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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 | 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.
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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.