YHA Melbourne Central vs Space Hotel
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
- 1 of 4
Hostel★★★★Greek Precinct
Space Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 0 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 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
Why is Space Hotel better than YHA Melbourne Central?
- 124 more sights within 1 km+24
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| YHA Melbourne Central vs Space Hotel: which hotel is better? | YHA Melbourne Central | Space Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.7 +0.6 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 2,384 | 3,982 +1,598 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 38% | top 38% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 720 m −430 m | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 2.9 km | – |
| To public transport | 210 m −120 m | 320 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 16 | 40 +24 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 72 | – |
| Floors | 5 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 +3y | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 12 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| 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 Space Hotel: common questions
Which is better, YHA Melbourne Central or Space Hotel?
YHA Melbourne Central leads in 1 of 4 categories, including public transport.
Which is cheaper, YHA Melbourne Central or Space Hotel?
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 YHA Melbourne Central and Space Hotel?
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