EN

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

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
6.7
Score by category
2 of 4
Check rates

Hostel★★★St Kilda

Ritz Backpackers

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
6.2
Score by category
1 of 4
Check rates

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. 1520 m closer to the beach (470 m vs 990 m)−520 m
  2. 2More guest reviews (497 vs 64), so the rating is more reliable×7.8
  3. 344 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+44
  4. 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h

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

  1. 1940 m closer to the city centre−940 m
  2. 2580 m closer to public transport−580 m
  3. 3Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★)+0.5★
  4. 4Earlier 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 KildaRitz 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 ✓ ✓

Swap sides

Price for your dates

Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda

    See on Agoda See on Expedia See on Hotels.com

    Ritz Backpackers

      See on Agoda See on Expedia See on Hotels.com

      Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.

      Location

      1.0 km apart

      OpenStreetMap

      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.

      More match-ups

      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