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Little Drifter North Melbourne

North Melbourne, Melbourne

Set in Melbourne, 1.5 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre, Little Drifter North Melbourne offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Sofia
From
Malaysia
Easily accessible location. 5 min walk to Queen Victoria Market. (Private) room was clean and equipped with towels and toiletries. Seemed to have a lot of facilities that I didn’t check out (lounge with pool table, rooftop, etc.). They had a cook out on the roof top the night I came but I sadly did not join. They have daily activities such a trivia nights, etc.! P/S luggages can be stored for $3 on day of check in, and $10 on day of check out. Towels can be bought for $8 and hair dryers can be borrowed from the reception (just leave your ID)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,480 reviews
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US$87.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Flinders Backpackers

Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

Flinders Backpackers is conveniently set in the centre of Melbourne, and provides a bar and free WiFi.

A
Andrea Jeannine
From
Switzerland
Very big kitchen, big Fridge, box to put your clothes in, big lockers in the room, great location in the tram free zone
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,988 reviews
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US$64.67
1 night, 2 adults
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Little Drifter Melbourne

Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

Surrounded by shops and eateries, this hostel is right in the middle of Elizabeth street and Queen Victoria Market where great bars, shops are restaurants within 1 minute walking distance.

L
Leonid
From
Netherlands
Comfortable spacious beds, wide common spaces, everyday activities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,119 reviews
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US$81.82
1 night, 2 adults
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Roamer St Kilda - formerly Selina St Kilda Melbourne

St Kilda, Melbourne

Located in the heart of St Kilda, just a few minutes' walk from the beach, a range of restaurants and shops. Tram stops are located at the door step, so you can conveniently get to and from the CBD.

A
Ayush
From
India
Great location. Historic wooden interiors. Very comfortable. They organise fun activities in the evening
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,038 reviews
Price from
US$60.81
1 night, 2 adults
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Space Hotel

Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

Space Hotel features a rooftop terrace, fully equipped fitness centre and a private cinema room. Some rooms have a private bathroom, and flat-screen TV.

C
Chaparro
From
France
Very nice and organized hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,474 reviews
Price from
US$91.71
1 night, 2 adults
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Ritz For Backpackers

St Kilda, Melbourne

Ritz Backpackers is finally re-opening with a face lift including all new bunk beds with privacy curtains, charger points, bed light and fan!

r
richard
From
New Zealand
Making pancakes on Sunday was great, made some great friends (I miss you Caroline), clean facilities !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
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US$79.67
1 night, 2 adults
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Mad Monkey Melbourne

West Melbourne, Melbourne

Head up to our awesome rooftop for city views and chill vibes, or gather in our spacious TV room and fully equipped kitchen – all creating the perfect social hub.

C
Christopher
From
United Kingdom
Mad Monkey is an amazing property! All the staff are super friendly. It’s a small hostel so everyone is really social and respectful of each others personal space. Cheap and affordable accommodation
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
US$60.70
1 night, 2 adults
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Summer House Melbourne

St Kilda, Melbourne

Located in St Kilda, Summer House Melbourne offers both dormitory and private rooms. There is an on-site bar and restaurant with billiards, a shared lounge area and a rooftop terrace.

K
Kameela
From
Singapore
It was our first time staying at a hostel and summer house is the best one we could have picked. The private room is spacious and the bed is super comfortable. The toilets were very clean and new. The staff were all extremely nice and everyone else that we met were all welcoming. The bar downstairs serves a great pint and its very easy to get into the city from the hostel by tram. The kitchen, although a bit small, was cozy and well cleaned every day. We could borrow an iron and hair dryer from the reception which was really helpful. There is a very cozy TV room and the staff was really helpful and accommodating to us. They definitely made our first hostel experience an extremely pleasant one. Kudos to the team at summer house!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 813 reviews
Price from
US$46.19
1 night, 2 adults
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Nomads St Kilda

St Kilda, Melbourne

Nomads St Kilda is a modern hostel located a 1-minute walk from the cafes and bars of Acland street and a 5-minute walk from the beach.

A
Adam
From
Sweden
Really lovely hostel for everyone, the bar was really fun especially monday night bingo! The bartenders were really friendly and provided great service! The staff at the hostel were all very lovely and friendly, and a special shout out to Naomi one of the girls in reception she was really lovely and helped us out alot, what a star! ⭐️ Defiently recommend and would stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 772 reviews
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US$65.32
1 night, 2 adults
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Europa Melbourne

Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

Situated in the heart of Melbourne and offering a free continental breakfast. Europa Melbourne is just 500 meters from Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central.

J
Junghoon
From
Peru
Bed is really comfortable. And really quit all room. But you should understand Everything is quiet. You'll be able to relax really quietly. And all the amenities, shops, and restaurants are nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,541 reviews
Price from
US$75.53
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Melbourne City Backpackers

    Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,512 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ walk from Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Sky Bus in Melbourne CBD, this hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free breakfast.

    From US$91.45 per night

  • Elizabeth Hostel

    Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.9
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 1,029 reviews

    Located in Melbourne CBD, Elizabeth Hostel is surrounded by a range of restaurants, cafes and bars.

    From US$56.08 per night

  • YHA Melbourne Central

    Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,902 reviews

    Boasting a rooftop terrace with BBQ facilities and amazing views of the CBD, Melbourne Central Hostel is situated within the Free Tram Zone.

    From US$83.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews

    Set in Melbourne and with Melbourne City Conference Centre reachable within 1.2 km, Queen Victoria Hostel offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

    From US$82.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

    Set in Melbourne, The Nunnery Accommodation features a shared lounge, terrace, BBQ facilities, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From US$108.87 per night

  • College Lawn Hotel

    Prahran, Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews

    Situated in Melbourne, within 2.8 km of Middle Park Beach and 3 km of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, College Lawn Hotel provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi.

    From US$77.20 per night

  • Pint On Punt Backpackers

    Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 989 reviews

    Offering backpacker accommodation, Pint On Punt is located above The Windsor Alehouse in Melbourne. It is 7 minutes’ drive from the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

    From US$72.58 per night

  • 50 Green St Windsor

    Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

    Attractively set in the Chapel Street district of Melbourne, 50 Green St Windsor is situated 2.8 km from Middle Park Beach, 4 km from Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and 4.2 km from Shrine of...

    From US$116.16 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in Melbourne and with Melbourne Central Station reachable within 700 metres, Ozi House Drummond provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • CarricHostel

    Melbourne
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, CarricHostel is located in Melbourne, less than 1 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated conveniently in the centre of Melbourne, 360K - Central Comfy Great Value - City offers free WiFi and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 950 reviews

    The Mansion Melbourne is attractively set in the centre of Melbourne, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, CarricHouse is situated in Melbourne, 1.5 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

    Ideally situated in the Carlton district of Melbourne, Ozi House Group is situated 1.1 km from Melbourne Museum, 1.8 km from Melbourne Central Station and 1.7 km from State Library of Victoria.

  • Landing Pads Brunswick

    Melbourne
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

    Landing Pads Brunswick in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Located in Melbourne and within 4.2 km of Melbourne Museum, 105 Twin Share BR with Fast WiFi - Brunswick East features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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  • lilihostel

    Melbourne
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

    Lilihostel is situated in Melbourne, within 8.4 km of Melbourne Central Station and 8.4 km of Southern Cross Station.

    From US$65.32 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.7
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

    St Kilda East backpackers' hostel in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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  • Little Drifter North Melbourne

    Hostel in North Melbourne, Melbourne
    Avg. price/night: US$114.81
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,480 reviews
    Rooms are comfortable and the staff are friendly. Great location close to tram lines in and around the city. The hostel hosts lots of social activities which are a great way of meeting people.
    Guest review by
    Kimran
    People with friends

  • Bayside House

    Hostel in Melbourne
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
    Location was good. Close to tram line. Lots of cafes near by. I only had one interaction with staff on check in and she was friendly. There was aircon and a fan in the room which helped with comfort levels on the really hot night I was there. Size of the room was good. Seems like quite a good place for backpackers and people wanting to meet new people as there are ample spaces to interact with others (at the pool table, the lounge area, the tables scattered around the hostel).
    Guest review by
    Kristina Eliza
    Solo traveller

  • Little Drifter North Melbourne

    Hostel in North Melbourne, Melbourne
    Avg. price/night: US$114.81
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,480 reviews
    Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Modern, clean, comfortable and new. They’ve been very clever in using technology (Bluetooth locks opened with an app on your phone). Great location near the Queen Victoria Markets and within the free tram zone.
    Guest review by
    Rachel
    Solo traveller

  • Europa Melbourne

    Hostel in Melbourne
    Avg. price/night: US$69.83
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,541 reviews
    Hostel good. People nice. Beds comfy with curtains. Cheap price. I recommend for budget travelers.
    Guest review by
    Jácomo Valência
    Solo traveller

  • Nomads St Kilda

    Hostel in Melbourne
    Avg. price/night: US$71.13
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 771 reviews
    Great location . Comfortable double private room. I choose this backpackers for my 18 year old daughter who was travelling alone based on previous reviews that said it was ideal for solo travellers. She was able to meet people easily and said that both the staff and the quests were super friendly and she felt very safe. The party atmosphere helped 😃
    Guest review by
    Beverley
    Solo traveller