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title: "Hotel Cristal vs Zodiacus Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Cristal or Zodiacus Residence in Bari? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hotel Cristal vs Zodiacus Residence

Both are in Bari, 720 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Libertà
## [Hotel Cristal](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-cristal-bari/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1574434/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Murat
## [Zodiacus Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/zodiacus-residence-bari/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2399307/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Zodiacus Residence

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 720 m apart.

### Choose Zodiacus Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.6)
-   to walk to the sights (140 m / 710 m)

### Why is Hotel Cristal better than Zodiacus Residence?

1.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00) (−2h)

### Why is Zodiacus Residence better than Hotel Cristal?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.6) (+0.9)
2.  560 m closer to the city centre (−560 m)
3.  9 more sights within 1 km (+9)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Cristal | Zodiacus Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.5  (+0.9) |
| Location | 8.4 | 9.3  (+0.9) |
| Beach access | 1.5 | 3.7  (+2.2) |
| Public transport | 8.9 | 9.5  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.3  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.5  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 23  (+9) | 14 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 288 |
| Rank in Bari | bottom 15% | top 45%  (+40%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.4 | 9.3  (+0.9) |
| Distance to the centre | 710 m | 140 m  (−560 m) |
| To the beach | 2.6 km | 1.9 km  (−630 m) |
| To public transport | 350 m | 240 m  (−120 m) |
| To the airport | 8.6 km | 9.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 130 | 150  (+20) |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m | 90 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 20 | 30  (+10) |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 17  (+9) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−2h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

720 m apart

Hotel Cristal: city centre: 710 m, nearest station Stazione di Quintino Sella: 350 m, Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI): 8.6 km, beach: 2.6 km, 130 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.

Zodiacus Residence: city centre: 140 m, nearest station Stazione Ferrovie Bari Nord: 240 m, Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI): 9.2 km, beach: 1.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bari

[Bari weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/apulia/bari/weather)

## Hotel Cristal or Zodiacus Residence: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Cristal or Zodiacus Residence?

Zodiacus Residence leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Cristal or Zodiacus Residence?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Zodiacus Residence is closer: 140 m from the centre, against 710 m for Hotel Cristal.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Zodiacus Residence is 1.9 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Cristal is 2.6 km.

### How far apart are Hotel Cristal and Zodiacus Residence?

The two hotels are 720 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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