Hotel Royal vs Scandic Aarhus City
Both are in Aarhus, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Latin Quarter
Hotel Royal
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★★Midtbyen
Scandic Aarhus City
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 450 m apart.
Choose Hotel Royal if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.6)
Choose Scandic Aarhus City if you want
- a spa and wellness
Why is Hotel Royal better than Scandic Aarhus City?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.6)+0.8
- 24 more listed amenities (16 vs 12)+4
Why is Scandic Aarhus City better than Hotel Royal?
- 1Has a spa
- 2More guest reviews (142 vs 56), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 35 more sights within 1 km+5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Royal vs Scandic Aarhus City: which hotel is better? | Hotel Royal | Scandic Aarhus City |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.8 | 8.6 |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +0.8 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 4.5 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 2.6 +1.5 | 1.1 |
| Public transport | 8.2 | 8.7 +0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.8 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 56 | 142 +86 |
| Rank in Aarhus | top 8% +38% | top 46% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 430 m | 100 m −330 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km −450 m | 2.7 km |
| To public transport | 480 m | 390 m −80 m |
| To the airport | 30 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 160 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 10 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 15 +5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1901 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 +4 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
450 m apart
Hotel Royal: city centre: 430 m, nearest station Nørreport Station Aarhus: 480 m, Aarhus Airport (AAR): 30 km, beach: 2.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
Scandic Aarhus City: city centre: 100 m, nearest station Banegårdspladsen 2: 390 m, Aarhus Airport (AAR): 31 km, beach: 2.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Royal or Scandic Aarhus City: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Royal or Scandic Aarhus City?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Royal is stronger in guest rating, facilities, beach access; Scandic Aarhus City is stronger in location, spa & wellness, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Royal or Scandic Aarhus City?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Scandic Aarhus City is closer: 100 m from the centre, against 430 m for Hotel Royal.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Royal is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; Scandic Aarhus City is 2.7 km.
How far apart are Hotel Royal and Scandic Aarhus City?
The two hotels are 450 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