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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hostel★★★★Batman's Hill
YHA Melbourne Central
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 124 more sights within 1 km+24
Why is YHA Melbourne Central better than Space Hotel?
- 11.7 km closer to the beach (2.9 km vs 4.7 km)−1.7 km
- 2430 m closer to the city centre−430 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 4Newer 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 vs YHA Melbourne Central: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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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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