--- title: "Nomads Sydney vs Space Q Capsule Hotel: which hotel is better?" description: "Nomads Sydney or Space Q Capsule Hotel in Sydney? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nomads-sydney-sydney-vs-space-q-capsule-hotel-sydney/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-11 --- # Nomads Sydney vs Space Q Capsule Hotel Both are in Sydney, 770 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Koreatown ## [Nomads Sydney](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nomads-sydney-sydney/) - **Guest rating:** 7.8 · Good - **Location score:** 9.6 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1903560/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Haymarket ## [Space Q Capsule Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/space-q-capsule-hotel-sydney/) - **Guest rating:** 7.7 · Good - **Location score:** 9.7 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2119024/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 770 m apart. ### Why is Nomads Sydney better than Space Q Capsule Hotel? 1. 18 more sights within 1 km (+18) ### Why is Space Q Capsule Hotel better than Nomads Sydney? 1. Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2014) (+3y) 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 Sydney | Space Q Capsule Hotel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.7 | | Location | 9.6 | 9.7 | | Facilities | 1.7 | – | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – | | Public transport | 9.9 | 10.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.8 (+0.1) | 7.7 | | Guest rating | 7.8 (+0.1) | 7.7 | | Number of reviews | 1,219 | 1,586 (+367) | | Rank in Sydney | bottom 17% | bottom 15% | | Location | | Location score | 9.6 | 9.7 | | Distance to the centre | 420 m | 530 m | | To public transport | 170 m | 50 m (−120 m) | | To the airport | 8.5 km | 7.8 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 190 m | 110 m | | Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 (+18) | 22 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 83 | 100 | | Floors | 6 | 4 | | Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2017 (+3y) | | Listed amenities | 13 (+7) | 6 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Nightclub | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Australian Museum | 740 m (−210 m) | 950 m | | Art Gallery of New South Wales | 1.2 km (−450 m) | 1.7 km | | Museum of Contemporary Art Australia | 1.5 km (−750 m) | 2.3 km | | Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 510 m (−720 m) | 1.2 km | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Nomads Sydney prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nomads-sydney-sydney/prices/) ## Location 770 m apart Nomads Sydney: city centre: 420 m, nearest station Town Hall Train Station: 170 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 8.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Space Q Capsule Hotel: city centre: 530 m, nearest station Capitol Square Light Rail Station: 50 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 7.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 22 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 38 hotels in Darling Harbour](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/sydney/area/darling-harbour/) ## Weather in Sydney [Sydney weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/sydney/weather) ## Nomads Sydney or Space Q Capsule Hotel: common questions ### Which is cheaper, Nomads Sydney or Space Q Capsule Hotel? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Nomads Sydney and Space Q Capsule Hotel? The two hotels are 770 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Nomads Sydney vs Summer House Sydney City](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nomads-sydney-sydney-vs-summer-house-sydney-city-formerly-sydney-backpackers-sydney/) - [Space Q Capsule Hotel vs 790 on George Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/790-on-george-backpackers-sydney-vs-space-q-capsule-hotel-sydney/) - [Space Q Capsule Hotel vs Maze Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/maze-backpackers-sydney-vs-space-q-capsule-hotel-sydney/) - [Space Q Capsule Hotel vs Wake Up Sydney](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/space-q-capsule-hotel-sydney-vs-wake-up-sydney-sydney/) ## 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-sydney-sydney-vs-space-q-capsule-hotel-sydney/. 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/