Roamer St Kilda vs Ritz Backpackers
Both are in Melbourne, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Gardenvale
Roamer St Kilda
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hostel★★★St Kilda
Ritz Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Roamer St Kilda
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 350 m apart.
Choose Roamer St Kilda if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Why is Roamer St Kilda better than Ritz Backpackers?
- 1290 m closer to the beach (700 m vs 990 m)−290 m
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 3More guest reviews (160 vs 64), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 430 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+30
- 5Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Ritz Backpackers better than Roamer St Kilda?
- 1Earlier 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.
| Roamer St Kilda vs Ritz Backpackers: which hotel is better? | Roamer St Kilda | Ritz Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Location | 6.9 +0.7 | 6.2 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.9 +1.0 | 6.9 |
| Public transport | 9.8 +0.8 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.1 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.1 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 160 +96 | 64 |
| Google rating | – | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 300 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 63% +3% | top 66% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.9 +0.7 | 6.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.0 km | 4.8 km −200 m |
| To the beach | 700 m −290 m | 990 m |
| To public transport | 180 m −150 m | 330 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 95 +30 | 65 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 +2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 +6 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| 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
350 m apart
Roamer St Kilda or Ritz Backpackers: common questions
Which is better, Roamer St Kilda or Ritz Backpackers?
Roamer St Kilda leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Roamer St Kilda or Ritz Backpackers?
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 5.0 km for Roamer St Kilda.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Roamer St Kilda is 700 m from the nearest beach; Ritz Backpackers is 990 m.
How far apart are Roamer St Kilda and Ritz Backpackers?
The two hotels are 350 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