YHA Melbourne Central vs CarricHostel
Both are in Melbourne, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★Batman's Hill
YHA Melbourne Central
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hostel★★★★★Little Italy
CarricHostel
- Guest rating
- 4.9 Below average
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick YHA Melbourne Central
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.7 km apart.
Choose YHA Melbourne Central if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose CarricHostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is YHA Melbourne Central better than CarricHostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 4.9)+3.7
- 21.6 km closer to the beach (2.9 km vs 4.5 km)−1.6 km
- 3610 m closer to the city centre−610 m
- 4340 m closer to public transport−340 m
- 5More guest reviews (2,384 vs 56), so the rating is more reliable×43
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (72 vs 1 rooms)×72.0
Why is CarricHostel better than YHA Melbourne Central?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 72 rooms)−71
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| YHA Melbourne Central vs CarricHostel: which hotel is better? | YHA Melbourne Central | CarricHostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +3.7 | 4.9 |
| Location | 9.1 +0.7 | 8.4 |
| Beach access | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.7 +1.8 | 7.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +2.5 | 6.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +3.7 | 4.9 |
| Number of reviews | 2,384 +2,328 | 56 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 38% +62% | top 100% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 +0.7 | 8.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 720 m −610 m | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 2.9 km | – |
| To public transport | 210 m −340 m | 540 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 10.0 km −1.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 16 | 18 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 72 | 1 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| 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
YHA Melbourne Central or CarricHostel: common questions
Which is better, YHA Melbourne Central or CarricHostel?
YHA Melbourne Central leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, YHA Melbourne Central or CarricHostel?
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 1.3 km for CarricHostel.
How far apart are YHA Melbourne Central and CarricHostel?
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