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Reviews of The Village Melbourne 3 stars

167 Franklin Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia

#182 of 206 hotels in Melbourne

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Review score

Based on 1267 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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Showing 151 – 175

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    6.0
    Smelly & noise
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People in the room snoring loud. Farting & laughing to them selves and coughing in the room found disturbing. Also the toilet gets bombed & stinks out the beaded room

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that the beds did not have curtains and my room (207) it smelled like food.

    The hostal was always very clean I love that, the kitchen it is very good clean tidy and plenty of space. The have a lot of space in common areas.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 1100 check out is frustrating

    The staff are always very warm and know nd to ke

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That it's an all night venue.

    The location was absolutely fantastic being amongst some of the best Asian Restaurants in Melbourne. The architecture of this accommodation style is typical of Melbourne and what it has to offer. Well done.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi is really bad. The internet connection is often disconnected and hard to connect again. There are not many toilets, sometimes you have to wait

    The location is good in the city center.the staff is friendly and room is clean

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    8.0
    The Village Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the staff treat you with a little disrespect when I think guests should be treated with more care then themselves! When you have a guest you go above and beyond to make them comfortable and happy, sometimes the staff seemed more selfish, but many of the staff were great. I'd put it more down to the managers, as too self-important.

    I met some AWESOME people! Learnt a lot!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really small room and the bed is too small for tall people (190cm max)

    Really good atmosphere for young people and i was well received by Fran and the others.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    8.0
    Great price-quality balance; for more, pay more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The toilets are generally kept quite clean, but it would be beneficial to schedule a weekly deep clean to eliminate particles from corners and edges. Moreover, the manager should attend to the building's structure, as there are some easily fixable holes that need attention. The kitchen ought to be open 24/7, enabling guests to use it at their convenience. Additionally, the large rooms with 18 beds should be transformed into capsule accommodations to enhance comfort, as it can be challenging to sleep amidst constant movement and lights when many people are around. Given its vast property, the hostel holds great potential to improve its review score on Booking.com. The manager must ensure that the next 400 guests leave a review with a score above 7.5 to boost overall ratings. However, to achieve this, some improvements need to be implemented. One notable issue is the absence of a quiet place for guests to work on their laptops. The property has ample space that could be utilized for this purpose. For instance, the TV room could be relocated, and a dedicated study area could be established to provide a peaceful environment free from external noise. Additionally, it appears that the hostel lacks an admission policy, resulting in guests of varying ages staying together. Implementing an age-admission policy could prevent guests who do not meet the required conditions for this type of environment from staying, thus enhancing customer satisfaction. I perused some reviews on Booking.com and intriguingly, there were no responses from the business to any of them. I am confident that this review will not receive any feedback from the business owner or manager either.

    The linens were clean and white, and the location is conveniently close to the tram stop. Additionally, the room features a private bathroom. However, despite the presence of private toilets in some rooms, they are not fully functional for the entire business. While the toilets may be occupied in some rooms, others remain unused, reducing the hostel's capacity to accommodate people's needs.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like the vibe -the staff are genuinely helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kyra on the bar was a very nice smiley person pleasure to meet and great conversationalist

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rob at reception was really friendly, professional, and helpful 👍

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough bathrooms. Could be a tad cleaner.

    Nice central location, It’s a big space - ping pong table and couches, easy to make friends and socialise. Has a big luggage room available. Fran & Thales we’re very friendly and helpful with checking in & out :)

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very uncomfortable pillow and not clean. Found stuff under my bed when I got to the room

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thank you Thales!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    6.0
    Could be better
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely noisy.. when your room is located close to the kitchen and the dining tables, it’s a permanent level of noise that come straight into your room… Also the kitchen is closed after 11pm, which if your work late is quite embarrassing. Be aware of the no by your own drink policy, only the ones purchased form the bar are allowed. Something I didn’t like at all, is that they were offering free hot dogs for anyone who was giving a good review. Otherwise it wasn’t free, seriously? Others hostel often offers free breakfast, pizza night or hot dogs for lunch without asking for anything. Simply good intentions and services will lead to better review.

    Well located in the CBD. The 4 beds dorm is quite spacious!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    7.0
    You get what you paid for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilets inside room are extremely dirty. All time smelly. I don’t know how often they wash the shower curtains but in my room they smell like pee. They kindly change my room because the first room where I was supposed to be was on the top of a berth without guardrail. I mean, the hostel was cheaper compared with others I checked. So I can complain too much.

    It is extremely near to all the “ attractions “ in CBD. They also do some activities to create a good vibe on the hostel and the stuff was extremely kind.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    8.0
    clean and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the dryers took three attempts to dry the clothes.

    location was central to Melbourne central business district and also to Queen Victoria markets

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    7.0
    If you want to save money, go here!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Privacy, swaying bed, lack of water

    cheap price

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    7.0
    Wonderful! So much fun.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Shower was cold only... good to wake you up after a big night.

    The common room, the staff were very welcoming and the people I met were wonderful. Hostel management clearly cared about getting people together and bonding and hosted a bunch of fun events (eg. Beer pong tournament and trivia night) super fun!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    8.0
    Convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had bad feet smell from an other stayed. Having to wait after check out to be check-in (extended stay). Toilet in the room become faulty two occasions

    Room was quite

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    8.0
    A home away from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I didn't like was that I found some people sleeping in the common areas just outside of the actual dorms because I didn't know if they were meant to be in the facility as they should have been sleeping in their rooms/dorms if they were.

    The venue has free table tennis, pool tables, trivia night,beer pong and a very basic fitness centre. It has a fantastic kitchen with lots of cutlery and crockery. There are lots of backpackers from different parts of the world there and it was interesting chatting to them about their home countries.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    6.0
    Did not feel safe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms were not cozy at all and didn't have flooring. Our bathroom was really dirty and I don't think it got cleaned often. Almost all washing machines and dryers were broken. And I got the feeling that a lot of homeless people slept in this hostel, that was not quite the vibe I was looking for.

    There were nice common rooms and a nice kitchen. There is a gym available for the guests. The hostel was also located in the cbd, but I did not really feel safe in that neighbourhood.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wake up call

    Free drink

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most of the time sheets for bed were hard to get, no duvet sheets at time or having to use a flat sheet for a fitted sheet

    Very central and friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2023

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