Hyatt Centric Melbourne vs YHA Melbourne Central
Both are in Melbourne, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Batman's Hill
Hyatt Centric Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
HostelBatman's Hill
YHA Melbourne Central
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 60 m apart.
Choose Hyatt Centric Melbourne if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.6)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 277 / 72)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2014)
Choose YHA Melbourne Central if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 72 / 277)
Why is Hyatt Centric Melbourne better than YHA Melbourne Central?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6)+0.5
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2014)+7y
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (277 vs 72 rooms)×3.8
Why is YHA Melbourne Central better than Hyatt Centric Melbourne?
- 1More guest reviews (2,384 vs 328), so the rating is more reliable×7.3
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (72 vs 277 rooms)−205
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hyatt Centric Melbourne vs YHA Melbourne Central: which hotel is better? | Hyatt Centric Melbourne | YHA Melbourne Central |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Public transport | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.4 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 328 | 2,384 +2,056 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 9% +32% | top 41% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Distance to Batman's Hill centre | 540 m | 540 m |
| To the beach | 3.0 km | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 190 m | 210 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 200 m | 250 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 17 | 16 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 277 | 72 |
| Floors | 25 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +7y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +9 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
60 m apart
Hyatt Centric Melbourne: city centre: 700 m, nearest station Tram 48: North Balwyn <=> Victoria Harbour Docklands: 190 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, beach: 3.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.
YHA Melbourne Central: city centre: 720 m, nearest station Victorian Railways Spencer Street: 210 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, beach: 2.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 16 sights within 1 km.
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Hyatt Centric Melbourne or YHA Melbourne Central: common questions
Which is better, Hyatt Centric Melbourne or YHA Melbourne Central?
Hyatt Centric Melbourne leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hyatt Centric Melbourne or YHA Melbourne Central?
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How far apart are Hyatt Centric Melbourne and YHA Melbourne Central?
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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