380 Russell Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia
#106 of 206 hotels in Melbourne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1568 hostel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
7.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 December 2023
Haslina
AustraliaThe cramped dorm room. Got really hot - recommended for installation of small fans. There is an air con but it is directly in front of 2 beds unfortunately just the make up of the room. There is a window to open up , but on the other end of the dorm. If you're in the top bunk- there's not much clearance for your head, so I bumped my head a few times. Maybe if it was a 4 bed rather than 6 bed dorm- might eliminate the above problems Other than than- decent stay and I was able to sleep.
The location, away from the bustle of the city but not too far away. Your own section next to your bed for light and charging and a small shelf A decent size locker next to your bed to hang clothes/ put your luggage in. Comfy beds
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Zhixuan
TaiwanGym is a bit small and don’t have weights. Swimming pool was not very clean so no one used it
Location gym movie room kitchen is big.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Yeung
Hong KongNo hair dryer 🥲
The room and kitchen, and the good breakfast
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Melissa
AustraliaNowhere to put bags, cases.
Easy access to transport, clean and comfortable
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Liam
United KingdomNot the best location if coming from the airport. There was a lot of external noise from maintenence and could also hear other rooms. Showers & bathrooms outside of the bedroom areas. A/C unit quite loud.
Great location for walking in to Melbourne City centre. As hostels go this had great facilities for the money paid with an amazing rooftop area. Staff were also super friendly and helpful. Comfortable beds.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Russell
AustraliaSuper helpful and friendly staff at check in!, awesome!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Natasha
United KingdomNo curtains on the bunk beds in the dorms, and bathrooms weren't super clean or looked after, and quite limited for the number of people staying.
Good location, close to most transport links. Really helpful staff. Nice clean rooms, and a beautiful roof terrace to watch the sunset over the city from. Quite a social hostel.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Ei
MalaysiaThe air conditioner in the room I stayed seems didn’t function well sometimes and make me feel a bit warm and stuffy.
The location is superb. Walking distance to Victoria State Library and Melbourne Central. About 8mins walk to Queen Victoria Market. Facilities like kitchen, laundry provide convenience for travellers. Staffs are quite friendly.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Joanne1234
New ZealandThe beds need privacy curtains! A simple addition would make the world of difference. Also the beds need a thicker blanket or maybe an extra blanket - It can get quite cold in Melbourne after all. Wifi also doesn’t seem to work properly for websites like fb and Instagram, so that’s something to keep in mind. Overall it was a lovely stay and I would definitely stay here again on my next visit 😊
Loved the location, and the amenities were awesome. So glad there was AC in the rooms! Staff were lovely, and the common areas like the kitchen were cool to hang out in. The view from the top floor was nice - unfortunately the rain meant we couldn’t hang out there though 😓
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Brayden
New ZealandThe club below our room was quite loud, made it hard to sleep on the weekend
Clean and tidy, good facilities
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Darryl
AustraliaI was very pleased with the service, cleanliness and general friendly ambience of this establishment, so NO NEGATIVES from me
Great helpful & friendly staff. This is one of the best appointed hostel/hotels I've experience. The location is PERFECT ! In CBD, close to transport and all ammenities. Wide range of services and options in the hostel. Excellent kitchen and laundry.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Hubertus
NetherlandsCleanliless of the toilet/shower. Shower and toilet in 1 room.
Room and bed are good, location is perfect.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Jordan
AustraliaClean, comfy, friendly, easy to find. Will stay again.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Chris
AustraliaOur room was next to the main air conditioning system and was a bit noisy. Also some noise from other guests late.
Loved the location, free breakfast on a Sunday and the friendly staff.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Hazel
AustraliaEasy check in. Friendly staff. Super clean and great facilities! The rooms were spacious with a giant locker. Plugs, shelf and reading light at every bed and really comfy beds
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Mateo
AustraliaThere’s a lot of european people talking out loud all the f*** time
The building is great,
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Tom
IrelandWeren't assigned beds so you had to find which beds were available in your room but not a big deal.
Great location in the heart of the city, so close to many of the tourist attractions. Helpful staff and great communication prior to arrival. So many quality facilities such as quiet areas, a cinema room, small gym and amazing views of the Melbourne skyline from the rooftop and kitchen. Comfy beds and decent storage. Extended my stay and came back again.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Jan
GermanySlow wifi in room, many interruptions at TV due slow connection
Nice rooftop
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Anna
NetherlandsIt is a bit too big if you ask me. You have less opportunity to socialize with everyone
Spacious hotel, which has a lot of facilities. In the middle of the city centre, all on walking distance.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Tara
United KingdomThe kitchen wasn’t very clean, not enough cutlery
The location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Christie
AustraliaBathrooms weren't always the cleanest
Convenient place to stay. Comfy and good staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Gregor
SloveniaThe bed bunks are a little weak constructed, not really felt safe up there, everything moved around :) You need to pay 10$ to store the luggage last day since you have to check out until 10am and you want to use your day ahead before leaving the city.
Great kitchen, nice and helpful personel, fitness, terrace ...
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Neville
Australiasometimes waiting for toilet
location great
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Bagadiong
PhilippinesShared bathroom and I can hear the noise of the guests in the other rooms
The location is very close to city center
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Arran
United KingdomNice but toilet facilities ended up dirty
Stayed in October 2023
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