Petit Hostel Palacio Real vs The Hat Madrid
Both are in Madrid, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Petit Hostel Palacio Real
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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The Hat Madrid
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Hat Madrid
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Petit Hostel Palacio Real if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2014)
Choose The Hat Madrid if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.6)
- to walk to the sights (950 m / 1.7 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 60)
Why is Petit Hostel Palacio Real better than The Hat Madrid?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2014)+9y
Why is The Hat Madrid better than Petit Hostel Palacio Real?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.6)+0.6
- 2730 m closer to the city centre−730 m
- 3More guest reviews (1,185 vs 568), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
- 490 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+90
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 100 vs 87)+13
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Petit Hostel Palacio Real vs The Hat Madrid: which hotel is better? | Petit Hostel Palacio Real | The Hat Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.2 +0.6 |
| Location | 8.8 | 9.2 +0.4 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.8 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.2 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.2 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 568 | 1,185 +617 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 33% | top 1% +32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.8 | 9.2 +0.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km | 950 m −730 m |
| To public transport | 150 m −140 m | 290 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 60 | 150 +90 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | – | 42 |
| Floors | – | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +9y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 10 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.3 km apart
Petit Hostel Palacio Real: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Estacion Del Norte: 150 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 15 km, 60 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
The Hat Madrid: city centre: 950 m, nearest station Metro Tirso de Molina: 290 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Petit Hostel Palacio Real or The Hat Madrid: common questions
Which is better, Petit Hostel Palacio Real or The Hat Madrid?
The Hat Madrid leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Petit Hostel Palacio Real is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Petit Hostel Palacio Real or The Hat Madrid?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Hat Madrid is closer: 950 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Petit Hostel Palacio Real.
How far apart are Petit Hostel Palacio Real and The Hat Madrid?
The two hotels are 1.3 km 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