Hostal Foster vs Hotel Abalu
Both are in Madrid, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Centro
Hostal Foster
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Malasaña
Hotel Abalu
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hotel Abalu
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 210 m apart.
Choose Hostal Foster if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Hotel Abalu if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Hostal Foster better than Hotel Abalu?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Hotel Abalu better than Hostal Foster?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.7)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hostal Foster vs Hotel Abalu: which hotel is better? | Hostal Foster | Hotel Abalu |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.1 +0.4 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 8.0 |
| Public transport | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.2 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.1 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 87 | 102 +15 |
| Google rating | 3.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 354 | – |
| Rank in Madrid | top 91% | top 82% +9% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 490 m | 560 m |
| To public transport | 210 m | 230 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 | 9 | 25 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 27 +17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Hammam | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
210 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.
Hotel Abalu: city centre: 560 m, nearest station Estación de Plaza de España / Noviciado: 230 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 VíaTop-rated of 23 hotels in Malasaña
Hostal Foster or Hotel Abalu: common questions
Which is better, Hostal Foster or Hotel Abalu?
Hotel Abalu leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hostal Foster or Hotel Abalu?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Hostal Foster and Hotel Abalu?
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