Arrow On Swanston vs Space Hotel
Both are in Melbourne, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentLittle Italy
Arrow On Swanston
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
HostelGreek Precinct
Space Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2More guest reviews (8,909 vs 3,982), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
Why is Space Hotel better than Arrow On Swanston?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.4)+1.2
- 2Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Arrow On Swanston vs Space Hotel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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?
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How far apart are Arrow On Swanston and Space Hotel?
The two hotels are 320 m apart in a straight line.
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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