167 Franklin Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia
#182 of 206 hotels in Melbourne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1267 hostel reviews
6.6Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2023
James
New ZealandPeople 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
Sandra
ChileI 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
Junic
United Arab EmiratesThe 1100 check out is frustrating
The staff are always very warm and know nd to ke
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Ratu
AustraliaThat 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
Panze
ChinaThe 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
Joseph
AustraliaSome 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
Abdi
AustraliaReally 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
Ever
ColombiaThe 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
Will
AustraliaI like the vibe -the staff are genuinely helpful
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Will
AustraliaKyra on the bar was a very nice smiley person pleasure to meet and great conversationalist
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Will
AustraliaRob at reception was really friendly, professional, and helpful 👍
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Deyaneyra
United KingdomNot 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
Cláudia
AustraliaVery 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
Shiori
JapanThank you Thales!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 28 June 2023
Alan
Australia.
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Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Pierre
FranceExtremely 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
Nicole
SpainToilets 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
Alan
Australiathe 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
Kei
JapanPrivacy, swaying bed, lack of water
cheap price
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 June 2023
Georgie
AustraliaShower 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
James
New ZealandThe 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
Mark
New ZealandThe 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
Jasmina
NetherlandsThe 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
Ellis
United KingdomWake up call
Free drink
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Katiemcgee
IrelandMost 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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