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title: "Gran Vía vs Sol: where to stay in Madrid?"
description: "Gran Vía vs Sol in Madrid, compared on 87 and 91 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/gran-via-vs-sol/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-22
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# Gran Vía or Sol: 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 91 in Sol.

| In short ·  | [Gran Vía](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/gran-via/) | [Sol](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/sol/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 87 | 91 |
| Typical night (year average) | €184 | €350 |
| Average guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 22% | 30% |
| 5-star hotels | 4 | 9 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 18 | 8 |
| Median distance to the centre | 450 m | 710 m |
| Average location score | 9.6 | 9.3 |

## In short

-   Hotels in Sol rate higher: 8.6 on average against 8.5 in Gran Vía.
-   Sol has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (30% vs 22%).
-   For a 5-star stay, Sol has 9 hotels against 4 in Gran Vía.
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Gran Vía has more options: 18 vs 8.
-   Hotels in Gran Vía are cheaper: a typical night costs about €184 across the year, against €350 in Sol.
-   The two areas are about 370 m 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 Sol

[Top-rated of 91 hotels in Sol](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/madrid/area/sol/)

 #1

Hotel ★★★ Barrio de las Letras

### [B&B Hotel Madrid Centro Puerta del Sol](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/b-b-hotel-madrid-centro-puerta-del-sol-madrid/)

9.3 **Exceptional** 667 reviews 430 m

 #2

Hostel Barrio de los Austrias

### [The Hat Madrid](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-hat-madrid-madrid/)

9.2 **Excellent** 1,185 reviews 950 m

 #3

Hotel ★★★★ Chueca

### [Vincci The Mint Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vincci-the-mint-hotel-madrid/)

9.2 **Excellent** 641 reviews 220 m

 #4

Hotel ★★★★ Barrio de las Letras

### [Catalonia Las Cortes Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/catalonia-las-cortes-hotel-madrid/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Gym

9.2 **Excellent** 235 reviews 720 m

## More area match-ups in Madrid

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

## FAQ: Gran Vía vs Sol

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

Sol: its 91 hotels average 8.6 out of 10, against 8.5 for the 87 hotels in Gran Vía.

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

Gran Vía. Its typical hotel night averages about €184 over the year; in Sol it is about €350. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.

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