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title: "PJs Hostel vs Stee in Stad: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick PJs Hostel. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. PJs Hostel or Stee in Stad in Groningen? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# PJs Hostel vs Stee in Stad

Both are in Groningen, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★★★ · City centre South
## [PJs Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pjs-hostel-groningen/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1962484/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Selwerderwijk
## [Stee in Stad](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/stee-in-stad-groningen/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2142088/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick PJs Hostel

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.9 km apart.

### Choose PJs Hostel if you want

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

### Why is PJs Hostel better than Stee in Stad?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.8) (+1.1)
2.  1.8 km closer to the city centre (−1.8 km)
3.  More guest reviews (88 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable (×5.5)
4.  139 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+139)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 92 vs 44) (+48)
6.  12 more sights within 1 km (+12)

### Why is Stee in Stad better than PJs Hostel?

1.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | PJs Hostel | Stee in Stad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+1.1) | 7.8 |
| Location | 8.3  (+2.7) | 5.6 |
| Beach access | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Public transport | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.5) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+1.1) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 88  (+72) | 16 |
| Rank in Groningen | top 25%  (+50%) | top 75% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.3  (+2.7) | 5.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 20 m  (−1.8 km) | 1.9 km |
| To the beach | 900 m | 920 m |
| To public transport | 760 m | 710 m |
| To the airport | 11 km  (−1.8 km) | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+139) | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 14  (+12) | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 5 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 7 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.9 km apart

## PJs Hostel or Stee in Stad: common questions

### Which is better, PJs Hostel or Stee in Stad?

PJs Hostel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location.

### Which is cheaper, PJs Hostel or Stee in Stad?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

PJs Hostel is closer: 20 m from the centre, against 1.9 km for Stee in Stad.

### How far apart are PJs Hostel and Stee in Stad?

The two hotels are 1.9 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/pjs-hostel-groningen-vs-stee-in-stad-groningen/. 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/