Darwin Esplanade Central vs MOM – Darwin YHA
Both are in Darwin, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Darwin City
Darwin Esplanade Central
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hostel★★★Darwin City
MOM – Darwin YHA
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Darwin Esplanade Central
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 160 m apart.
Choose Darwin Esplanade Central if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose MOM – Darwin YHA if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Darwin Esplanade Central better than MOM – Darwin YHA?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.4)+1.3
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 98 rooms)−97
Why is MOM – Darwin YHA better than Darwin Esplanade Central?
- 1More guest reviews (450 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable×13
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (98 vs 1 rooms)×98.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Darwin Esplanade Central vs MOM – Darwin YHA: which hotel is better? | Darwin Esplanade Central | MOM – Darwin YHA |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +1.3 | 7.4 |
| Location | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +1.0 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +1.3 | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 34 | 450 +416 |
| Rank in Darwin | top 34% +61% | top 95% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 +0.3 | 8.9 |
| Distance to Darwin City centre | 690 m | 530 m −160 m |
| To the beach | 210 m −100 m | 310 m |
| To the airport | 7.1 km | 7.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 131 | 147 +16 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 98 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2001 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 10 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
160 m apart
Darwin Esplanade Central or MOM – Darwin YHA: common questions
Which is better, Darwin Esplanade Central or MOM – Darwin YHA?
Darwin Esplanade Central leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Darwin Esplanade Central or MOM – Darwin YHA?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
MOM – Darwin YHA is closer: 530 m from the centre, against 690 m for Darwin Esplanade Central.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Darwin Esplanade Central is 210 m from the nearest beach; MOM – Darwin YHA is 310 m.
How far apart are Darwin Esplanade Central and MOM – Darwin YHA?
The two hotels are 160 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