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Nomads Sydney vs Big Backpackers Hostel

Both are in Sydney, 870 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel★★★Koreatown

Nomads Sydney

Guest rating
7.8 Good
Location score
9.6
Score by category
2 of 4
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Hostel★★Thai Town

Big Backpackers Hostel

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
9.3
Score by category
1 of 4
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The short answer

Pick Nomads Sydney

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 870 m apart.

Choose Nomads Sydney if you want

  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Big Backpackers Hostel if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • breakfast included
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Nomads Sydney better than Big Backpackers Hostel?

  1. 1590 m closer to the beach (1.9 km vs 2.5 km)−590 m
  2. 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
  3. 314 more sights within 1 km+14
  4. 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h

Why is Big Backpackers Hostel better than Nomads Sydney?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.8)+0.5
  2. 2Includes free breakfast
  3. 3Earlier 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 SydneyBig Backpackers Hostel
Score by category
Guest rating 7.8 8.3 +0.5
Location 9.6 9.3
Facilities 1.7 –
Families 0.0 –
Spa & wellness 0.0 –
Beach access 3.7 +2.0 1.7
Public transport 9.9 +0.5 9.4
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 7.8 8.3 +0.5
Guest rating 7.8 8.3 +0.5
Number of reviews 1,219 1,730 +511
Google rating – 3.1/5
Google reviews – 222
Rank in Sydney top 84% top 56% +28%
Location
Location score 9.6 +0.3 9.3
Distance to the centre 420 m −360 m 790 m
To the beach 1.9 km −590 m 2.5 km
To public transport 170 m −90 m 260 m
To the airport 8.5 km 7.9 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
Sights within 1 km 40 +14 26
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ +1★ ★★
Rooms 83 37
Floors 6 4
Newest building or renovation 2014 –
Listed amenities 13 +5 8
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 14:00 −1h
Check-out until 11:00 +1h 10:00
Amenities
Parking ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ –
Room service ✓ –
Nightclub ✓ –
Smoke-free ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Kitchen ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ –
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
Free breakfast – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Location

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      Nomads Sydney or Big Backpackers Hostel: common questions

      Which is better, Nomads Sydney or Big Backpackers Hostel?

      Nomads Sydney leads in 2 of 4 categories, including beach access, public transport. Big Backpackers Hostel is stronger in guest rating.

      Which is cheaper, Nomads Sydney or Big Backpackers Hostel?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Nomads Sydney is closer: 420 m from the centre, against 790 m for Big Backpackers Hostel.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Nomads Sydney is 1.9 km from the nearest beach; Big Backpackers Hostel is 2.5 km.

      How far apart are Nomads Sydney and Big Backpackers Hostel?

      The two hotels are 870 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