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title: "Arrow On Swanston vs Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne"
description: "Arrow On Swanston or Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Arrow On Swanston vs Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne

Both are in Melbourne, 870 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)

Apartment · North Melbourne
## [Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/turnkey-accommodation-north-melbourne-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.4

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2250832/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 870 m apart.

### Choose Arrow On Swanston if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.3 km / 1.9 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 74)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 100 / 15)

### Choose Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.4)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 15 / 100)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2017 / 2011)

### Why is Arrow On Swanston better than Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne?

1.  630 m closer to the city centre (−630 m)
2.  760 m closer to public transport (−760 m)
3.  More guest reviews (8,909 vs 204), so the rating is more reliable (×44)
4.  76 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+76)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 98 vs 78) (+20)
6.  25 more sights within 1 km (+25)
7.  A larger hotel with more facilities (100 vs 15 rooms) (×6.7)

### Why is Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne better than Arrow On Swanston?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.4) (+1.8)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2011) (+6y)
4.  Offers an airport transfer
5.  Has a gym
6.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (15 vs 100 rooms) (−85)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Arrow On Swanston | Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 9.2  (+1.8) |
| Location | 8.9  (+2.5) | 6.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 8.5  (+5.5) |
| Public transport | 8.7  (+4.1) | 4.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.4 | 9.1  (+1.7) |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 9.2  (+1.8) |
| Number of reviews | 8,909  (+8,705) | 204 |
| Google rating | – | 4.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 200 |
| Rank in Melbourne | bottom 5% | top 5%  (+90%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.9  (+2.5) | 6.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km  (−630 m) | 1.9 km |
| To public transport | 390 m  (−760 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 19 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+76) | 74 |
| To the nearest food shop | 220 m | 280 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 19  (+15) | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 33  (+25) | 8 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 100 | 15 |
| Floors | 9 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2017  (+6y) |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 17  (+2) |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| National Gallery of Victoria | 1.9 km  (−740 m) | 2.7 km |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 1.2 km  (−850 m) | 2.1 km |
| Melbourne Museum | 780 m  (−660 m) | 1.4 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.

## Nightly price by month

Arrow On SwanstonTurnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne

          

Nov

-   Arrow On Swanston is cheaper in 11 of 12 months
-   Arrow On Swanston: €89 a night on average · Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne: €191 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Melbourne by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Arrow On Swanston prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arrow-on-swanston-melbourne/prices/)[Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/turnkey-accommodation-north-melbourne-melbourne/prices/)

## Location

870 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.

Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station State Library Station: 1.1 km, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 18 km, 74 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 133 hotels in Melbourne CBD](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/area/melbourne-cbd/)

## Weather in Melbourne

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## Arrow On Swanston or Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne: common questions

### Which is better, Arrow On Swanston or Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne?

Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Arrow On Swanston is stronger in location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Arrow On Swanston or Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne?

Over the year Arrow On Swanston costs about €89 a night on average against €191 at Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Arrow On Swanston is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne.

### How far apart are Arrow On Swanston and Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne?

The two hotels are 870 m 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/arrow-on-swanston-melbourne-vs-turnkey-accommodation-north-melbourne-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/