Studios on King vs YHA Newcastle Beach
Both are in Newcastle, 880 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★½The Hill
Studios on King
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
HostelNewcastle East
YHA Newcastle Beach
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
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?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is YHA Newcastle Beach better than Studios on King?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.0)+1.7
- 2760 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 890 m)−760 m
- 3More 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 vs YHA Newcastle Beach: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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.
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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