
## [Select Sol](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/select-sol-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2072641/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 30 m apart.

### Why is Hostal Luz better than Select Sol?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is Select Sol better than Hostal Luz?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (238 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable (×13)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hostal Luz | Select Sol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.1) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.2) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 18 | 238  (+220) |
| Rank in Madrid | top 53%  (+15%) | top 68% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Distance to Centro centre | 70 m | 70 m |
| To public transport | 120 m | 90 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 24 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12  (+7) | 5 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/select-sol-madrid-vs-hostal-luz-madrid/)

## Location

30 m apart

## Hostal Luz or Select Sol: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Hostal Luz or Select Sol?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Hostal Luz and Select Sol?

The two hotels are 30 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [Select Sol vs Francisco I Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/francisco-i-hotel-madrid-vs-select-sol-madrid/)
-   [Select Sol vs Hostal Met Madrid](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-met-madrid-madrid-vs-select-sol-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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostal-luz-madrid-vs-select-sol-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/