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title: "Nomads Melbourne Backpackers vs YHA Melbourne Central"
description: "Pick YHA Melbourne Central. It leads in 1 of 4 categories. Nomads Melbourne Backpackers or YHA Melbourne Central in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-16
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# Nomads Melbourne Backpackers vs YHA Melbourne Central

Both are in Melbourne, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★★ · Koreatown
## [Nomads Melbourne Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nomads-melbourne-backpackers-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 9.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1903552/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★★★ · Batman's Hill
## [YHA Melbourne Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/yha-melbourne-central-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2358960/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick YHA Melbourne Central

It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose YHA Melbourne Central if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Nomads Melbourne Backpackers better than YHA Melbourne Central?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is YHA Melbourne Central better than Nomads Melbourne Backpackers?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.4) (+1.2)
2.  1.1 km closer to the beach (2.9 km vs 4.1 km) (−1.1 km)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  More guest reviews (2,384 vs 557), so the rating is more reliable (×4.3)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Nomads Melbourne Backpackers | YHA Melbourne Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.6  (+1.2) |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Public transport | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.6  (+1.1) |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.6  (+1.2) |
| Number of reviews | 557 | 2,384  (+1,827) |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 96% | top 38%  (+58%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 940 m | 720 m  (−220 m) |
| To the beach | – | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 240 m | 210 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 20  (+4) | 16 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 55 | 72 |
| Floors | 6 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 8  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.2 km apart

## Nomads Melbourne Backpackers or YHA Melbourne Central: common questions

### Which is better, Nomads Melbourne Backpackers or YHA Melbourne Central?

YHA Melbourne Central leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Nomads Melbourne Backpackers or YHA Melbourne Central?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

YHA Melbourne Central is closer: 720 m from the centre, against 940 m for Nomads Melbourne Backpackers.

### How far apart are Nomads Melbourne Backpackers and YHA Melbourne Central?

The two hotels are 1.2 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nomads-melbourne-backpackers-melbourne-vs-yha-melbourne-central-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/