TOC Hostel Málaga vs El Riad Andaluz
Both are in Málaga, 330 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★Centro Histórico
TOC Hostel Málaga
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Guesthouse★★★Centro
El Riad Andaluz
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick TOC Hostel Málaga
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 330 m apart.
Choose TOC Hostel Málaga if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is TOC Hostel Málaga better than El Riad Andaluz?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.4)+0.4
- 2250 m closer to public transport−250 m
- 3More guest reviews (866 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable×51
Why is El Riad Andaluz better than TOC Hostel Málaga?
- 1Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| TOC Hostel Málaga vs El Riad Andaluz: which hotel is better? | TOC Hostel Málaga | El Riad Andaluz |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.4 | 8.4 |
| Location | 8.7 +0.5 | 8.2 |
| Beach access | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Public transport | 6.9 +1.4 | 5.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.3 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.4 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 866 +849 | 17 |
| Google rating | – | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 160 |
| Rank in Málaga | top 18% +46% | top 64% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 +0.5 | 8.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 140 m −330 m | 470 m |
| To the beach | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 730 m −250 m | 980 m |
| To the airport | 8.8 km | 9.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 43 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 +6 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| 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
330 m apart
TOC Hostel Málaga or El Riad Andaluz: common questions
Which is better, TOC Hostel Málaga or El Riad Andaluz?
TOC Hostel Málaga leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, TOC Hostel Málaga or El Riad Andaluz?
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 Málaga is closer: 140 m from the centre, against 470 m for El Riad Andaluz.
How far apart are TOC Hostel Málaga and El Riad Andaluz?
The two hotels are 330 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