--- title: "Arrow On Swanston vs Space Hotel: which hotel is better?" description: "Arrow On Swanston or Space Hotel in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/arrow-on-swanston-melbourne-vs-space-hotel-melbourne/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-01 --- # Arrow On Swanston vs Space Hotel Both are in Melbourne, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Apartment · Little Italy ## [Arrow On Swanston](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arrow-on-swanston-melbourne/) - **Guest rating:** 7.4 · Good - **Location score:** 8.9 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1155004/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Greek Precinct ## [Space Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/space-hotel-melbourne/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.1 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2118990/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 320 m apart. ### Choose Space Hotel if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.4) ### Why is Arrow On Swanston better than Space Hotel? 1. Has a swimming pool 2. More guest reviews (8,909 vs 3,982), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2) ### Why is Space Hotel better than Arrow On Swanston? 1. Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.4) (+1.2) 2. Has a gym ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Arrow On Swanston | Space Hotel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.6 (+1.2) | | Location | 8.9 | 9.1 | | Facilities | 5.0 (+1.7) | 3.3 | | Spa & wellness | 3.0 (+0.5) | 2.5 | | Public transport | 8.7 | 9.1 (+0.4) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.4 | 8.6 (+1.2) | | Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.6 (+1.2) | | Number of reviews | 8,909 (+4,927) | 3,982 | | Rank in Melbourne | bottom 5% | top 41% (+54%) | | Location | | Location score | 8.9 | 9.1 | | Distance to the centre | 1.3 km | 1.1 km | | To public transport | 390 m | 320 m | | To the airport | 19 km | 19 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 220 m | 220 m | | Shops within 500 m | 19 | 18 | | Sights within 1 km | 33 | 40 (+7) | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 100 | – | | Floors | 9 | 8 | | Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2011 | | Listed amenities | 15 (+3) | 12 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Swimming pool | ✓ | – | | Sauna | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Hot tub | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | National Gallery of Victoria | 1.9 km | 1.7 km | | St Patrick's Cathedral | 1.2 km | 920 m (−310 m) | | Melbourne Museum | 780 m | 660 m | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Business trips | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Arrow On Swanston prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arrow-on-swanston-melbourne/prices/) ## Location 320 m apart Arrow On Swanston: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station State Library Station: 390 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 33 sights within 1 km. Space Hotel: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station State Library Station: 320 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 133 hotels in Melbourne CBD](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/area/melbourne-cbd/) ## Weather in Melbourne [Melbourne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/victoria/melbourne/weather) ## Arrow On Swanston or Space Hotel: common questions ### Which is better, Arrow On Swanston or Space Hotel? They are evenly matched. Arrow On Swanston is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Space Hotel is stronger in guest rating, public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Arrow On Swanston or Space Hotel? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Arrow On Swanston and Space Hotel? 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