80 Victoria Parade East Melbourne, East Melbourne, 3002 Melbourne, Australia
#71 of 205 hotels in Melbourne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 331 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
7.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 May 2024
Siri
NetherlandsNice and quiet hostel. Kitchen was pretty crowded at times, but overall good facilities. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Benjamin
United KingdomLocation was great - just outside the free tram zone and super close to Firzroy. Staff were super kind. Beds comfortable. Plenty of showers and toilets.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Meiju
FinlandThe streets were very loud (complimentary ear plugs are offered), there is no hook for towels in the room, the dining area is small and the bed was very hard.
Two pillows per person, friendly staff, big towels!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Davide
ItalyTidy and clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Elly
AustraliaDid smell a bit like damp but not too bad
Beautiful building, didn’t feel overcrowded, lovely staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
David
CanadaWifi didnt work.
All good, comfortable, classy
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Zoe
United KingdomThe bathrooms and kitchens were not as clean as when I stayed previously. The bunk beds were extremely wobbly and squeaky! But otherwise the stay was fab.
This is my second time staying here and I love how chilled and welcoming it is there. Has everything you need and the staff are lovely and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Lyvia
FranceNothing
Each bunk bed had privacy curtains, a socket and an individual lamp. Bathroom was clean and kitchen well equipped. I was lucky enough to use the brand new kitchenware they brought in and it was awesome! Staff was super friendly as well. Overall, the place feels very homely and even more if you make some friends there
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Nila
AustraliaAs it is a shared accommodation with high flow of customers flow, noise is expected. However, when roommates have less understanding to control their to noise levels, stays could be potentially becoming less enjoyable.
Convenience location and helpful and friendly crews.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Llallico
AustraliaMore kitchen utensils and replace the pans in poor condition.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Eternity
AustraliaNo grocery store close by.....maybe you could have some long life milk available for sale? Only one toilet on ground floor....
Historic building that my great grandmother trained in to become a Salvation Army officer late 1890s. Trams nearby. Lovely gardens close by. Thank you for clearing out space in fridges/shelves by regular discarding items of vacated guests. This is seldom done in other hostels. Great staff, best I've met past 2mths travelling WA & Vic. Great lounge with Netflix. Appreciate the no alcohol regulation; keeps the place clean, safe, quiet, & friendly . Thanks for allowing a 60yo single female stay!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Niina
GermanyI really liked staying at the Mansion, I thought the old building was charming. The female dorm I stayed in was a normal dorm room, you have your own lamp and socket, the beds were ok and all that. The staff was super nice and the common areas were nice, even if the kitchen got a bit crowded sometimes.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Katharina
AustriaThe bed was -very- squeaky and I couldn't sleep well because I was afraid to wake the others in the room.
Friendly people, great location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Eleanor
United KingdomA quiet yet sociable hostel! 5 minute walk to the free tram zone! Everything was clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Gregory
FranceA lot of equipment really need to be changes + there is not enough common areas. As a result a lot of people have to go up the stairs to find where to sit in the corridor. Going to your room on the second floor (sorry but it is actually a 4th floor high building because this is an old building) is quite tiring without any elevator.
The neighbourhood area, the proximity with free tramways, the large streets in front, the wide reception area, the TV room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Shannon
IrelandNot the cleanest place I've been and rooms are noisy, the beds are very shaky and squeaky
Location was ideal and staff were great
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Joana
GermanyBig thanks to Matt who found my headphones after I forgot them in the room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Andre
Germany- slow WIFI - not a lot of activities
- Well equipped kitchen with lots of free stuff - beautiful building with lovely garden - many clean showers / toilets
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Rodney
PhilippinesMany toilets out of order
Location, air-conditioning
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Sharma
AustraliaClean facilities
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Clara
GermanyThere was one insect in the room and the shower. I guess it is difficult to avoid that, they seemed to try hard (no food in rooms rule etc.). We felt like there could be more preparation-space in the kitchen, you kept standing in each others way. The window kept no noise out and the property is located at a big street. There could be a few touch ups, the paint comes off the walls here and there and I didn’t like that there was a mat in the downstairs shared toilet, I felt it seemed a little unhygienic.
We had a private room with shared bathrooms, the room was small with a few hangers and a well-sized Bed. We felt very comfortable and welcome in the hostel. The kitchen was very well equipped, it even had a contact-grill! The garden was nice aswell. The Staff was very welcoming! We were allowed to use the facilities all day, after check-out! There was a regular cleaning schedule. The location is awesome, right next to Fitzroy quarter und very central! We walked to the train station. Also it’s inside the free tram zone!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Tze
SingaporeNone
It was my first dorm experience and it was awesome! Rose was the one who attended to me throughout the stay. She was really patient and helpful 🫶 Everyone is easygoing and friendly. Facilities are clean and fully-equipped. Location is really convenient at Parliament station - You can travel within the free tram zone around the city, or take the train and it's few min walk from Parliament station. Thanks Mansion!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Wei
TaiwanSubs can add a small table in the shower room
It’s clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Lydia
AustraliaBuilding is quite old, no lift
Comfortable beds, free towels, curtains (only cover half of the bed tho), free spices, friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
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