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Just 5 minutes’ walk from Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Sky Bus in Melbourne CBD, this hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free breakfast. There is free luggage storage and free WiFi throughout. Melbourne City Backpackers (formerly King St Backpackers) is a 5-minute walk from Southern Cross Station and a 10-minute walk from Etihad Stadium. Melbourne Aquarium is just 700 metres away. Guests have access to free internet stations in the lobby. Laundry facilities with washing machine and dryer are available. All rooms have access to shared shower and toilet facilities. Private rooms and female-only dormitory rooms are available. Breakfast is free for guests every morning 8am-11am. Reception hours 8am-11pm. We are an international backpackers hostel and require an international passport for check in at all times.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Melbourne, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1


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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.1
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.0
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.2
Low score for Melbourne
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Melbourne City Backpackers

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Table tennis
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese

House rules

Melbourne City Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Melbourne City Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note you are unable to book out entire dorm rooms or make large group bookings without consultation with Melbourne City Backpackers first.

Melbourne City Backpackers is unable to guarantee that all members of group bookings can be accommodated in the same room.

Requests for a top or bottom bunk can not be guaranteed.

Please note that the property is unable to accommodate guests under the age of 18 years of age.

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Melbourne City Backpackers

  • Melbourne City Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Table tennis
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The prices at Melbourne City Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Melbourne City Backpackers is 800 yards from the centre of Melbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Melbourne City Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.