Hotel Carlos V vs TOC Hostel Madrid
Both are in Madrid, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Centro
Hotel Carlos V
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
HostelCentro
TOC Hostel Madrid
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 140 m apart.
Choose TOC Hostel Madrid if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.5)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2014 / 2009)
Why is Hotel Carlos V better than TOC Hostel Madrid?
- 1Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00)−2h
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is TOC Hostel Madrid better than Hotel Carlos V?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.5)+1.5
- 2More guest reviews (3,091 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×281
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2009)+5y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Carlos V vs TOC Hostel Madrid: which hotel is better? | Hotel Carlos V | TOC Hostel Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 9.0 +1.5 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Public transport | 9.8 +0.7 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 9.0 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 9.0 +1.5 |
| Number of reviews | 11 | 3,091 +3,080 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 82% | top 4% +78% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Distance to Centro centre | 240 m | 190 m |
| To public transport | 190 m −130 m | 320 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 67 | 55 |
| Floors | 5 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | 2014 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −2h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
140 m apart
Hotel Carlos V: city centre: 510 m, nearest station Metro Callao: 190 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
TOC Hostel Madrid: city centre: 620 m, nearest station Estación de Ópera: 320 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 Carlos V or TOC Hostel Madrid: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Carlos V or TOC Hostel Madrid?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Carlos V is stronger in public transport; TOC Hostel Madrid is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Carlos V or TOC Hostel Madrid?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Hotel Carlos V and TOC Hostel Madrid?
The two hotels are 140 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