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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
Sachie
From
Japan
・Close to the tram station, we can also walk to the central area ・Spacious and clean enough for a single person ・Necessary processes could be done online such as room key and check-in
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,510 reviews
Price from
US$86.50
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, 1,983 reviews
Price from
US$50.22
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.

M
Muzhaffar
From
Singapore
Friendly staffs, very clean and comfortable bed. Beside to a Halal restaurant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
Price from
US$90.41
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.

L
Luca
From
Netherlands
What a gorgeous hostel in a beautiful building, they even have a little café at the entry! Staff was so cheery and friendly and the rooms were spacious and clean. Do recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,054 reviews
Price from
US$59.94
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.

F
Federico
From
Italy
The rooftop is something incredible. The room was comfortable and clean; the bathrooms clean and spacious. Staff is available and pleasant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,403 reviews
Price from
US$96.91
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!

J
Johnathan
From
Australia
Staff very friendly upon arrival and very informative. Clean space just re-opened I heard. The art work was super cool too and food downstairs was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$88.86
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.

M
Matteo
From
Germany
I’ve been there almost 3 months and I really enjoyed my time here. The size of the hostel is amazing, the location is really good and the people are amazing. The management of this hostel is doing a really good job in creating a family environment which makes the hostel for me the best I’ve been in my live <3
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Price from
US$74.80
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
Sergei
From
Finland
Very clean room. Resection was very helpful and kind. Very cheap for the quality)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 820 reviews
Price from
US$57.24
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.

J
Jean
From
France
The team and location are both great !!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 776 reviews
Price from
US$133.79
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.

S
Simon
From
Belgium
Beds at the hostel were on point! Super clean and crazy comfy. Fresh sheets, tidy dorms — perfect crash pad after a day of adventures. 🛌👌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,525 reviews
Price from
US$74.46
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a hostel?

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.

Most booked hostels in Melbourne and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Melbourne

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Melbourne

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 820 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Melbourne

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 804 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Melbourne

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,495 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Melbourne

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,054 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Melbourne

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,403 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Melbourne

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,837 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Melbourne

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Melbourne

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,525 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Melbourne

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,983 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 471 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 804 reviews

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

    From US$107.32 per night
  • College Lawn Hotel

    Prahran, Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 287 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$60.49 per night
  • Pint On Punt Backpackers

    Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 971 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$78.70 per night
  • 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$64.39 per night
  • Ozi House Drummond

    Carlton, Melbourne
    Budget options available
    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
    Budget options available
    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.

  • 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.

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Melbourne and nearby

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 148 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

FAQ about hostels in Melbourne

Hostels that guests love in Melbourne

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  • Avg. price/night: US$122.28
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,510 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 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 531 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$122.28
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,510 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$99.04
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,525 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$101.59
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 776 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