--- title: "MOM – Darwin YHA vs Novotel Darwin CBD: which hotel is better?" description: "MOM – Darwin YHA or Novotel Darwin CBD in Darwin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mom-darwin-yha-darwin-vs-novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-29 --- # MOM – Darwin YHA vs Novotel Darwin CBD Both are in Darwin, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Darwin City ## [MOM – Darwin YHA](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mom-darwin-yha-darwin/) - **Guest rating:** 7.4 · Good - **Location score:** 7.2 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1860438/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★ · Darwin City ## [Novotel Darwin CBD](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin/) - **Guest rating:** 8.1 · Very good - **Location score:** 7.1 - **Score by category:** 2 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1906310/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Novotel Darwin CBD It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 230 m apart. ### Choose MOM – Darwin YHA if you want - a newer or recently renovated building (2001 / 1989) ### Choose Novotel Darwin CBD if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.4) ### Why is MOM – Darwin YHA better than Novotel Darwin CBD? 1. Newer or more recently renovated (2001 vs 1989) (+12y) ### Why is Novotel Darwin CBD better than MOM – Darwin YHA? 1. Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.4) (+0.7) 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. | | MOM – Darwin YHA | Novotel Darwin CBD | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.1 (+0.7) | | Location | 7.2 | 7.1 | | Facilities | – | 10.0 | | Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 | | Beach access | 3.7 | 4.1 (+0.4) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.1 (+0.7) | | Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.1 (+0.7) | | Number of reviews | 450 (+155) | 295 | | Rank in Darwin | bottom 6% | bottom 27% (+21%) | | Location | | Location score | 7.2 | 7.1 | | Distance to Darwin City centre | 530 m (−210 m) | 740 m | | To the beach | 1.9 km | 1.8 km (−140 m) | | To the airport | 7.0 km | 7.1 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 147 (+29) | 118 | | To the nearest food shop | 110 m (−110 m) | 220 m | | Shops within 500 m | 13 (+5) | 8 | | Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | – | ★★★★ | | Rooms | 98 | 140 | | Floors | 4 | 6 | | Newest building or renovation | 2001 (+12y) | 1989 | | Listed amenities | 10 | 25 (+15) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ | | Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | – | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Car hire | – | ✓ | | Laundry | – | ✓ | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Hot tub | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | In-room safe | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Beach holidays | – | ✓ | | 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. ## Nightly price by month MOM – Darwin YHANovotel Darwin CBD - MOM – Darwin YHA is cheaper in 12 of 12 months - MOM – Darwin YHA: €72 a night on average · Novotel Darwin CBD: €146 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Darwin by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/darwin/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [MOM – Darwin YHA prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mom-darwin-yha-darwin/prices/)[Novotel Darwin CBD prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin/prices/) ## Location 230 m apart MOM – Darwin YHA: city centre: 510 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 7.0 km, beach: 1.9 km, 147 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km. Novotel Darwin CBD: city centre: 620 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 7.1 km, beach: 1.8 km, 118 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Darwin [Darwin weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/northern-territory/darwin/weather) ## MOM – Darwin YHA or Novotel Darwin CBD: common questions ### Which is better, MOM – Darwin YHA or Novotel Darwin CBD? Novotel Darwin CBD leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access. ### Which is cheaper, MOM – Darwin YHA or Novotel Darwin CBD? Over the year MOM – Darwin YHA costs about €72 a night on average against €146 at Novotel Darwin CBD, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? MOM – Darwin YHA is closer: 530 m from the centre, against 740 m for Novotel Darwin CBD. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Novotel Darwin CBD is 1.8 km from the nearest beach; MOM – Darwin YHA is 1.9 km. ### How far apart are MOM – Darwin YHA and Novotel Darwin CBD? The two hotels are 230 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Novotel Darwin CBD vs Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mantra-on-the-esplanade-darwin-darwin-vs-novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin/) - [Novotel Darwin CBD vs Darwin Esplanade Central](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/darwin-esplanade-central-darwin-vs-novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin/) - [Novotel Darwin CBD vs voco Darwin Suites by IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin-vs-voco-darwin-suites-by-ihg-darwin/) - [Novotel Darwin CBD vs Comfort Inn Darwin](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/comfort-inn-darwin-darwin-vs-novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin/) ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. 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