Arc La Rambla vs Hostal Nilo
Both are in Barcelona, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★la Mercè
Arc La Rambla
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostella Mercè
Hostal Nilo
- Guest rating
- 6.7 Okay
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 210 m apart.
Choose Arc La Rambla if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 6.7)
Choose Hostal Nilo if you want
- to be closer to the beach (1.0 km / 1.3 km)
Why is Arc La Rambla better than Hostal Nilo?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 6.7)+1.9
- 2More guest reviews (213 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable×14
Why is Hostal Nilo better than Arc La Rambla?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Arc La Rambla vs Hostal Nilo: which hotel is better? | Arc La Rambla | Hostal Nilo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.9 | 6.7 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 6.0 | 6.7 +0.7 |
| Public transport | 9.9 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.8 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.9 | 6.7 |
| Number of reviews | 213 +198 | 15 |
| Rank in Barcelona | top 36% +55% | top 91% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Distance to la Mercè centre | 320 m | 200 m |
| To the beach | 1.3 km | 1.0 km −210 m |
| To public transport | 170 m | 200 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 110 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 28 +11 | 17 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 55 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Listed amenities | 13 +5 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 13:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
210 m apart
Arc La Rambla: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 170 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hostal Nilo: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 200 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Arc La Rambla or Hostal Nilo: common questions
Which is better, Arc La Rambla or Hostal Nilo?
They are evenly matched. Arc La Rambla is stronger in guest rating; Hostal Nilo is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Arc La Rambla or Hostal Nilo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hostal Nilo is 1.0 km from the nearest beach; Arc La Rambla is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Arc La Rambla and Hostal Nilo?
The two hotels are 210 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