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Reviews of The Village Melbourne 3 stars

167 Franklin Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia

#181 of 207 hotels in Melbourne

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1239 hostel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.8

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    6.4

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  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You will be assigned bunk beds and not be able to choose freely. The free voucher for the downstairs bar said you could use it after 5pm, but when you went over in the evening, the waiter said you had to use it before 7pm. It didn't say this when it was given to me

    Tall girl with short hair waitress is very nice, packages can be stored here.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    is what's expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No storage space in kitchen, obviously it's gonna be a bit noisy

    very much the party place, loads going on, free pool, ping pong, events, and gym

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Squeaky beds

    Value for money

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very clean i feel like but with the cheap price cant complain more

    Location really convenient for CBD area

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good one
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just one hanger in the toilet, maybe you should have more. And the bed E does not have a locker, which is so inconvenient

    Clean, the beddings and pillows are so white and clean, no stain or dirtiness. Each room has a toilet, and the toilet is clean too

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Locker in the room. But you Can let your stuff near the reception.

    Confortable bed. Nice place with a bar and lot of activities each day.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    8.0
    it was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the luggage room is messy and smells.

    the room was nice, its good if you want to socialise with other people. for the price its unbeatable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Bathroom and Thief in the hostel...

    Location, price and Staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A surcharge of approximately $5 when booking a bed. Red wine overcharged by $2 more than advertised during happy hour when asking for the house wine. A smell of a toilet when in kitchen level 3. One other person in room 320 always coughing earl and late hours of the night.

    Room close to the kitchen. Gym access.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    6.0
    Okay hostel for a few nights, but wouldn't recommend for a longer stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was a bit dirty in my opinion. For example, in the kitchen, there were many flies because I think someone forgot their food there or so and some people did not properly wash the pots after using them so there was, for example, still a layer of dried rice in them. Also our room and the bathroom had a weird smell for some reason which was still there the next day. The shower curtain was quite dirty and already had holes. It would've also been nice to have a bin in the bathroom. And the locker room for the baggage storage had a really strong bad smell to it, it seemed like it hadn't been cleaned for a long time.

    Big lounge, very social atmosphere and free welcome drink. Very central location and super friendly staff! We could also store our luggage for free before checking in and after checking out which was great. There was also a big kitchen and eating area. Our room had a window and AC. Also, every bed had its own charging sockets and a light.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    8.0
    Good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen could have been a bit cleaner.

    Good location. Nice double room that I booked. Has washing machines and access to kitchen and gym.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was super dirty, gross

    Very central

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I have never waited for check-in for so long. I don't know what the capacity is, but that little reception is not going to cover that amount of people. We are talking about more than 45 minutes of waiting time in the queue. Also, it was quite funny always see people waiting for an elevator in queues. It's also a bit of a party hostel so get ready for that.

    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.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty,

    Position

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were not enough clean tea towels in the kitchen

    Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Also the evening programs are very creative

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was hot if didn't on the air-conditioned

    Kitchen and open area activities place was Big and comfortable

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I love the atmosphere there.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    6.0
    Good location to know the city, not to stay for long term.
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most of washing machines/dryers not working. Housekeeping could actually clean the rooms instead of just taking the bin. Some sockets not working.

    The location and most facilities.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little untidy. But I guess that happens when you share rooms with others.

    Location was great. Great atmosphere.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No rooms in our room

    Our door didn’t lock so we got upgraded from an 8 bed dorm to 4 bed!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not all rooms have lockers

    The private bathrooms are really nice and the kitchens are big and spacious

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    the room size was a little cramped with luggage.

    The location was great and central to all major amenities including three gyms.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    8.0
    It was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were pretty small

    Very good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    7.0
    Long term stay (2 months)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 19 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One person in the room on drugs/withdrawal that was extremely erratic and had to be taken to the hospital at some point. Never came back again but I’m certain their stuff is still in the room today. Obviously not the fault of the property but be aware that it happens. Bed assignment randomly changes in the app (happened 3 times during a single booking), which causes confusion. Hindrance that the kitchen closes during 11pm-5am, especially if you work at night like I did. They say its to reduce sound, but I stayed in the room next to the kitchen and you do not hear anything in the rooms. An hour or so for cleaning is fair. Bathrooms not always the cleanest, since they skip cleaning if there is someone inside the bathroom at that time. Also a single bathroom for 16/18 people causes ‘queues’ in the mornings and evenings. Extremely annoying announcements over the PA system for the happy hours, announcing the drink specials or telling the ladies to put on makeup and make their way downstairs to party. EVERY SINGLE DAY. Fine in the common areas but very loud and absolutely unnecessary in the bedrooms where people are sleeping!

    Good location near shops, activities, restaurants and PT. The new style bunks are great, the old ones not so much. Mattress is comfortable. Air-con works properly in some rooms, not in others (or the settings are set way too hot (32!) and cannot be changed manually. Depending on what floor you are on, kitchens are hit and miss. One has many plates/cutlery/pans etc. (2), the other floor just way understocked and very dirty (3). Great that there is a free gym on site! Staff is really lovely and helpful, definitely the highlight (except for the seccy that is often there at night, not very helpful at all; such as not opening the lobby doors if your phone dies).

    Stayed in November 2023

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