No 9 Springfield vs Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel
Both are in Sydney, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Woolloomooloo
No 9 Springfield
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hostel★★★★★Elizabeth Bay
Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick No 9 Springfield
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 250 m apart.
Choose No 9 Springfield if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is No 9 Springfield better than Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.5)+1.0
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel better than No 9 Springfield?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| No 9 Springfield vs Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel: which hotel is better? | No 9 Springfield | Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.0 | 7.5 |
| Location | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Beach access | 4.4 | 4.9 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 4.5 +0.6 | 3.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.6 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.0 | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 64 +28 | 36 |
| Google rating | – | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 222 |
| Rank in Sydney | top 44% +39% | top 83% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 +0.3 | 6.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km −180 m | 2.2 km |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 1.6 km −120 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km −110 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 9.2 km | 9.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 17 +3 | 14 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 54 | 8 |
| Floors | 4 | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 4 +3 | 1 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
250 m apart
No 9 Springfield or Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel: common questions
Which is better, No 9 Springfield or Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel?
No 9 Springfield leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, No 9 Springfield or Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
No 9 Springfield is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 2.2 km for Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel is 1.6 km from the nearest beach; No 9 Springfield is 1.7 km.
How far apart are No 9 Springfield and Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel?
The two hotels are 250 m 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