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title: "Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda vs Ritz Backpackers"
description: "Pick Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda or Ritz Backpackers in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings…"
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# Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda vs Ritz Backpackers

Both are in Melbourne, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★ · Gardenvale
## [Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nomads-formerly-base-st-kilda-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1903535/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★★ · St Kilda
## [Ritz Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ritz-backpackers-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2029843/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Choose Ritz Backpackers if you want

-   to walk to the sights

### Why is Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda better than Ritz Backpackers?

1.  520 m closer to the beach (470 m vs 990 m) (−520 m)
2.  More guest reviews (497 vs 64), so the rating is more reliable (×7.8)
3.  44 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+44)
4.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is Ritz Backpackers better than Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda?

1.  940 m closer to the city centre (−940 m)
2.  580 m closer to public transport (−580 m)
3.  Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★) (+0.5★)
4.  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 - Formerly Base St Kilda | Ritz Backpackers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Location | 6.7  (+0.5) | 6.2 |
| Beach access | 8.7  (+1.8) | 6.9 |
| Public transport | 5.9 | 9.0  (+3.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 497  (+433) | 64 |
| Google rating | – | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 300 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 69% | top 66%  (+3%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.7  (+0.5) | 6.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.7 km | 4.8 km  (−940 m) |
| To the beach | 470 m  (−520 m) | 990 m |
| To public transport | 910 m | 330 m  (−580 m) |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 109  (+44) | 65 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 52 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2004 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+4) | 6 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.0 km apart

## Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda or Ritz Backpackers: common questions

### Which is better, Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda or Ritz Backpackers?

Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access. Ritz Backpackers is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda or Ritz Backpackers?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ritz Backpackers is closer: 4.8 km from the centre, against 5.7 km for Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda is 470 m from the nearest beach; Ritz Backpackers is 990 m.

### How far apart are Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda and Ritz Backpackers?

The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/)

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