Britannia on William Backpackers vs The Shiralee Hostel
Both are in Perth, 620 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★Northbridge
Britannia on William Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hostel★★★Highgate
The Shiralee Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Britannia on William Backpackers
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 620 m apart.
Choose Britannia on William Backpackers if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose The Shiralee Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Britannia on William Backpackers better than The Shiralee Hostel?
- 1400 m closer to the beach (1.4 km vs 1.8 km)−400 m
- 2600 m closer to the city centre−600 m
- 3540 m closer to public transport−540 m
- 4More guest reviews (1,055 vs 280), so the rating is more reliable×3.8
- 549 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+49
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 91 vs 79)+12
- 7Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2014)+4y
Why is The Shiralee Hostel better than Britannia on William Backpackers?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.5)+0.7
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (15 vs 70 rooms)−55
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Britannia on William Backpackers vs The Shiralee Hostel: which hotel is better? | Britannia on William Backpackers | The Shiralee Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.2 +0.7 |
| Location | 8.6 +1.8 | 6.8 |
| Beach access | 5.4 +1.4 | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 8.9 +2.9 | 6.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.2 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.2 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 1,055 +775 | 280 |
| Google rating | 3.4/5 | 3.8/5 +0.4 |
| Google reviews | 359 +178 | 181 |
| Rank in Perth | top 92% | top 73% +19% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.6 +1.8 | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 960 m −600 m | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 1.4 km −400 m | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 350 m −540 m | 900 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 9.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +49 | 101 |
| Sights within 1 km | 13 +8 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 70 | 15 |
| Floors | 3 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +4y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 8 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| 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
620 m apart
Britannia on William Backpackers or The Shiralee Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Britannia on William Backpackers or The Shiralee Hostel?
Britannia on William Backpackers leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. The Shiralee Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Britannia on William Backpackers or The Shiralee Hostel?
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 1.6 km for The Shiralee Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Britannia on William Backpackers is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; The Shiralee Hostel is 1.8 km.
How far apart are Britannia on William Backpackers and The Shiralee Hostel?
The two hotels are 620 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