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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.

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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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TOC Hostel Madrid

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
9.3
Score by category
2 of 3
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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. 1Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2014)+9y
  2. 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h

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

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
  2. 2870 m closer to the area centre−870 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (3,091 vs 568), so the rating is more reliable×5.4
  4. 490 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+90
  5. 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 TOC Hostel Madrid: which hotel is better?
Petit Hostel Palacio Real vs TOC Hostel Madrid: which hotel is better?Petit Hostel Palacio RealTOC 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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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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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