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title: "Petit Hostel Palacio Real vs TOC Hostel Madrid | StayVersus"
description: "Pick TOC Hostel Madrid. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Petit Hostel Palacio Real or TOC Hostel Madrid in Madrid? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Petit Hostel Palacio Real vs TOC Hostel Madrid

Both are in Madrid, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Centro
## [Petit Hostel Palacio Real](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/petit-hostel-palacio-real-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

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Hostel · Centro
## [TOC Hostel Madrid](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/toc-hostel-madrid-madrid/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2233436/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick TOC Hostel Madrid

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Petit Hostel Palacio Real if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Choose TOC Hostel Madrid if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Petit Hostel Palacio Real better than TOC Hostel Madrid?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2014) (+9y)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is TOC Hostel Madrid better than Petit Hostel Palacio Real?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6) (+0.4)
2.  870 m closer to the area centre (−870 m)
3.  More guest reviews (3,091 vs 568), so the rating is more reliable (×5.4)
4.  90 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+90)
5.  More 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 | TOC Hostel Madrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Location | 8.8 | 9.3  (+0.5) |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+0.9) | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 568 | 3,091  (+2,523) |
| Rank in Madrid | top 33% | top 4%  (+29%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.8 | 9.3  (+0.5) |
| Distance to Centro centre | 1.1 km | 190 m  (−870 m) |
| To public transport | 150 m  (−170 m) | 320 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 60 | 150  (+90) |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | – | 55 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| 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  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.2 km apart

## Petit Hostel Palacio Real or TOC Hostel Madrid: common questions

### Which is better, Petit Hostel Palacio Real or TOC Hostel Madrid?

TOC Hostel 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 TOC Hostel Madrid?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

TOC Hostel Madrid is closer: 190 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Petit Hostel Palacio Real.

### How far apart are Petit Hostel Palacio Real and TOC Hostel Madrid?

The two hotels are 1.2 km 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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