Backpackers Central Hamilton vs Quest Hamilton
Both are in Hamilton, 320 m 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
- 0 of 7
Apartment★★★★★Claudelands
Quest Hamilton
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 6 of 7
The short answer
Pick Quest Hamilton
It leads in 6 of 7 categories. 320 m apart.
Choose Backpackers Central Hamilton if you want
- breakfast included
Choose Quest Hamilton if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Backpackers Central Hamilton better than Quest Hamilton?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2More guest reviews (307 vs 68), so the rating is more reliable×4.5
Why is Quest Hamilton better than Backpackers Central Hamilton?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.8)+0.8
- 2310 m closer to the beach (1.5 km vs 1.8 km)−310 m
- 3Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 4260 m closer to public transport−260 m
- 558 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+58
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 77 vs 62)+15
- 7Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Backpackers Central Hamilton vs Quest Hamilton: which hotel is better? | Backpackers Central Hamilton | Quest Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.6 +0.8 |
| Location | 6.5 | 7.8 +1.3 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 3.3 +0.8 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 4.0 | 5.1 +1.1 |
| Public transport | 7.8 | 9.2 +1.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.5 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.6 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 307 +239 | 68 |
| Rank in Hamilton | top 84% | top 35% +49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 | 7.8 +1.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 390 m −310 m | 690 m |
| To the beach | 1.8 km | 1.5 km −310 m |
| To public transport | 560 m | 300 m −260 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 56 | 114 +58 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 3 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 42 | 38 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
320 m apart
Backpackers Central Hamilton or Quest Hamilton: common questions
Which is better, Backpackers Central Hamilton or Quest Hamilton?
Quest Hamilton leads in 6 of 7 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Backpackers Central Hamilton or Quest Hamilton?
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 690 m for Quest Hamilton.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Quest Hamilton is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; Backpackers Central Hamilton is 1.8 km.
How far apart are Backpackers Central Hamilton and Quest Hamilton?
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