Nomads vs Pint On Punt Backpackers
Both are in Melbourne, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Pint On Punt Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.0)+0.3
- 2870 m closer to the beach (470 m vs 1.3 km)−870 m
- 3More guest reviews (497 vs 201), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 466 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+66
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 66)+13
- 6Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Pint On Punt Backpackers better than Nomads?
- 1Earlier 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 vs Pint On Punt Backpackers: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
All months
| Month | Nomads | Pint On Punt Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| November | €129 | €79 |
| December | €87 | €71 |
| January | €96 | €90 |
| February | €120 | €107 |
| March | €117 | €93 |
| April | €71 | €68 |
| May | €71 | €74 |
| June | €74 | €70 |
| July | €74 | €73 |
| August | €71 | €72 |
| September | €68 | €89 |
| October | €69 | €103 |
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 monthPint On Punt Backpackers prices by month
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.
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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.
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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