Billabong Backpackers Resort vs Britannia on William Backpackers
Both are in Perth, 1,000 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★Highgate
Billabong Backpackers Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostel★★Northbridge
Britannia on William Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Britannia on William Backpackers
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1,000 m apart.
Choose Billabong Backpackers Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Britannia on William Backpackers if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Billabong Backpackers Resort better than Britannia on William Backpackers?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.5)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★)+0.5★
Why is Britannia on William Backpackers better than Billabong Backpackers Resort?
- 1820 m closer to the beach (2.8 km vs 3.6 km)−820 m
- 2970 m closer to the city centre−970 m
- 3590 m closer to public transport−590 m
- 4More guest reviews (1,055 vs 224), so the rating is more reliable×4.7
- 593 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+93
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 91 vs 66)+25
- 7Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2014)+4y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Billabong Backpackers Resort vs Britannia on William Backpackers: which hotel is better? | Billabong Backpackers Resort | Britannia on William Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.4 | 7.5 |
| Location | 5.7 | 8.6 +2.9 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 4.2 | 5.4 +1.2 |
| Public transport | 5.7 | 8.9 +3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 +0.4 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.4 | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 224 | 1,055 +831 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 +0.2 | 3.4/5 |
| Google reviews | 384 +25 | 359 |
| Rank in Perth | top 82% +10% | top 92% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.7 | 8.6 +2.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.9 km | 960 m −970 m |
| To the beach | – | 2.8 km |
| To public transport | 940 m | 350 m −590 m |
| To the airport | 9.4 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 57 | 150 +93 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 13 +11 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +0.5★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 56 | 70 |
| Floors | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2018 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 17 +12 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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
1,000 m apart
Billabong Backpackers Resort: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station East Perth Train Station Car Park: 940 m, Perth International Airport (PER): 9.4 km, 57 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Britannia on William Backpackers: city centre: 960 m, nearest station Perth Train Station- The Midland Line: 350 m, Perth International Airport (PER): 10 km, beach: 2.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 13 sights within 1 km.
Billabong Backpackers Resort or Britannia on William Backpackers: common questions
Which is better, Billabong Backpackers Resort or Britannia on William Backpackers?
Britannia on William Backpackers leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Billabong Backpackers Resort is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Billabong Backpackers Resort or Britannia on William Backpackers?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Britannia on William Backpackers is closer: 960 m from the centre, against 1.9 km for Billabong Backpackers Resort.
How far apart are Billabong Backpackers Resort and Britannia on William Backpackers?
The two hotels are 1,000 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