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title: "Hotel Lauria vs Urbis Centre: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Lauria or Urbis Centre in Tarragona? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hotel Lauria vs Urbis Centre

Both are in Tarragona, 480 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · el Serrallo
## [Hotel Lauria](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-lauria-tarragona/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 5 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1594148/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · el Serrallo
## [Urbis Centre](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/urbis-centre-tarragona/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2261821/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Lauria

It leads in 5 of 6 categories. 480 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Lauria if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (200 m / 560 m)
-   breakfast included
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2018 / 2010)

### Choose Urbis Centre if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 8.2)

### Why is Hotel Lauria better than Urbis Centre?

1.  360 m closer to the beach (200 m vs 560 m) (−360 m)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Includes free breakfast
4.  More guest reviews (116 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable (×23)
5.  Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2010) (+8y)
6.  Offers an airport transfer
7.  Allows pets

### Why is Urbis Centre better than Hotel Lauria?

1.  380 m closer to the area centre (−380 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Lauria | Urbis Centre |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Location | 9.3  (+0.3) | 9.0 |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+5.0) | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0  (+3.0) | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.7  (+1.3) | 8.4 |
| Public transport | 8.9  (+0.7) | 8.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.4  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+0.1) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 116  (+111) | 5 |
| Rank in Tarragona | bottom 15% | top 46%  (+39%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3  (+0.3) | 9.0 |
| Distance to el Serrallo centre | 1.3 km | 910 m  (−380 m) |
| To the beach | 200 m  (−360 m) | 560 m |
| To public transport | 350 m  (−130 m) | 480 m |
| To the airport | 8.2 km | 7.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 230 m | 80 m  (−150 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 | 30  (+18) |
| Sights within 1 km | 27 | 27 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 72 | 44 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018  (+8y) | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+7) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

480 m apart

Hotel Lauria: city centre: 400 m, nearest station Estacion Renfe Tarragona: 350 m, Reus Airport (REU): 8.2 km, beach: 200 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 27 sights within 1 km.

Urbis Centre: city centre: 630 m, nearest station Estacion Renfe Tarragona: 480 m, Reus Airport (REU): 7.7 km, beach: 560 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 27 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Tarragona

[Tarragona weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/catalonia/tarragona/weather)

## Hotel Lauria or Urbis Centre: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Lauria or Urbis Centre?

Hotel Lauria leads in 5 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Lauria or Urbis Centre?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Urbis Centre is closer: 910 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Hotel Lauria.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hotel Lauria is 200 m from the nearest beach; Urbis Centre is 560 m.

### How far apart are Hotel Lauria and Urbis Centre?

The two hotels are 480 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-lauria-tarragona-vs-urbis-centre-tarragona/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/