CarricHostel vs Imagine Lighthouse
Both are in Melbourne, 310 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★★Little Italy
CarricHostel
- Guest rating
- 4.9 Below average
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Apartment★★★★Greek Precinct
Imagine Lighthouse
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Imagine Lighthouse
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 310 m apart.
Choose CarricHostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Imagine Lighthouse if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is CarricHostel better than Imagine Lighthouse?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Imagine Lighthouse better than CarricHostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 4.9)+3.5
- 2150 m closer to the beach (4.4 km vs 4.5 km)−150 m
- 3300 m closer to public transport−300 m
- 4More guest reviews (825 vs 56), so the rating is more reliable×15
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| CarricHostel vs Imagine Lighthouse: which hotel is better? | CarricHostel | Imagine Lighthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 4.9 | 8.4 +3.5 |
| Location | 8.4 | 9.2 +0.8 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 8.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.9 | 9.5 +1.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.1 | 8.4 +2.3 |
| Guest rating | 4.9 | 8.4 +3.5 |
| Number of reviews | 56 | 825 +769 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 100% | top 63% +37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 9.2 +0.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km | 1.0 km −290 m |
| To public transport | 540 m | 250 m −300 m |
| To the airport | 10.0 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 18 | 23 +5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 50 |
| Floors | – | 69 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | – | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| 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
310 m apart
CarricHostel or Imagine Lighthouse: common questions
Which is better, CarricHostel or Imagine Lighthouse?
Imagine Lighthouse leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, CarricHostel or Imagine Lighthouse?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Imagine Lighthouse is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for CarricHostel.
How far apart are CarricHostel and Imagine Lighthouse?
The two hotels are 310 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