Life Design vs Mercure Belgrade Excelsior
Both are in Belgrade, 470 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Гаврило Принцип
Life Design
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★Savski Venac
Mercure Belgrade Excelsior
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick Life Design
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 470 m apart.
Choose Life Design if you want
- to walk to the sights (130 m / 590 m)
- free parking
Choose Mercure Belgrade Excelsior if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.7)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2018 / 2013)
Why is Life Design better than Mercure Belgrade Excelsior?
- 1460 m closer to the city centre−460 m
- 2310 m closer to public transport−310 m
- 3Has free parking
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Mercure Belgrade Excelsior better than Life Design?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.7)+1.4
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2013)+5y
- 3Allows pets
- 45 more listed amenities (20 vs 15)+5
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Life Design vs Mercure Belgrade Excelsior: which hotel is better? | Life Design | Mercure Belgrade Excelsior |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.1 +1.4 |
| Location | 9.2 +0.6 | 8.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0 +0.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 +4.5 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 8.5 +1.7 | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.9 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.1 +1.4 |
| Number of reviews | 27 | 31 +4 |
| Rank in Belgrade | bottom 9% | top 24% +67% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 +0.6 | 8.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 130 m −460 m | 590 m |
| To public transport | 430 m −310 m | 740 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 70 m | 20 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 17 +4 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +5 | 35 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 67 | 73 |
| Floors | 6 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2018 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 20 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
470 m apart
Life Design: city centre: 130 m, nearest station Stajalište gradskog prevoza Železnička stanica: 430 m, Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): 12 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Mercure Belgrade Excelsior: city centre: 590 m, nearest station Stajalište gradskog prevoza Železnička stanica: 740 m, Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): 12 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 35 sights within 1 km.
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Life Design or Mercure Belgrade Excelsior: common questions
Which is better, Life Design or Mercure Belgrade Excelsior?
Life Design leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, spa & wellness, public transport. Mercure Belgrade Excelsior is stronger in guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Life Design or Mercure Belgrade Excelsior?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Life Design is closer: 130 m from the centre, against 590 m for Mercure Belgrade Excelsior.
How far apart are Life Design and Mercure Belgrade Excelsior?
The two hotels are 470 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