--- title: "Nomads vs Summer House Backpackers Melbourne: which hotel is better?" description: "Nomads or Summer House Backpackers Melbourne 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-summer-house-backpackers-melbourne-melbourne/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-12 --- # Nomads vs Summer House Backpackers Melbourne Both are in Melbourne, 340 m 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 ## [Summer House Backpackers Melbourne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/summer-house-backpackers-melbourne-melbourne/) - **Guest rating:** 7.6 · Good - **Location score:** 5.8 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2155350/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Nomads It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 340 m apart. ### Choose Nomads if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 7.6) - to be closer to the beach (470 m / 740 m) ### Why is Nomads better than Summer House Backpackers Melbourne? 1. Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.6) (+0.7) 2. 270 m closer to the beach (470 m vs 740 m) (−270 m) 3. More guest reviews (497 vs 239), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1) 4. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ### Why is Summer House Backpackers Melbourne better than Nomads? 1. 240 m closer to public transport (−240 m) 2. 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 | Summer House Backpackers Melbourne | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.3 (+0.7) | 7.6 | | Location | 6.7 (+0.9) | 5.8 | | Beach access | 8.7 (+0.9) | 7.8 | | Public transport | 5.9 | 7.2 (+1.3) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.3 (+0.6) | 7.7 | | Guest rating | 8.3 (+0.7) | 7.6 | | Number of reviews | 497 (+258) | 239 | | Rank in Melbourne | bottom 32% (+24%) | bottom 8% | | Location | | Location score | 6.7 (+0.9) | 5.8 | | Distance to the centre | 5.7 km | 5.5 km (−260 m) | | To the beach | 470 m (−270 m) | 740 m | | To public transport | 910 m | 670 m (−240 m) | | To the airport | 25 km | 25 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 109 (+20) | 89 | | To the nearest food shop | 170 m (−320 m) | 490 m | | Shops within 500 m | 3 | 2 | | Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 52 | 32 | | Floors | 3 | 3 | | Newest building or renovation | 2004 | – | | Listed amenities | 10 | 11 | | 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 | ✓ | – | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Laundry | – | ✓ | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Beach holidays | ✓ | – | ## 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 NomadsSummer House Backpackers Melbourne Nov - Summer House Backpackers Melbourne is cheaper in 5 of 10 months - Nomads: €81 a night on average · Summer House Backpackers Melbourne: €77 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 11 November 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/)[Summer House Backpackers Melbourne prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/summer-house-backpackers-melbourne-melbourne/prices/) ## Location 340 m 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. Summer House Backpackers Melbourne: city centre: 5.5 km, nearest station St Kilda railway station: 670 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 25 km, beach: 740 m, 89 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 Summer House Backpackers Melbourne: common questions ### Which is better, Nomads or Summer House Backpackers Melbourne? Nomads leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Summer House Backpackers Melbourne is stronger in public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Nomads or Summer House Backpackers Melbourne? Over the year Summer House Backpackers Melbourne costs about €77 a night on average against €81 at Nomads, and it is cheaper in 5 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Summer House Backpackers Melbourne is closer: 5.5 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; Summer House Backpackers Melbourne is 740 m. ### How far apart are Nomads and Summer House Backpackers Melbourne? The two hotels are 340 m 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-summer-house-backpackers-melbourne-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/