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1900 Backpacker's Hostel vs Sonesta Hotel El Olivar
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Lima — score, location, comfort and price.
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This Lima matchup — 1900 Backpacker's Hostel versus Sonesta Hotel El Olivar — is a real contest. The core dynamic: reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Moderate confidence
Short version: 1900 Backpacker's Hostel wins overall, but it's classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value.
If you only remember one thing
Slight advantage 1900 Backpacker's Hostel (68.79 vs 62.42). The 6.37-point gap is real but not decisive — Sonesta Hotel El Olivar remains competitive.
Choose 1900 Backpacker's Hostel
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
Choose Sonesta Hotel El Olivar
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- Room quality matters more than location or price
Score comparison
| Dimension | 1900 Backpacker's Hostel | Sonesta Hotel El Olivar |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 89.50 | 92.30 |
| Value | 94.37 | 50.00 |
| Location | 63.87 | 23.35 |
| Comfort | 17.00 | 97.80 |
| Services | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 68.79 | 62.42 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Sonesta Hotel El Olivar, slightly (2.8 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to 1900 Backpacker's Hostel, clearly (44.37 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to 1900 Backpacker's Hostel, clearly (40.52 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Sonesta Hotel El Olivar, clearly (80.8 pts gap).
Services: Services is essentially tied between the two.
Price
1900 Backpacker's Hostel
EUR 7
Single Bed in 18-Mixed Dormitory Room
Sonesta Hotel El Olivar
EUR 76
Twin Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Non-smoking rooms
Only 1900 Backpacker's Hostel
Adults onlyAirport shuttle (additional charge)BarCCTV in common areasFire extinguishersGame roomWalking tours
Only Sonesta Hotel El Olivar
1 swimming poolFacilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree parkingFree WifiRestaurantWifi in all areas