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 | Sol |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 87 | 91 |
| 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.
- The two areas are about 370 m apart.
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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?
For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Gran Vía has more options: 18 vs 8.