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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.

K
Katarzyna
From
Ireland
I liked the facilities , big kitchen and dining / living area . Great social activities every evening to make it easier for people to get to know each other .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,528 reviews
Price from
US$86.81
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, 1,987 reviews
Price from
US$50.40
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.

V
Vivien
From
Germany
Very clean and central, so much going on in the hostel to meet people and such friendly stuff (Agustin was the star of the hostel!) 🫶🏼
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,272 reviews
Price from
US$90.73
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.

S
Sami
From
Spain
For over a week, this place truly felt like my home away from home. Despite being a big hostel with lots of people, the bathrooms and showers are always clean, and there’s always toilet paper, something that is crucial for a pleasant stay. The kitchen is spacious and invites to cook and enjoy proper meals. They provide three large fridges in which you can store your food. The location is unbeatable, right in the heart of St Kilda. You have a Woolies just a minute away, a tram station that gets you to the city center in 20 minutes, and stunning beachside sunsets only a 10-minute walk away. There are a few gyms around, nice coffee shops and restaurants. Also Albert Park, which is amazing for a morning job and see the skyline of the city. What makes this place even more special is the community vibe. They organize daily activities that bring people together from all over the world, offering a chance to connect, share experiences, and even enjoy free wine, beer, and food! Be sure to join the Whatsapp group upon check-in so you don’t miss out on anything. Special shoutout to Miguel and Ana, two incredible souls who made my stay truly unforgettable. Thank you Roamer for such a warm and welcoming arrival in Melbourne!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,063 reviews
Price from
US$60.15
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, 2,357 reviews
Price from
US$97.25
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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$75.05
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, 220 reviews
Price from
US$75.06
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, 817 reviews
Price from
US$57.44
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
Aymeric
From
Portugal
Great location and value for money. The staff is super friendly and the free breakfast every day is a great addition. Free pancakes!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 778 reviews
Price from
US$137.13
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.

P
Paula
From
Ireland
It was one of the best hostels I stayed in Austrália! They had curtains in the beds, the room was quie spacious, the kitchen well organized with a very good system for plates and cutelary and the bathroom had everything together... The breakfast was also good! Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,464 reviews
Price from
US$74.72
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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Good - What previous guests thought, 4,464 reviews

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

Melbourne City Backpackers

Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,482 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$90.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 455 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$81.59 per night
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$107.70 per night

College Lawn Hotel

Prahran, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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$75.06 per night

Pint On Punt Backpackers

Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 966 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$70.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.6
Poor - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews

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

From US$45.69 per night

Elizabeth Hostel

Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.9
Poor - What previous guests thought, 993 reviews

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

From US$62.01 per night

Ozi House Drummond

Carlton, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

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.

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 157 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$129.54 per night

CarricHostel

Melbourne
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 208 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 941 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$155.68 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 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Nomad North Hostel in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

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, 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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Avg. price/night: US$154.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,528 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 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 535 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$154.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,528 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$90.23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,464 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$82.57
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 778 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