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Landing Pads Brunswick in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 3 km from Melbourne Zoo, the hostel with free WiFi is also 5.3 km away from Melbourne Museum. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

I loved this hostel. I personally think it was one of the best I have been. The staff was superb. Starting at check-in when Virgine showed me around nicely. Also the other staff (Redd and Ezra) are amazing people who make you feel welcome the moment you enter the hostel. Moreover, the living room and the backyard is a big hangout spot to meet new crowds and build friendships, with for me as a solo traveler is one of the most important things. I enjoyed the stay so much that I extended twice. Thank you so much!

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9.2
Superb
56 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Space Melbourne offers modern accommodation in the heart of Melbourne CBD, with a choice of private or dormitory rooms. All rooms include air conditioning, heating, linen, towels, lockers and a socket near the bed.

Everything was really good there. Can't choose one.

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8.1
Very good
2,221 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

The Mansion features renovated rooms over three levels, connected by a grand double spiral staircase. The rooms are fitted out with bunk beds complete with privacy curtain, thick mattresses and pillows, a private bed light, power point and a locker. There is also a whole floor with air-conditioning available.

clean bathrooms and public area, beds with curtains, helpful and kind staffs

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8.5
Very good
577 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

Featuring a bar, shared lounge and free WiFi, Flinders Backpackers is located in Melbourne, 300 metres from Block Arcade Melbourne and 400 metres from St Paul's Cathedral. The property is set 1.5 km from National Gallery of Victoria, 1.8 km from Arts Centre Melbourne and 3.3 km from Southbank Promenade. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen for guests.

That was my 2nd visit and the facilities are well renovated. The bracelet key system was a big help for me to be mobile without worry of leaving keys anywhere.

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7.9
Good
1,532 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Guests can stay in either a private room or a dormitory room which all offer air-conditioning and heating. The unique bunk beds offer a power socket and 2 USB sockets as well as a private reading light. Linen and towels are provided and there are lockers and luggage storage for guests convenience.

The room is cleaned. Quite place to stay. Friendly staff.

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7.8
Good
3,534 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Located in Melbourne CBD, Elizabeth Hostel is surrounded by a range of restaurants, cafes and bars. Free WiFi is available in the lobby and 30 minutes' of free WiFi per device, per day is available in the rooms. Guests can enjoy a movie in the shared lounge/TV room.

Good location , could pick my own bed in the room

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4.1
Review score
1,006 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Surrounded by shops and eateries, this hostel is right in the middle of Elizabeth street and Queen Victoria Market where great bars, shops are restaurants within 1 minute walking distance. Melbourne Central train station is just a 5 minute walk away.

Pretty much everything: - The people working in there were amazing and heartwarming. - They have a bar and lounge with pool and ping pong tables! - All 4 levels had their own kitchen. - They made parties at the lower ground and the sound didn’t affect the rooms when it came to sleeping. - Each room had its own bathroom, with housekeepers cleaning it everyday. - Elevators to go to every floor. - Couches were pretty much everywhere and were really comfortable. There was always a place to sit. I had an amazing time. I’m definitely coming back.

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6.6
Review score
1,903 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

All rooms include bunk beds, individual reading lights, electronic door locks and access to shared bathroom facilities. The dormitory rooms feature secure luggage lockers and there are private rooms available.

Excellent location with the tram stop right at the doorstep, conveniently situated within the free tram zone. Transportation is easily accessible. The rooms and common areas are tidy and clean. The facilities are comprehensive, and the kitchen is well-maintained and spotless.

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7.8
Good
2,971 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

All rooms have access to shared shower and toilet facilities. Private rooms and female-only dormitory rooms are available.

We are an international backpackers hostel and require an international passport for check in at all times.

Near Central Station, Chinatown

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7
Good
1,325 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Set in Melbourne, 1.4 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre, The Village North Melbourne offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features karaoke and a tour desk.

The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at the hostel.

Super clean and efficient receptionist.

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7.9
Good
673 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Space Hotel
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,221 reviews

    Space Hotel features a rooftop terrace, fully equipped fitness centre and a private cinema room. Some rooms have a private bathroom, and flat-screen TV.

    Was fantastic I could stay there n not leave for a holiday

  • Flinders Backpackers
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,532 reviews

    Featuring a bar, shared lounge and free WiFi, Flinders Backpackers is located in Melbourne, 300 metres from Block Arcade Melbourne and 400 metres from St Paul's Cathedral.

    Clean, big kitchen and enough seating, central location

  • Elizabeth Hostel
    Budget options available
    4.1
    Scored 4.1
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 1,006 reviews

    Located in Melbourne CBD, Elizabeth Hostel is surrounded by a range of restaurants, cafes and bars.

    Best hostel ive ever stayed in and ive stayed in 5 star hostels

  • The Village Melbourne
    Budget options available
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,903 reviews

    Surrounded by shops and eateries, this hostel is right in the middle of Elizabeth street and Queen Victoria Market where great bars, shops are restaurants within 1 minute walking distance.

    Automatitation of the rooms, "keys" etc.

  • Melbourne City Backpackers
    Budget options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,325 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ walk from Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Sky Bus in Melbourne CBD, this hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free breakfast.

    Good to have tea, cereal with soya milk & tost.

  • CarricHostel
    Budget options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 155 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, CarricHostel is located in Melbourne, 800 metres from Melbourne City Conference Centre.

    Location is excellent, near trams, buses easy walks

  • College Lawn Hotel
    Budget options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 276 reviews

    Boasting a bar, College Lawn Hotel is situated in Melbourne in the Victoria region, 2.9 km from Middle Park Beach and 3 km from Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

    Staff were a laugh! Room was clean and comfortable

  • Queen Victoria Hostel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 488 reviews

    Set in Melbourne and within 1.1 km of Melbourne City Conference Centre, Queen Victoria Hostel has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    Clean, very accommodating, as a solo female I felt very safe

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Melbourne

  • Landing Pads Brunswick
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 56 reviews

    Landing Pads Brunswick in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Friendly people, place well organized and kept clean, best location in Melbourne.

  • The Mansion Melbourne
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 577 reviews

    The Mansion Melbourne (formerly Home at the Mansion) was refurbished in 2019 and offers a fusion of chilled vibes, heritage charm, stylish spaces and hotel staff at your service.

    Staff very kind and the cleaning of the public space

  • The Village North Melbourne
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 673 reviews

    Set in Melbourne, 1.4 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre, The Village North Melbourne offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Comfy and private bunks, spacious and clean lounge area

  • Royal Derby Hotel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 157 reviews

    Royal Derby Hotel in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

    Excellent location with very tidy rooms/general areas

  • Selina St Kilda Melbourne
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 703 reviews

    Located in the heart of St Kilda, just a few minutes' walk from the beach, a range of restaurants and shops. Tram stops are located at the door step, so you can conveniently get to and from the CBD.

    Great location near to St Kilda Beach. Friendly, helpful staff.

  • YHA Melbourne Central
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,971 reviews

    Boasting a rooftop terrace with BBQ facilities and amazing views of the CBD, Melbourne Central Hostel is situated within the Free Tram Zone.

    Nice location and accessible from the main station.

  • Summer House Melbourne Backpackers
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 760 reviews

    Located in St Kilda, Summer House Melbourne Backpackers offers both dormitory and private rooms. There is an on-site bar and restaurant with billiards, a shared lounge area and a rooftop terrace.

    Room and bathroom was great - comfortable and clean

  • 50 Green St Windsor
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 63 reviews

    Attractively set in the Chapel Street district of Melbourne, 50 Green St Windsor is situated 2.8 km from Middle Park Beach, 4 km from Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and 4.2 km from Shrine of...

    safe and clean, private, convenient location to Chapel st

  • Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 708 reviews

    Nomads St Kilda is a modern hostel located a 1-minute walk from the cafes and bars of Acland street and a 5-minute walk from the beach.

    Great location, great atmosphere and good offers on drinks!

  • CarricHouse
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 170 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, CarricHouse is situated in Melbourne, 1.3 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre.

    很喜歡兩個房間用一個廁所,因為這樣就不用擔心太多人搶廁所,這點真的很用心,而且每天都有員工打掃公共區域,真的很推薦!

  • The Nunnery Accommodation
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 702 reviews

    Set in Melbourne, The Nunnery Accommodation features a shared lounge, terrace, BBQ facilities, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Great location and privacy. Good option for a few days

  • Pint On Punt Backpackers
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 846 reviews

    Offering backpacker accommodation, Pint On Punt is located above The Windsor Alehouse in Melbourne. It is 7 minutes’ drive from the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

    Good community, a lot of people from different background.

  • lilihostel
    Central location
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 61 reviews

    Set within 6.4 km of Melbourne Zoo and 8 km of Melbourne City Conference Centre, lilihostel features rooms in Melbourne.

    L'ambiance multi culturelle La gentillesse de l'accueil

  • South Yarra Hostel
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 201 reviews

    Set in Melbourne and with Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne reachable within 1.3 km, South Yarra Hostel offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the...

    Staff member was great. No complaints. Would stay again for sure.

  • St Kilda East backpackers' hostel
    3.7
    Scored 3.7
    Poor
    Rated poor
     · 171 reviews

    Just 10 minutes’ drive from St Kilda Sea Baths, St Kilda East backpackers' hostel offers a free on-site parking. Guests have access to shared kitchen facilities and a spacious communal lounge area .

    Enjoy meeting new people, having a good time, and comfortable stay.

FAQ about hostels in Melbourne





Hostels that guests love in Melbourne

  • Avg. price/night: £41.34
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 846 reviews
    Nice location with a tram station around the corner. The pub is quite nice with varieties of beer and typical pub food. There is 25% off the food but still pretty expensive, seeing that most people only choose that hostel because it's cheap and the only they can afford.
    Ioanna Skempe
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £116.02
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,968 reviews
    Great location Very spacious apartment, great for large family. Cheap and easy parking available onsite
    Kate
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £84.38
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 673 reviews
    Had an incredible stay, definitley one of the best hostels I have stayed at. Felt clean, organised and modern. Loved it. WIll stay again for sure.
    Maggie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.81
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,534 reviews
    All is really well thought out. They offer free breakfast and they lend you a kitchen set for a 10$ deposit that is for your use only. All beds are labelled so you can make sure no one will be occupying yours They do several events during the week such as free bbq on Thursday or bingo night on Wednesday. The best hostel in Melbourne if you ask me.
    Alberto Antonio
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £84.38
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 673 reviews
    The best hostel ever!!! Pedro the housekeeping manager and Victor are amazing! Thai from the desk is brilliant! That is why I extended 3 times!
    Breno
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £52.21
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,325 reviews
    The place is good to socialise and meet new people..it's super close to the southern cross, that's why I chose the hostel in the first place. The staff was super friendly
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £166.13
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,846 reviews
    Great location, spacious, clean and safe. Succeed our expectations
    Kate
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £156.11
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,696 reviews
    Clean hotel. Felt safe, great location.
    sarah
    Family with young children
  • 6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,903 reviews
    It's a huge hostel, you can meet a lot of new people and the kitchens are quite spacious also, great location in the north edge of Melbourne CBD.
    Viliam
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £162.96
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,013 reviews
    At the lower price was expecting something a bit cheap and similar to a backpackers. I was surprised by how nice the room was. Clean and comfortable in a great location, plenty to do nearby and a great view of the river and Southbank
    Lachlan
    People with friends

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