Hotel Abalu vs Pensión Estrella
Both are in Madrid, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Malasaña
Hotel Abalu
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Guesthouse★★Centro
Pensión Estrella
- Guest rating
- 6.1 Okay
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hotel Abalu
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 210 m apart.
Choose Hotel Abalu if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 6.1)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 25 / 10)
Choose Pensión Estrella if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 25)
Why is Hotel Abalu better than Pensión Estrella?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 6.1)+2.0
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Pensión Estrella better than Hotel Abalu?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Abalu vs Pensión Estrella: which hotel is better? | Hotel Abalu | Pensión Estrella |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 +2.0 | 6.1 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +1.7 | 6.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 +2.0 | 6.1 |
| Number of reviews | 102 | 152 +50 |
| Google rating | – | 2.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 364 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 82% +18% | top 100% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 560 m | 500 m |
| To public transport | 230 m | 210 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 | 25 | 10 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2018 +2y |
| Listed amenities | 27 +22 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Hammam | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
210 m apart
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.
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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Hotel Abalu or Pensión Estrella: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Abalu or Pensión Estrella?
Hotel Abalu leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Abalu or Pensión Estrella?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Hotel Abalu and Pensión Estrella?
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