The 10 best hostels in Essendon, Australia

The best hostels in Essendon

Some of the best backpacker spots in Essendon

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Little Drifter North 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.

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, 1,510 reviews

Price from

US$86.26

1 night, 2 adults

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Flinders Backpackers

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

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

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, 1,987 reviews

Price from

US$50.08

1 night, 2 adults

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Little Drifter Melbourne

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

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.

Ekaterina

From

Belarus

That was a really amazing experience! Everything was clean, staff was friendly and extremely safe. I would highly recommend it for those traveling alone. It is a great location and lots of things to do in the hostel and right outside.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,195 reviews

Price from

US$90.15

1 night, 2 adults

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Space Hotel

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

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.

Julia

From

Spain

fast check in, very helpful personnel, lot of facilities, well equipped kitchen, many bathrooms, comfortable beds with night tables (light and plugs) - excellent

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,403 reviews

Price from

US$96.63

1 night, 2 adults

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Mad Monkey Melbourne

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

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.

Karishma Kamal

From

India

Beds amazing beds Ofcourse Emra too good takes care of everything

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

Price from

US$74.58

1 night, 2 adults

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Europa Melbourne

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

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.

XINYU

From

Hong Kong

The breakfast is delicious. And the staffs is very helpful.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5

Good - What previous guests thought, 4,514 reviews

Price from

US$74.25

1 night, 2 adults

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YHA Melbourne Central

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

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

Chaochao

From

China

I just love this YHA so much! Incredible customer service(they will recommend tours upon their own experience with passion, you can tell they are the expert of travelling, and you know you can trust them, I love it so much); Nice bathroom and kitchen(clean, and big enough to do basically anything); Great location(by walking:5mins to southern cross station, 10mins to flinders street, and you are definitely able to walk around the main attractions in city from this YHA); Last but not least, I've met so many nice people in my dorm, I love them. Highly recommend!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 3,832 reviews

Price from

US$65.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Melbourne City Backpackers

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

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

Julius

From

New Zealand

Location. Close to southern cross Kitchen facility

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,496 reviews

Price from

US$69.34

1 night, 2 adults

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Queen Victoria Hostel

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

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.

victoria

From

New Zealand

the people are so lovely and made sure that I was settled in! they also helped to look after my baggage while waiting for my flight.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews

Price from

US$81.07

1 night, 2 adults

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Royal Derby Hotel

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

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

Jessie

From

New Zealand

The staff were very accomodating and helpful. Very quick to help with anything I needed

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews

Price from

US$86.35

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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Landing Pads Brunswick
Melbourne
No credit card needed
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.
105 Twin Share BR with Fast WiFi - Brunswick East
Melbourne
No credit card needed
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.
Ozi House Group
Carlton, Melbourne
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 22 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.
360K - Central Comfy Great Value - City
West Melbourne, Melbourne
No credit card needed
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.
CarricHostel
Melbourne
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, CarricHostel is located in Melbourne, less than 1 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre.
Ozi House Drummond
Carlton, Melbourne
No credit card needed
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.
The Mansion Melbourne
East Melbourne, Melbourne
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 946 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.

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lilihostel
Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Lilihostel is situated in Melbourne, within 8.4 km of Melbourne Central Station and 8.4 km of Southern Cross Station.
From US$64.21 per night
Little Drifter North Melbourne
North Melbourne, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,510 reviews
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.
From US$116.74 per night
CarricHouse
North Melbourne, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, CarricHouse is situated in Melbourne, 1.5 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre.
Queen Victoria Hostel
North Melbourne, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 468 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.
Mad Monkey Melbourne
West Melbourne, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
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.
From US$145.74 per night
Elizabeth Hostel
Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1,014 reviews
Located in Melbourne CBD, Elizabeth Hostel is surrounded by a range of restaurants, cafes and bars.
From US$61.61 per night
Royal Derby Hotel
Fitzroy, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
Royal Derby Hotel in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.
From US$93.62 per night
Space Hotel
Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,403 reviews
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.
From US$96.63 per night