Nomads Melbourne Backpackers vs YHA Melbourne Central
Both are in Melbourne, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelKoreatown
Nomads Melbourne Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
HostelBatman'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. 1.2 km apart.
Choose YHA Melbourne Central if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Nomads Melbourne Backpackers better than YHA Melbourne Central?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is YHA Melbourne Central better than Nomads Melbourne Backpackers?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.4)+1.2
- 21.1 km closer to the beach (2.9 km vs 4.1 km)−1.1 km
- 3More guest reviews (2,384 vs 557), so the rating is more reliable×4.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nomads Melbourne Backpackers vs YHA Melbourne Central: which hotel is better? | Nomads Melbourne Backpackers | YHA Melbourne Central |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.6 +1.2 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Public transport | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.6 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.6 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 557 | 2,384 +1,827 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 95% | top 39% +56% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 940 m | 720 m −220 m |
| To the beach | – | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 240 m | 210 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 20 +4 | 16 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 55 | 72 |
| Floors | 6 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 8 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| 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
1.2 km apart
Nomads Melbourne Backpackers: city centre: 940 m, nearest station Flagstaff railway station: 240 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km.
YHA Melbourne Central: city centre: 720 m, nearest station Victorian Railways Spencer Street: 210 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, beach: 2.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 16 sights within 1 km.
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Nomads Melbourne Backpackers or YHA Melbourne Central: common questions
Which is better, Nomads Melbourne Backpackers or YHA Melbourne Central?
YHA Melbourne Central leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Nomads Melbourne Backpackers 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 940 m for Nomads Melbourne Backpackers.
How far apart are Nomads Melbourne Backpackers and YHA Melbourne Central?
The two hotels are 1.2 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