Nomads vs Summer House Backpackers Melbourne
Both are in Melbourne, 340 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel
Summer House Backpackers Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.6)+0.7
- 2270 m closer to the beach (470 m vs 740 m)−270 m
- 3More guest reviews (497 vs 239), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
- 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Summer House Backpackers Melbourne better than Nomads?
- 1240 m closer to public transport−240 m
- 2Earlier 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 Summer House Backpackers Melbourne: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
NomadsSummer House Backpackers Melbourne
- 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
All months
| Month | Nomads | Summer House Backpackers Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| December | €76 | €73 |
| January | €87 | €77 |
| February | €160 | €115 |
| March | €97 | €125 |
| April | €61 | €64 |
| May | €61 | €55 |
| June | €62 | €64 |
| July | €63 | €64 |
| August | €61 | €68 |
| September | €59 | – |
| October | €78 | – |
| November | €84 | €62 |
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 monthSummer House Backpackers Melbourne prices by month
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.
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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.
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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