TOC Hostel Madrid vs Generator Madrid
Both are in Madrid, 420 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelCentro
TOC Hostel Madrid
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
HostelCentro
Generator Madrid
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Generator Madrid
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 420 m apart.
Choose TOC Hostel Madrid if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Generator Madrid if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is TOC Hostel Madrid better than Generator Madrid?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
- 2More guest reviews (3,091 vs 357), so the rating is more reliable×8.7
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (55 vs 129 rooms)−74
Why is Generator Madrid better than TOC Hostel Madrid?
- 1290 m closer to public transport−290 m
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (129 vs 55 rooms)×2.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| TOC Hostel Madrid vs Generator Madrid: which hotel is better? | TOC Hostel Madrid | Generator Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.4 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.8 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 9.1 | 10.0 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.4 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.4 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 3,091 +2,734 | 357 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 4% +30% | top 34% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.8 +0.5 |
| Distance to Centro centre | 190 m −140 m | 330 m |
| To public transport | 320 m | 30 m −290 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 55 | 129 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
420 m apart
TOC Hostel Madrid or Generator Madrid: common questions
Which is better, TOC Hostel Madrid or Generator Madrid?
Generator Madrid leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. TOC Hostel Madrid is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, TOC Hostel Madrid or Generator 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 330 m for Generator Madrid.
How far apart are TOC Hostel Madrid and Generator Madrid?
The two hotels are 420 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