Nomads Sydney vs Maze Backpackers
Both are in Sydney, 620 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
- 1 of 4
Hostel★★Thai Town
Maze Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 620 m apart.
Choose Nomads Sydney if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Maze Backpackers if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Nomads Sydney better than Maze Backpackers?
- 1350 m closer to the beach (1.9 km vs 2.3 km)−350 m
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 311 more sights within 1 km+11
- 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (83 vs 204 rooms)−121
Why is Maze Backpackers better than Nomads Sydney?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.8)+0.4
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (204 vs 83 rooms)×2.5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nomads Sydney vs Maze Backpackers: which hotel is better? | Nomads Sydney | Maze Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.2 +0.4 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Facilities | 1.7 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 3.7 +1.2 | 2.5 |
| Public transport | 9.9 | 9.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.2 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.2 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 1,219 | 2,215 +996 |
| Rank in Sydney | top 84% | top 64% +20% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 420 m | 520 m |
| To the beach | 1.9 km −350 m | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 170 m | 190 m |
| To the airport | 8.5 km | 8.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +11 | 29 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 83 | 204 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 +9 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
620 m apart
Nomads Sydney or Maze Backpackers: common questions
Which is better, Nomads Sydney or Maze Backpackers?
They are evenly matched. Nomads Sydney is stronger in beach access; Maze Backpackers is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Nomads Sydney or Maze Backpackers?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Nomads Sydney is 1.9 km from the nearest beach; Maze Backpackers is 2.3 km.
How far apart are Nomads Sydney and Maze Backpackers?
The two hotels are 620 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