The Hatton HotelvsBase Backpackers St Kilda
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, BASE Backpackers St Kilda ranks slightly better than The Hatton Hotel. BASE Backpackers St Kilda comes in at 74 with praise from 4 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Time Out.
The Hatton Hotel
65 Park Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria 3141
From $169/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Business Center
Frommer's
"Clever combinations of old and new -- antiques alongside specially commissioned modern art pieces -- give it an unusual but welcoming atmosphere." Full review
Rough Guide
"Modern boutique hotel housed in a grand Italianate house within walking distance of the Botanic Gardens."
Lonely Planet
"This Victorian terrace is enjoying a luxurious reincarnation as a boutique hotel." Full review
Frommer's
"A sophisticated and contemporary boutique hotel...clever combinations of old and new—antiques alongside specially commissioned modern art pieces—give it an unusual but welcoming atmosphere." Full review
Base Backpackers St Kilda
17 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182
From $11/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
DK Eyewitness
"This modern establishment in a central St Kilda location rightly assumes that even those travelling on a budget appreciate a little bit of style now and again."
Time Out
"Base have modern and friendly hostels all around Australia and New Zealand, and this St Kilda outlet gets hit with party-happy travelers harder than a Hard Rock Café in Vegas." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"This funky hostel, rated as one of the best in Australia, is slick and well managed."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"There’s a floor – complete with hair straighteners and champagne deals – set aside for female travellers, and a bar and live-music nights keep the good times rolling." Full review