Carric House vs Space Hotel
Both are in Melbourne, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelNorth Melbourne
Carric House
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
HostelGreek Precinct
Space Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Space Hotel
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Space Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.8)
- to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 1.6 km)
Why is Carric House better than Space Hotel?
- 1180 m closer to the beach (4.5 km vs 4.7 km)−180 m
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Space Hotel better than Carric House?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.8)+0.8
- 2490 m closer to the city centre−490 m
- 3540 m closer to public transport−540 m
- 4More guest reviews (3,982 vs 237), so the rating is more reliable×17
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 100 vs 90)+10
- 629 more sights within 1 km+29
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Carric House vs Space Hotel: which hotel is better? | Carric House | Space Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.6 +0.8 |
| Location | 7.5 | 9.1 +1.6 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.1 | 9.1 +3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.6 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.6 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 237 | 3,982 +3,745 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 89% | top 39% +50% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 | 9.1 +1.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 1.1 km −490 m |
| To public transport | 860 m | 320 m −540 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 148 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 | 40 +29 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 22 | – |
| Floors | 4 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 12 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.1 km apart
Carric House: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Flagstaff railway station: 860 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 18 km, 148 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.
Space Hotel: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station State Library Station: 320 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Carric House or Space Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Carric House or Space Hotel?
Space Hotel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Carric House or Space Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Space Hotel is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Carric House.
How far apart are Carric House and Space Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.1 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