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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 liked this hostel. a tiny world. small family. getting to know new people. You can learn new cultures. thanks to owner Matt and all staff.

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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.

This is a hostel, but the individual rooms with balconies have the most awesome city views. The kitchen/ dining area is spacious and the there young travelers come from all over the world. Very helpful staff. Excellent Melbourne location. Saturday is free pancake breakfast day and other activities are going on all the time. As a hostel, there should be no other choice and, as a hotel, one would be pressed to go elsewhere

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8.1
Very good
2,185 reviews
Price from
£25
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.

Excellent place, everything clean except showers. No very dirty but it would can be better.

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8
Very good
616 reviews
Price from
£20
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.

1. The staff was really friendly 2. Location is very accessible to all the major places in melbourne 3. It was very clean

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8.5
Very good
556 reviews
Price from
£27
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.

large kitchen, clean rooms, good bathroom facilities

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7.9
Good
1,511 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.

Lots of events like BBQ, Bingo and trivia was good to meet new people

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7.8
Good
3,463 reviews
Price from
£19
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
1,842 reviews
Price from
£18
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.

room, clean, location, kitchen.

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7.8
Good
2,899 reviews
Price from
£21
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
1,310 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, CarricHostel is located in Melbourne, 800 metres from Melbourne City Conference Centre. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is close to popular attractions like Melbourne Museum, Princess Theatre and Federation Square.

Kitchen is great,good location and helpful staff.

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7.1
Good
153 reviews
Price from
£22
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
     · 2,185 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.

    The facilities The cleanliness The beds The location

  • Flinders Backpackers
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,511 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

  • Europa Melbourne
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,463 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Melbourne and offering a free continental breakfast, Europa Melbourne caters to International guests & is just 500 meters from Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central.

    Location. Free BBQ Thursday night Breakfast included.

  • The Village Melbourne
    Budget options available
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,841 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.

  • YHA Melbourne Central
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,899 reviews

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

    It was easy to navigate. Space. Different options.

  • Melbourne City Backpackers
    Budget options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,310 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
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 153 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
     · 274 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

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
     · 556 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
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 614 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.

    Amazing Rooftop, super clean and bed so comfortable

  • Selina St Kilda Melbourne
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 688 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.

  • Royal Derby Hotel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 147 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

  • 50 Green St Windsor
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 62 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

  • Queen Victoria Hostel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 484 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

  • Summer House Melbourne Backpackers
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 759 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

  • Nomads St Kilda
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 702 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.

    Very good quality, friendly staff and great location.

  • 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
     · 696 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
     · 836 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.

    The breakfast was good but I reckon it can have more variety

  • lilihostel
    Central location
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 60 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.

  • Elizabeth Hostel
    4.1
    Scored 4.1
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 993 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

  • 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.

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Hostels that guests love in Melbourne

  • 6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 357 reviews
    I liked that I got to have my own space, even if it was just a room, it my room for a night. I've paid more for a backpackers hostel which didn't have a smokers area, had to share with 3 other blokes and dormitory style setting. Here you get a literal house with your own safe and private (and not small either) room.
    Pitchford
    Solo traveller
  • 6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 201 reviews
    It's a cheap hostel in a great location Comfortable bed and good shower
    Stephen
    People with friends
  • 7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 492 reviews
    Location was good. Close to tram line. Lots of cafes near by. I only had one interaction with staff on check in and she was friendly. There was aircon and a fan in the room which helped with comfort levels on the really hot night I was there. Size of the room was good. Seems like quite a good place for backpackers and people wanting to meet new people as there are ample spaces to interact with others (at the pool table, the lounge area, the tables scattered around the hostel).
    Kristina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £95.04
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 614 reviews
    Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Modern, clean, comfortable and new. They’ve been very clever in using technology (Bluetooth locks opened with an app on your phone). Great location near the Queen Victoria Markets and within the free tram zone.
    Rachel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £103.40
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 985 reviews
    Location - It is right across from Flinders Street station and near to the cafes and tourist attractions. Female dormitory & safety - guests are issued a card to access the hostel's dormitories. The female dormitory also has a shared bathroom inside. People inside are nice Facilities - socket and storage shelf at your own bed, shared bathroom inside the room and along corridors, co-working space and kitchen, bar at the basement
    Sang Hui
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £87.81
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,028 reviews
    Budget motel that was comfortable, clean, and with a great location, close and walkable to Melbourne centre of city. Despite being on a busy street, we found it was quiet and secure at night, with a security gate and pass to ensure safe parking.
    Robyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £67.66
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,463 reviews
    Hostel good. People nice. Beds comfy with curtains. Cheap price. I recommend for budget travelers.
    Jácomo Valência
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £59.43
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 702 reviews
    Great location . Comfortable double private room. I choose this backpackers for my 18 year old daughter who was travelling alone based on previous reviews that said it was ideal for solo travellers. She was able to meet people easily and said that both the staff and the quests were super friendly and she felt very safe. The party atmosphere helped 😃
    Beverley
    Solo traveller
  • 6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,841 reviews
    Great location, very cheap compared to most other hostels.
    Ben
    Young couple
  • 6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,841 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

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