--- title: "Nomads vs Pint On Punt Backpackers: which hotel is better?" description: "Nomads or Pint On Punt Backpackers in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nomads-formerly-base-st-kilda-melbourne-vs-pint-on-punt-backpackers-melbourne/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-04 --- # Nomads vs Pint On Punt Backpackers Both are in Melbourne, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel ## [Nomads](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nomads-formerly-base-st-kilda-melbourne/) - **Guest rating:** 8.3 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.7 - **Score by category:** 3 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1903535/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Windsor ## [Pint On Punt Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pint-on-punt-backpackers-melbourne/) - **Guest rating:** 8.0 · Very good - **Location score:** 5.5 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1961812/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Nomads It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.4 km apart. ### Choose Nomads if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 8.0) - to be closer to the beach (470 m / 1.3 km) - more restaurants on the doorstep (109 / 43) - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 52 / 28) ### Choose Pint On Punt Backpackers if you want - to walk to the sights (4.6 km / 5.7 km) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 28 / 52) ### Why is Nomads better than Pint On Punt Backpackers? 1. Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.0) (+0.3) 2. 870 m closer to the beach (470 m vs 1.3 km) (−870 m) 3. More guest reviews (497 vs 201), so the rating is more reliable (×2.5) 4. 66 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+66) 5. More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 66) (+13) 6. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ### Why is Pint On Punt Backpackers better than Nomads? 1. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Nomads | Pint On Punt Backpackers | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.3 (+0.3) | 8.0 | | Location | 6.7 (+1.2) | 5.5 | | Beach access | 8.7 (+3.0) | 5.7 | | Public transport | 5.9 | 6.9 (+1.0) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.3 (+0.3) | 8.1 | | Guest rating | 8.3 (+0.3) | 8.0 | | Number of reviews | 497 (+296) | 201 | | Google rating | – | 4.0/5 | | Google reviews | – | 471 | | Rank in Melbourne | bottom 32% (+13%) | bottom 19% | | Location | | Location score | 6.7 (+1.2) | 5.5 | | Distance to the centre | 5.7 km | 4.6 km (−1.2 km) | | To the beach | 470 m (−870 m) | 1.3 km | | To public transport | 910 m | 730 m (−190 m) | | To the airport | 25 km | 24 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 109 (+66) | 43 | | To the nearest food shop | 170 m (−530 m) | 700 m | | Shops within 500 m | 3 (+3) | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 52 | 28 | | Floors | 3 | 2 | | Newest building or renovation | 2004 | – | | Listed amenities | 10 | 10 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 11:00 (+1h) | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Nightclub | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Free parking | – | ✓ | | Shuttle | – | ✓ | | Laundry | – | ✓ | | Free breakfast | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Beach holidays | ✓ | – | | Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – | ## 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 NomadsPint On Punt Backpackers - Pint On Punt Backpackers is cheaper in 7 of 12 months - Nomads: €87 a night on average · Pint On Punt Backpackers: €82 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Melbourne by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/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. [Nomads prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nomads-formerly-base-st-kilda-melbourne/prices/)[Pint On Punt Backpackers prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pint-on-punt-backpackers-melbourne/prices/) ## Location 1.4 km apart Nomads: city centre: 5.7 km, nearest station St Kilda railway station: 910 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 25 km, beach: 470 m, 109 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km. Pint On Punt Backpackers: city centre: 4.6 km, nearest station St Kilda railway station: 730 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 24 km, beach: 1.3 km, 43 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 19 hotels in St Kilda](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/area/st-kilda/) ## Weather in Melbourne [Melbourne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/victoria/melbourne/weather) ## Nomads or Pint On Punt Backpackers: common questions ### Which is better, Nomads or Pint On Punt Backpackers? Nomads leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Pint On Punt Backpackers is stronger in public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Nomads or Pint On Punt Backpackers? Over the year Pint On Punt Backpackers costs about €82 a night on average against €87 at Nomads, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Pint On Punt Backpackers is closer: 4.6 km from the centre, against 5.7 km for Nomads. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Nomads is 470 m from the nearest beach; Pint On Punt Backpackers is 1.3 km. ### How far apart are Nomads and Pint On Punt Backpackers? The two hotels are 1.4 km 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nomads-formerly-base-st-kilda-melbourne-vs-pint-on-punt-backpackers-melbourne/. 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/