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title: "Space Hotel vs YHA Melbourne Central: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick YHA Melbourne Central. It leads in 1 of 4 categories. Space Hotel or YHA Melbourne Central in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# Space Hotel vs YHA Melbourne Central

Both are in Melbourne, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★★★ · Greek Precinct
## [Space Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/space-hotel-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2118990/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★★★ · Batman's Hill
## [YHA Melbourne Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/yha-melbourne-central-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2358960/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick YHA Melbourne Central

It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose YHA Melbourne Central if you want

-   to walk to the sights

### Why is Space Hotel better than YHA Melbourne Central?

1.  24 more sights within 1 km (+24)

### Why is YHA Melbourne Central better than Space Hotel?

1.  1.7 km closer to the beach (2.9 km vs 4.7 km) (−1.7 km)
2.  430 m closer to the city centre (−430 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2011) (+3y)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Space Hotel | YHA Melbourne Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Public transport | 9.1 | 9.7  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 3,982  (+1,598) | 2,384 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 38% | top 38% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 720 m  (−430 m) |
| To the beach | – | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 320 m | 210 m  (−120 m) |
| To the airport | 10 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40  (+24) | 16 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | – | 72 |
| Floors | 8 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2014  (+3y) |
| Listed amenities | 12  (+4) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/yha-melbourne-central-melbourne-vs-space-hotel-melbourne/)

## Location

1.7 km apart

## Space Hotel or YHA Melbourne Central: common questions

### Which is better, Space Hotel or YHA Melbourne Central?

YHA Melbourne Central leads in 1 of 4 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Space Hotel or YHA Melbourne Central?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

YHA Melbourne Central is closer: 720 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Space Hotel.

### How far apart are Space Hotel and YHA Melbourne Central?

The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/)

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