Hostal Rio de Castro vs Mambo Tango Hostel
Both are in Barcelona, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSanta Madrona
Hostal Rio de Castro
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
HostelSanta Madrona
Mambo Tango Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Hostal Rio de Castro
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 410 m apart.
Choose Hostal Rio de Castro if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 12 / 4)
Choose Mambo Tango Hostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 12)
Why is Hostal Rio de Castro better than Mambo Tango Hostel?
- 1260 m closer to public transport−260 m
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00)−2h
Why is Mambo Tango Hostel better than Hostal Rio de Castro?
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 Rio de Castro vs Mambo Tango Hostel: which hotel is better? | Hostal Rio de Castro | Mambo Tango Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Location | 9.1 +0.4 | 8.7 |
| Beach access | 2.1 | 3.5 +1.4 |
| Public transport | 9.7 +1.4 | 8.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.4 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.4 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 125 | 185 +60 |
| Google rating | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5 +0.3 |
| Google reviews | 324 | 468 +144 |
| Rank in Barcelona | bottom 38% | bottom 43% +5% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 +0.4 | 8.7 |
| Distance to Santa Madrona centre | 270 m | 140 m −130 m |
| To the beach | 2.4 km | 2.0 km −410 m |
| To public transport | 210 m −260 m | 460 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m | 100 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 33 | 34 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 12 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −2h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Hostal Rio de CastroMambo Tango Hostel
- Hostal Rio de Castro is cheaper in 7 of 11 months
- Hostal Rio de Castro: €129 a night on average · Mambo Tango Hostel: €135 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Barcelona by month
All months
| Month | Hostal Rio de Castro | Mambo Tango Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €77 | €79 |
| January | €56 | €82 |
| February | €113 | €88 |
| March | €163 | €118 |
| April | €142 | €128 |
| May | €148 | €153 |
| June | €169 | €178 |
| July | €140 | €156 |
| August | €136 | €145 |
| September | €140 | €194 |
| October | €140 | €160 |
| November | – | €95 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Hostal Rio de Castro prices by monthMambo Tango Hostel prices by month
Location
410 m apart
Hostal Rio de Castro: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Selva de Mar: 210 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 11 km, beach: 2.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 33 sights within 1 km.
Mambo Tango Hostel: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Selva de Mar: 460 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 11 km, beach: 2.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 34 sights within 1 km.
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Hostal Rio de Castro or Mambo Tango Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Hostal Rio de Castro or Mambo Tango Hostel?
Hostal Rio de Castro leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Mambo Tango Hostel is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hostal Rio de Castro or Mambo Tango Hostel?
Over the year Hostal Rio de Castro costs about €129 a night on average against €135 at Mambo Tango Hostel, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mambo Tango Hostel is closer: 140 m from the centre, against 270 m for Hostal Rio de Castro.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Mambo Tango Hostel is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; Hostal Rio de Castro is 2.4 km.
How far apart are Hostal Rio de Castro and Mambo Tango Hostel?
The two hotels are 410 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