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title: "Jolly Swagman Backpackers vs No 9 Springfield: which hotel is better?"
description: "Jolly Swagman Backpackers or No 9 Springfield in Sydney? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/jolly-swagman-backpackers-sydney-vs-no-9-springfield-sydney/
language: en
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# Jolly Swagman Backpackers vs No 9 Springfield

Both are in Sydney, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Elizabeth Bay
## [Jolly Swagman Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jolly-swagman-backpackers-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.7 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1705817/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Woolloomooloo
## [No 9 Springfield](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/no-9-springfield-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1902425/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 100 m apart.

### Choose No 9 Springfield if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 6.7)

### Why is Jolly Swagman Backpackers better than No 9 Springfield?

1.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

### Why is No 9 Springfield better than Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 6.7) (+1.8)
2.  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.

 

|  | Jolly Swagman Backpackers | No 9 Springfield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 8.5  (+1.8) |
| Location | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 8.4  (+1.2) |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 8.5  (+1.8) |
| Number of reviews | 58 | 64  (+6) |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 289 | – |
| Rank in Sydney | bottom 5% | top 48%  (+47%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0 | 7.2  (+0.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 9.3 km | 9.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 70 m | 60 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 15 | 17  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 46 | 54 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+11) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[No 9 Springfield prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/no-9-springfield-sydney/prices/)

## Location

100 m apart

Jolly Swagman Backpackers: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station St James railway station, Sydney: 1.2 km, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 9.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.

No 9 Springfield: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station St James railway station, Sydney: 1.2 km, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 9.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Sydney

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

## Jolly Swagman Backpackers or No 9 Springfield: common questions

### Which is better, Jolly Swagman Backpackers or No 9 Springfield?

No 9 Springfield leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Jolly Swagman Backpackers or No 9 Springfield?

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

### How far apart are Jolly Swagman Backpackers and No 9 Springfield?

The two hotels are 100 m apart in a straight line.

## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/jolly-swagman-backpackers-sydney-vs-no-9-springfield-sydney/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/