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title: "Glebe Terraces vs Nomads Sydney: which hotel is better?"
description: "Glebe Terraces or Nomads Sydney in Sydney? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-28
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# Glebe Terraces vs Nomads Sydney

Both are in Sydney, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Glebe Point
## [Glebe Terraces](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/glebe-terraces-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1446950/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Koreatown
## [Nomads Sydney](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nomads-sydney-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1903560/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Nomads Sydney

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose Glebe Terraces if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.8)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 83)

### Choose Nomads Sydney if you want

-   to walk to the sights (420 m / 1.9 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 24)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 83 / 1)

### Why is Glebe Terraces better than Nomads Sydney?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.8) (+1.1)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 83 rooms) (−82)

### Why is Nomads Sydney better than Glebe Terraces?

1.  1.4 km closer to the city centre (−1.4 km)
2.  410 m closer to public transport (−410 m)
3.  More guest reviews (1,219 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable (×87)
4.  126 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+126)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 100 vs 51) (+49)
6.  39 more sights within 1 km (+39)
7.  Later 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.

 

|  | Glebe Terraces | Nomads Sydney |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+1.1) | 7.8 |
| Location | 5.5 | 9.6  (+4.1) |
| Facilities | – | 1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.6 | 9.9  (+2.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.7) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+1.1) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 1,219  (+1,205) |
| Rank in Sydney | top 44%  (+39%) | bottom 17% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.5 | 9.6  (+4.1) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.9 km | 420 m  (−1.4 km) |
| To public transport | 590 m | 170 m  (−410 m) |
| To the airport | 8.0 km | 8.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 24 | 150  (+126) |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m | 190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 30  (+27) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 40  (+39) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 1 | 83 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | – | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Australian Museum | 2.8 km | 740 m  (−2.1 km) |
| Art Gallery of New South Wales | 3.3 km | 1.2 km  (−2.0 km) |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Australia | 2.9 km | 1.5 km  (−1.4 km) |
| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 1.9 km | 510 m  (−1.4 km) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Nomads Sydney prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nomads-sydney-sydney/prices/)

## Location

2.1 km apart

Glebe Terraces: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Glebe Light Rail Station: 590 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 8.0 km, 24 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Nomads Sydney: city centre: 420 m, nearest station Town Hall Train Station: 170 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 8.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

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## Weather in Sydney

[Sydney weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/sydney/weather)

## Glebe Terraces or Nomads Sydney: common questions

### Which is better, Glebe Terraces or Nomads Sydney?

Nomads Sydney leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Glebe Terraces is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Glebe Terraces or Nomads Sydney?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Nomads Sydney is closer: 420 m from the centre, against 1.9 km for Glebe Terraces.

### How far apart are Glebe Terraces and Nomads Sydney?

The two hotels are 2.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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