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title: "Studios on King vs YHA Newcastle Beach: which hotel is better?"
description: "Studios on King or YHA Newcastle Beach in Newcastle? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Studios on King vs YHA Newcastle Beach

Both are in Newcastle, 880 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★½ · The Hill
## [Studios on King](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/studios-on-king-newcastle/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.0 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2148076/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Newcastle East
## [YHA Newcastle Beach](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/yha-newcastle-beach-newcastle/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2358963/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick YHA Newcastle Beach

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 880 m apart.

### Choose Studios on King if you want

-   to walk to the sights (3.0 km / 3.9 km)

### Choose YHA Newcastle Beach if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.0)
-   to be closer to the beach (130 m / 890 m)

### Why is Studios on King better than YHA Newcastle Beach?

1.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is YHA Newcastle Beach better than Studios on King?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.0) (+1.7)
2.  760 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 890 m) (−760 m)
3.  More guest reviews (271 vs 125), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Studios on King | YHA Newcastle Beach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.7  (+1.7) |
| Location | 7.2 | 8.9  (+1.7) |
| Beach access | 7.3 | 9.9  (+2.6) |
| Public transport | 8.9 | 9.3  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.2 | 8.6  (+1.4) |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.7  (+1.7) |
| Number of reviews | 125 | 271  (+146) |
| Google rating | 2.8/5 | 4.3/5  (+1.5) |
| Google reviews | 58 | 431  (+373) |
| Rank in Newcastle | bottom 11% | top 24%  (+65%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2 | 8.9  (+1.7) |
| Distance to the centre | 3.0 km  (−870 m) | 3.9 km |
| To the beach | 890 m | 130 m  (−760 m) |
| To public transport | 360 m | 290 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 77  (+15) | 62 |
| To the nearest food shop | 330 m | 280 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5  (+3) | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6  (+2) | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | – |
| Rooms | 18 | 23 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[YHA Newcastle Beach prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/yha-newcastle-beach-newcastle/prices/)

## Location

880 m apart

Studios on King: city centre: 3.0 km, nearest station Civic railway station: 360 m, Newcastle Airport (NTL): 16 km, beach: 890 m, 77 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

YHA Newcastle Beach: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station Newcastle railway station, New South Wales: 290 m, Newcastle Airport (NTL): 15 km, beach: 130 m, 62 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Newcastle

[Newcastle weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/newcastle/weather)

## Studios on King or YHA Newcastle Beach: common questions

### Which is better, Studios on King or YHA Newcastle Beach?

YHA Newcastle Beach leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Studios on King or YHA Newcastle Beach?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Studios on King is closer: 3.0 km from the centre, against 3.9 km for YHA Newcastle Beach.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

YHA Newcastle Beach is 130 m from the nearest beach; Studios on King is 890 m.

### How far apart are Studios on King and YHA Newcastle Beach?

The two hotels are 880 m apart in a straight line.

## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/studios-on-king-newcastle-vs-yha-newcastle-beach-newcastle/. 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/