Little Drifter North Melbourne vs Space Hotel
Both are in Melbourne, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelNorth Melbourne
Little Drifter North Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HostelGreek Precinct
Space Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Space Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Little Drifter North Melbourne if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2011)
Choose Space Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 1.8 km)
Why is Little Drifter North Melbourne better than Space Hotel?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2011)+12y
Why is Space Hotel better than Little Drifter North Melbourne?
- 1610 m closer to the city centre−610 m
- 2680 m closer to public transport−680 m
- 3More guest reviews (3,982 vs 1,288), so the rating is more reliable×3.1
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 100 vs 87)+13
- 532 more sights within 1 km+32
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Little Drifter North Melbourne vs Space Hotel: which hotel is better? | Little Drifter North Melbourne | Space Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Location | 7.0 | 9.1 +2.1 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Public transport | 5.4 | 9.1 +3.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 1,288 | 3,982 +2,694 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 41% | top 41% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 | 9.1 +2.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km | 1.1 km −610 m |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 320 m −680 m |
| To the airport | 18 km −1.0 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 138 | 150 +12 |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m | 220 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 18 +10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 40 +32 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Floors | 4 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +12y | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 12 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| National Gallery of Victoria | 2.5 km | 1.7 km −820 m |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 2.0 km | 920 m −1.1 km |
| Melbourne Museum | 1.5 km | 660 m −830 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.1 km apart
Little Drifter North Melbourne: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Flagstaff railway station: 1.0 km, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 18 km, 138 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
Space Hotel: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station State Library Station: 320 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Little Drifter North Melbourne or Space Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Little Drifter North Melbourne or Space Hotel?
Space Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Little Drifter North Melbourne or Space Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Space Hotel is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Little Drifter North Melbourne.
How far apart are Little Drifter North Melbourne and Space Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.1 km 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