Hotel Alexander vs FiveHostel
Both are in Krakow, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Old Town
Hotel Alexander
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostel★★★Old Town
FiveHostel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick FiveHostel
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 160 m apart.
Choose Hotel Alexander if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Hotel Alexander better than FiveHostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6)+0.5
- 2More guest reviews (183 vs 35), so the rating is more reliable×5.2
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is FiveHostel better than Hotel Alexander?
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 Alexander vs FiveHostel: which hotel is better? | Hotel Alexander | FiveHostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.5 +0.3 |
| Beach access | 1.7 | 2.1 +0.4 |
| Public transport | 8.9 | 9.7 +0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.4 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 183 +148 | 35 |
| Google rating | – | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 74 |
| Rank in Krakow | top 12% +56% | top 68% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.5 +0.3 |
| Distance to Old Town centre | 330 m | 200 m −130 m |
| To the beach | 2.5 km | 2.4 km −110 m |
| To public transport | 360 m | 210 m −150 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 1 |
| Listed amenities | – | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
160 m apart
Hotel Alexander or FiveHostel: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Alexander or FiveHostel?
FiveHostel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Hotel Alexander is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Alexander or FiveHostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
FiveHostel is closer: 200 m from the centre, against 330 m for Hotel Alexander.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
FiveHostel is 2.4 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Alexander is 2.5 km.
How far apart are Hotel Alexander and FiveHostel?
The two hotels are 160 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