Brady Hotels Central Melbourne vs ibis Melbourne Central
Both are in Melbourne, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★½Greek Precinct
Brady Hotels Central Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★½Koreatown
ibis Melbourne Central
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Brady Hotels Central Melbourne
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 350 m apart.
Why is Brady Hotels Central Melbourne better than ibis Melbourne Central?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 3.5★)+1★
- 3240 m closer to public transport−240 m
Why is ibis Melbourne Central better than Brady Hotels Central Melbourne?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2014)+4y
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Brady Hotels Central Melbourne vs ibis Melbourne Central: which hotel is better? | Brady Hotels Central Melbourne | ibis Melbourne Central |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | 5.8 +0.8 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.8 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 4,070 +1,515 | 2,555 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 17% | top 19% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 +0.3 | 9.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 890 m | 650 m −240 m |
| To public transport | 70 m −240 m | 300 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 80 m −150 m | 230 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 28 |
| Sights within 1 km | 29 | 30 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★½ +1★ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 146 | 260 |
| Floors | 16 | 18 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2018 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| National Gallery of Victoria | 1.6 km | 1.4 km |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 1.2 km −220 m | 1.4 km |
| Melbourne Museum | 1.0 km −340 m | 1.4 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Brady Hotels Central Melbourneibis Melbourne Central
- ibis Melbourne Central is cheaper in 9 of 12 months
- Brady Hotels Central Melbourne: €141 a night on average · ibis Melbourne Central: €111 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | Brady Hotels Central Melbourne | ibis Melbourne Central |
|---|---|---|
| December | €106 | €81 |
| January | €147 | €109 |
| February | €161 | €206 |
| March | €111 | €154 |
| April | €125 | €72 |
| May | €125 | €84 |
| June | €125 | €76 |
| July | €106 | €76 |
| August | €122 | €76 |
| September | €125 | €130 |
| October | €251 | €146 |
| November | €187 | €123 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Brady Hotels Central Melbourne prices by monthibis Melbourne Central prices by month
Location
350 m apart
Brady Hotels Central Melbourne: city centre: 890 m, nearest station State Library Station: 70 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 29 sights within 1 km.
ibis Melbourne Central: city centre: 650 m, nearest station Lynbrook Train Station: 300 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 30 sights within 1 km.
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Brady Hotels Central Melbourne or ibis Melbourne Central: common questions
Which is better, Brady Hotels Central Melbourne or ibis Melbourne Central?
Brady Hotels Central Melbourne leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Brady Hotels Central Melbourne or ibis Melbourne Central?
Over the year ibis Melbourne Central costs about €111 a night on average against €141 at Brady Hotels Central Melbourne, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
ibis Melbourne Central is closer: 650 m from the centre, against 890 m for Brady Hotels Central Melbourne.
How far apart are Brady Hotels Central Melbourne and ibis Melbourne Central?
The two hotels are 350 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