Backpackers Central Hamilton vs Brooklyn Motor Lodge
Both are in Hamilton, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★Whitiora
Backpackers Central Hamilton
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 6.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
Motel★★★★Enderley
Brooklyn Motor Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Pick Backpackers Central Hamilton
It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 1.6 km apart.
Choose Backpackers Central Hamilton if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- breakfast included
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Brooklyn Motor Lodge if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
- free parking
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Backpackers Central Hamilton better than Brooklyn Motor Lodge?
- 1400 m closer to the beach (1.8 km vs 2.2 km)−400 m
- 21.4 km closer to the city centre−1.4 km
- 31.4 km closer to public transport−1.4 km
- 4Includes free breakfast
- 5More guest reviews (307 vs 38), so the rating is more reliable×8.1
- 643 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+43
- 7More walkable surroundings (walk grade 62 vs 37)+25
Why is Brooklyn Motor Lodge better than Backpackers Central Hamilton?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.8)+0.3
- 2Has a spa
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Backpackers Central Hamilton vs Brooklyn Motor Lodge: which hotel is better? | Backpackers Central Hamilton | Brooklyn Motor Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.5 +2.9 | 3.6 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 5.0 +2.5 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 3.0 +3.0 |
| Beach access | 4.0 +1.3 | 2.7 |
| Public transport | 7.8 +7.3 | 0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.1 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.1 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 307 +269 | 38 |
| Google rating | – | 3.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 220 |
| Rank in Hamilton | top 84% | top 60% +24% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 +2.9 | 3.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 390 m −1.4 km | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 1.8 km −400 m | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 560 m −1.4 km | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 56 +43 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 42 | 23 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 15 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.6 km apart
Backpackers Central Hamilton or Brooklyn Motor Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Backpackers Central Hamilton or Brooklyn Motor Lodge?
Backpackers Central Hamilton leads in 3 of 7 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Brooklyn Motor Lodge is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Backpackers Central Hamilton or Brooklyn Motor Lodge?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Backpackers Central Hamilton is closer: 390 m from the centre, against 1.8 km for Brooklyn Motor Lodge.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Backpackers Central Hamilton is 1.8 km from the nearest beach; Brooklyn Motor Lodge is 2.2 km.
How far apart are Backpackers Central Hamilton and Brooklyn Motor Lodge?
The two hotels are 1.6 km 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