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title: "Apartments on Chapman vs Quest Flemington Central: which hotel is better?"
description: "Apartments on Chapman or Quest Flemington Central in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Apartments on Chapman vs Quest Flemington Central

Both are in Melbourne, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · North Melbourne
## [Apartments on Chapman](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/apartments-on-chapman-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1146659/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment
## [Quest Flemington Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/quest-flemington-central-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2000695/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Quest Flemington Central

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.5 km apart.

### Choose Apartments on Chapman if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.8 km / 5.0 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (20 / 8)
-   free parking
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 19 / 72)

### Choose Quest Flemington Central if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.4)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 72 / 19)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2017 / 2011)
-   a short airport transfer (6.8 km / 17 km)

### Why is Apartments on Chapman better than Quest Flemington Central?

1.  2.2 km closer to the city centre (−2.2 km)
2.  12 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+12)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 55 vs 31) (+24)
4.  Has free parking
5.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)
6.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (19 vs 72 rooms) (−53)

### Why is Quest Flemington Central better than Apartments on Chapman?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.4) (+0.4)
2.  10 km closer to the airport (−10 km)
3.  290 m closer to public transport (−290 m)
4.  More guest reviews (680 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable (×27)
5.  Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2011) (+6y)
6.  A larger hotel with more facilities (72 vs 19 rooms) (×3.8)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Apartments on Chapman | Quest Flemington Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.8  (+0.4) |
| Location | 5.2  (+2.0) | 3.2 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 5.5 | 7.1  (+1.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.8  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.8  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 25 | 680  (+655) |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 388 |
| Rank in Melbourne | bottom 37% | top 26%  (+37%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.2  (+2.0) | 3.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.8 km  (−2.2 km) | 5.0 km |
| To public transport | 980 m | 690 m  (−290 m) |
| To the airport | 17 km | 6.8 km  (−10 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 20  (+12) | 8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 550 m | 570 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4  (+4) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 19 | 72 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2017  (+6y) |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 18  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| National Gallery of Victoria | 3.5 km  (−2.2 km) | 5.8 km |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 3.0 km  (−2.5 km) | 5.5 km |
| Melbourne Museum | 2.3 km  (−2.5 km) | 4.8 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Quest Flemington Central prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/quest-flemington-central-melbourne/prices/)

## Location

2.5 km apart

Apartments on Chapman: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Arden Station: 980 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 17 km, 20 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Quest Flemington Central: city centre: 5.0 km, nearest station Showgrounds railway station, Melbourne: 690 m, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB): 6.8 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Melbourne

[Melbourne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/victoria/melbourne/weather)

## Apartments on Chapman or Quest Flemington Central: common questions

### Which is better, Apartments on Chapman or Quest Flemington Central?

Quest Flemington Central leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Apartments on Chapman is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Apartments on Chapman or Quest Flemington Central?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Apartments on Chapman is closer: 2.8 km from the centre, against 5.0 km for Quest Flemington Central.

### How far apart are Apartments on Chapman and Quest Flemington Central?

The two hotels are 2.5 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/apartments-on-chapman-melbourne-vs-quest-flemington-central-melbourne/. 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/