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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.

F
Firat
From
France
Had a Great stay at thé village North Melbourne, i stayed many Times and it is always thé Best! Merci Candice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,524 reviews
Price from
US$87.07
1 night, 2 adults

Flinders Backpackers

Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

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

Z
Zih-Cing
From
United States
Superb location!! Highly command if you wanna hang around center area or take a train to somewhere farther. Toilet and bathroom is very clean , room and bed are quite nice, too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,988 reviews
Price from
US$50.55
1 night, 2 adults

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
Lennox
From
Ireland
Excellent Experience I had a fantastic stay here .The rooms were exceptionally clean, the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, and the pints were delicious. I highly recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a great experience."
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,262 reviews
Price from
US$91
1 night, 2 adults

Roamer St Kilda

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.

E
Everton
From
Brazil
Really nice overall atmosphere and staff!! A special mention to the lovely Eymy from the café! Excelent person and barista! Made my mornings even better!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,061 reviews
Price from
US$60.33
1 night, 2 adults

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
Christopher
From
United Kingdom
Very spacious. Amazing staff. Great events raj by hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,366 reviews
Price from
US$97.54
1 night, 2 adults

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, 135 reviews
Price from
US$76.02
1 night, 2 adults

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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Price from
US$75.28
1 night, 2 adults

Summer House Melbourne

St Kilda, Melbourne

Featuring a bar, Summer House Melbourne is located in Melbourne in the Victoria region, less than 1 km from St Kilda Beach and 4.6 km from Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews
Price from
US$57.61
1 night, 2 adults

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, 779 reviews
Price from
US$134.66
1 night, 2 adults

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.

v
virginia
From
Spain
I found my Australian family there hahah Good beds privacy and cleaning
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,472 reviews
Price from
US$74.94
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,472 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,988 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,262 reviews

Save money on hostels in Melbourne and nearby – budget options available

Melbourne City Backpackers

Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,481 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$90.73 per night

YHA Melbourne Central

Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,761 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$89.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 452 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$81.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 805 reviews

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

From US$108.02 per night

Royal Derby Hotel

Fitzroy, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews

Royal Derby Hotel in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$86.70 per night

College Lawn Hotel

Prahran, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 284 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$75.28 per night

Pint On Punt Backpackers

Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 969 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$79.93 per night

50 Green St Windsor

Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 156 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$129.93 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Melbourne and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.7
Poor - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

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

From US$45.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 999 reviews

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

From US$62.19 per night
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
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 207 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 943 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.

From US$156.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 144 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 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 24 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

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

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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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Avg. price/night: US$138.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,524 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 533 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
Avg. price/night: US$138.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,524 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
Avg. price/night: US$98.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,472 reviews
Hostel good. People nice. Beds comfy with curtains. Cheap price. I recommend for budget travelers.
Guest review by
Jácomo Valência
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$93.61
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 779 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 😃
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Beverley
Solo traveller
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