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title: "Gran Vía vs Salamanca: where to stay in Madrid?"
description: "Gran Vía vs Salamanca in Madrid, compared on 87 and 31 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/gran-via-vs-salamanca/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# Gran Vía or Salamanca: where to stay in Madrid?

Both are popular bases in Madrid. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 87 hotels in Gran Vía and 31 in Salamanca.

| In short ·  | [Gran Vía](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/gran-via/) | [Salamanca](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/salamanca/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 87 | 31 |
| Typical night (year average) | €176 | €227 |
| Average guest rating | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 22% | 26% |
| 5-star hotels | 4 | 7 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 18 | 5 |
| Median distance to the centre | 450 m | 1.9 km |
| Average location score | 9.6 | 8.6 |

## In short

-   Hotels in Salamanca rate higher: 8.7 on average against 8.5 in Gran Vía.
-   Salamanca has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (26% vs 22%).
-   Gran Vía has more hotels to choose from (87 vs 31).
-   For a 5-star stay, Salamanca has 7 hotels against 4 in Gran Vía.
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Gran Vía has more options: 18 vs 5.
-   The typical hotel in Gran Vía is closer to the city centre (450 m vs 1.9 km).
-   Hotels in Gran Vía are cheaper: a typical night costs about €176 across the year, against €227 in Salamanca.
-   The two areas are about 2.4 km apart.

## Best-rated in Gran Vía

[Top-rated of 87 hotels in Gran Vía](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/gran-via/)

 #1

Hostel Centro

### [Onefam Sungate](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/onefam-sungate-madrid/)

9.4 **Exceptional** 470 reviews 450 m

 #2

Hotel ★★★★★ Centro

### [VP Plaza Espana Design](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vp-plaza-espana-design-madrid/)

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa
-   Gym

9.5 **Exceptional** 161 reviews 980 m

 #3

Hotel ★★★★ Centro

### [Hotel Atlantico](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-atlantico-madrid/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer

9.3 **Exceptional** 239 reviews 450 m

 #4

Hotel ★★★★ Malasaña

### [Riu Plaza Espana](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/riu-plaza-espana-madrid/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Swimming pool
-   Gym

9.2 **Excellent** 972 reviews 960 m

## Best-rated in Salamanca

[Top-rated of 31 hotels in Salamanca](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/salamanca/)

 #1

Hotel ★★★★★ Salamanca

### [Hotel Fénix Gran Meliá](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-fenix-gran-melia-madrid/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer
-   Spa

9.2 **Excellent** 161 reviews 1.1 km

 #2

Hotel ★★★★★ Salamanca

### [Rosewood Villa Magna](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rosewood-villa-magna-madrid/)

-   Spa
-   Gym

9.6 **Exceptional** 32 reviews 1.4 km

 #3

Hotel ★★★★★ Salamanca

### [Hotel Unico Madrid](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-unico-madrid-madrid/)

-   Spa
-   Gym

9.4 **Exceptional** 36 reviews 1.5 km

 #4

Hotel ★★★★★ Salamanca

### [Barcelo Emperatriz Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barcelo-emperatriz-hotel-madrid/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer
-   Swimming pool

9.0 **Excellent** 134 reviews 2.0 km

## More area match-ups in Madrid

-   [Gran Vía vs Sol](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/gran-via-vs-sol/)
-   [Salamanca vs Sol](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/salamanca-vs-sol/)

## FAQ: Gran Vía vs Salamanca

### Which has better-rated hotels, Gran Vía or Salamanca?

Salamanca: its 31 hotels average 8.7 out of 10, against 8.5 for the 87 hotels in Gran Vía.

### Where are there more budget hotels, Gran Vía or Salamanca?

Gran Vía. Its typical hotel night averages about €176 over the year; in Salamanca it is about €227. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/gran-via-vs-salamanca/. 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/