The Dots Hostel vs Design Studios SVI-MI
Both are in Zagreb, 610 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelDonji grad
The Dots Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
Apartment★★★★"Nadbiskup Antun Bauer"
Design Studios SVI-MI
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Dots Hostel
It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 610 m apart.
Choose The Dots Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is The Dots Hostel better than Design Studios SVI-MI?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 9.2)+0.3
- 2230 m closer to the beach (2.7 km vs 2.9 km)−230 m
- 3550 m closer to the city centre−550 m
- 4310 m closer to public transport−310 m
- 5More guest reviews (74 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×11
- 659 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+59
- 7More walkable surroundings (walk grade 100 vs 90)+10
Why is Design Studios SVI-MI better than The Dots Hostel?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Dots Hostel vs Design Studios SVI-MI: which hotel is better? | The Dots Hostel | Design Studios SVI-MI |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.3 | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.6 +0.9 | 8.7 |
| Beach access | 1.1 +0.8 | 0.3 |
| Public transport | 9.9 +1.6 | 8.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +0.5 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.3 | 9.2 |
| Number of reviews | 74 +67 | 7 |
| Google rating | – | 5.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 61 |
| Rank in Zagreb | top 2% +46% | top 48% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 +0.9 | 8.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 420 m −550 m | 970 m |
| To the beach | 2.7 km −230 m | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 170 m −310 m | 470 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 9.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +59 | 91 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +14 | 26 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | – |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 7 +3 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −3h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
610 m apart
The Dots Hostel or Design Studios SVI-MI: common questions
Which is better, The Dots Hostel or Design Studios SVI-MI?
The Dots Hostel leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Dots Hostel or Design Studios SVI-MI?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Dots Hostel is closer: 420 m from the centre, against 970 m for Design Studios SVI-MI.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Dots Hostel is 2.7 km from the nearest beach; Design Studios SVI-MI is 2.9 km.
How far apart are The Dots Hostel and Design Studios SVI-MI?
The two hotels are 610 m 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