Astra Hostel vs Maldron Hotel Smithfield
Both are in Dublin, 400 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★The Liberties
Astra Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★Stoneybatter
Maldron Hotel Smithfield
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Astra Hostel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 400 m apart.
Choose Maldron Hotel Smithfield if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Astra Hostel better than Maldron Hotel Smithfield?
- 1250 m closer to the beach (4.4 km vs 4.6 km)−250 m
- 2250 m closer to public transport−250 m
- 3More guest reviews (159 vs 42), so the rating is more reliable×3.8
- 432 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+32
- 59 more sights within 1 km+9
Why is Maldron Hotel Smithfield better than Astra Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.3)+1.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Astra Hostel vs Maldron Hotel Smithfield: which hotel is better? | Astra Hostel | Maldron Hotel Smithfield |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 8.6 +1.3 |
| Location | 9.0 +1.0 | 8.0 |
| Facilities | – | 2.5 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 8.8 +1.3 | 7.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.6 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 8.6 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 159 +117 | 42 |
| Rank in Dublin | top 99% | top 55% +44% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.0 +1.0 | 8.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km −210 m | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 370 m −250 m | 620 m |
| To the airport | 9.2 km | 8.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 110 +32 | 78 |
| Sights within 1 km | 25 +9 | 16 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 4 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
400 m apart
Astra Hostel or Maldron Hotel Smithfield: common questions
Which is better, Astra Hostel or Maldron Hotel Smithfield?
Astra Hostel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Maldron Hotel Smithfield is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Astra Hostel or Maldron Hotel Smithfield?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Astra Hostel is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for Maldron Hotel Smithfield.
How far apart are Astra Hostel and Maldron Hotel Smithfield?
The two hotels are 400 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