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title: "Marco Polo Hotel vs sakura hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Marco Polo Hotel or sakura hostel in Dubai? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/marco-polo-hotel-dubai-vs-sakura-hostel-dubai/
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retrieved: 2026-11-03
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# Marco Polo Hotel vs sakura hostel

Both are in Dubai, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Deira
## [Marco Polo Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/marco-polo-hotel-dubai/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1823733/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Deira
## [sakura hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sakura-hostel-dubai/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2053843/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart.

### Choose Marco Polo Hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 126 / 1)

### Choose sakura hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.7 / 7.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 126)

### Why is Marco Polo Hotel better than sakura hostel?

1.  More guest reviews (8,645 vs 59), so the rating is more reliable (×147)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (126 vs 1 rooms) (×126.0)

### Why is sakura hostel better than Marco Polo Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.7 vs 7.5) (+0.2)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 126 rooms) (−125)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Marco Polo Hotel | sakura hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Location | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | – |
| Public transport | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 7.7  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 7.7  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 8,645  (+8,586) | 59 |
| Rank in Dubai | bottom 25% | bottom 34%  (+9%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.1 | 4.3  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Deira centre | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 740 m | 710 m |
| To the airport | 5.9 km | 5.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 83 | 104  (+21) |
| To the nearest food shop | 230 m | 250 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 | 17  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 126 | 1 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Marco Polo Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/marco-polo-hotel-dubai/prices/)

## Location

110 m apart

Marco Polo Hotel: city centre: 12 km, nearest station Union Diera Metro Station: 740 m, Dubai International Airport (DXB): 5.9 km, 83 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

sakura hostel: city centre: 12 km, nearest station Union Diera Metro Station: 710 m, Dubai International Airport (DXB): 5.8 km, 104 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 209 hotels in Deira](https://stayversus.com/en/united-arab-emirates/dubai/area/deira/)

## Weather in Dubai

[Dubai weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai/weather)

## Marco Polo Hotel or sakura hostel: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Marco Polo Hotel or sakura hostel?

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

### How far apart are Marco Polo Hotel and sakura hostel?

The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/marco-polo-hotel-dubai-vs-sakura-hostel-dubai/. 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/