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Ritz Backpackers vs Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda

Both are in Melbourne, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel★★★St Kilda

Ritz Backpackers

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
6.2
Score by category
1 of 4
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Hostel★★Gardenvale

Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
6.7
Score by category
2 of 4
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The short answer

Pick Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.0 km apart.

Choose Ritz Backpackers if you want

  • to walk to the sights

Choose Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Why is Ritz Backpackers better than Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda?

  1. 1940 m closer to the city centre−940 m
  2. 2580 m closer to public transport−580 m
  3. 3Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★)+0.5★
  4. 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h

Why is Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda better than Ritz Backpackers?

  1. 1520 m closer to the beach (470 m vs 990 m)−520 m
  2. 2More guest reviews (497 vs 64), so the rating is more reliable×7.8
  3. 344 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+44
  4. 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h

All compared facts

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

Ritz BackpackersNomads - Formerly Base St Kilda
Score by category
Guest rating 8.3 8.3
Location 6.2 6.7 +0.5
Beach access 6.9 8.7 +1.8
Public transport 9.0 +3.1 5.9
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.3 8.3
Guest rating 8.3 8.3
Number of reviews 64 497 +433
Google rating 3.9/5 –
Google reviews 300 –
Rank in Melbourne top 66% +3% top 69%
Location
Location score 6.2 6.7 +0.5
Distance to the centre 4.8 km −940 m 5.7 km
To the beach 990 m 470 m −520 m
To public transport 330 m −580 m 910 m
To the airport 16 km 16 km
Restaurants within 500 m 65 109 +44
Sights within 1 km 3 4
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ +0.5★ ★★
Rooms – 52
Floors – 3
Newest building or renovation – 2004
Listed amenities 6 10 +4
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 −1h 15:00
Check-out until 10:00 11:00 +1h
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Kitchen ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ –
Concierge – ✓
Bar – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Nightclub – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Balcony – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Ritz Backpackers or Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda: common questions

      Which is better, Ritz Backpackers or Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda?

      Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access. Ritz Backpackers is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Ritz Backpackers or Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Ritz Backpackers is closer: 4.8 km from the centre, against 5.7 km for Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda is 470 m from the nearest beach; Ritz Backpackers is 990 m.

      How far apart are Ritz Backpackers and Nomads - Formerly Base St Kilda?

      The two hotels are 1.0 km 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