Jasper Boutique HotelvsSpace Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Space Hotel scores slightly higher than Jasper Hotel. Space Hotel comes in at #26 in Melbourne with approval from 4 publications such as Time Out, Oyster and Fodor's.
Jasper Boutique Hotel
489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $52/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Colour your world -- or at least your stay in Melbourne -- the shades of Jasper (the gemstone) when you stay at this redeveloped YWCA hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Sports moody down-lighting, a veritable Pantone swatch-book of colours, louvered bathrooms and some lovely graphic soft furnishings." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The old Hotel Y has never looked so good. Within a bagel’s throw of the Queen Victoria Market, this refurbished option offers light and pleasant boutique-style rooms."
Rough Guide
"A complete design makeover has raised this YWCA-owned hostel, across the road from Queen Victoria Market, to boutique hotel status."
Fodor's
"A former YWCA, the Jasper has undergone a radical face-lift, redesigned and polished to a shine." Full review
Time Out
"Jasper Kitchen seats 50 and is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner...Chef Bruno Lima is liable to serve up anything from Vietnamese chicken salad to shitaake and truffle risotto." Full review
Frommer's
"Sixteen new suites have been created on the hotel’s second level. This floor also has a guest courtyard, complete with artificial grass. Levels 2 and 3 also have small executive lounges" Full review
Space Hotel
380 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $18/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Fodor's
"Located just minutes from bustling Lygon Street, Carlton Gardens, and Queen Victoria Market, this family-run venue targets budget travelers who like a bit more comfort." Full review
Time Out
"From eight-bed dorms, to suites overlooking Melbourne, the Space Hotel offers budget accommodation in the heart of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One of Melbourne's few genuine flashpackers, this sleek, modern and immaculate hotel has something for all demographics, all at very reasonable prices." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Catering to flashpackers (backpackers with bigger budgets) and millennials looking for simple lodging, the Space Hotel fills the void between a modern hostel and a mid-range property." Full review