Arrow On Swanston vs Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne
Both are in Melbourne, 870 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
ApartmentNorth Melbourne
Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
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?
- 1630 m closer to the city centre−630 m
- 2760 m closer to public transport−760 m
- 3More guest reviews (8,909 vs 204), so the rating is more reliable×44
- 476 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+76
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 98 vs 78)+20
- 625 more sights within 1 km+25
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (100 vs 15 rooms)×6.7
Why is Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne better than Arrow On Swanston?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.4)+1.8
- 2Has a spa
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2011)+6y
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 5Has a gym
- 6A 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 vs Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne
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Nightly price by month
Arrow On SwanstonTurnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne
- 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
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Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | Arrow On Swanston | Turnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| December | €73 | €188 |
| January | €85 | €188 |
| February | €155 | €155 |
| March | €138 | €196 |
| April | €83 | €196 |
| May | €73 | €188 |
| June | €73 | €188 |
| July | €73 | €188 |
| August | €75 | €188 |
| September | €75 | €188 |
| October | €77 | €188 |
| November | €90 | €236 |
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 monthTurnkey Accommodation - North Melbourne prices by month
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.
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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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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