Barkly Backpackers

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Free WiFi

9.0

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Barkly Backpackers in Melbourne offers adults-only accommodation with free WiFi in public areas. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, and luggage storage. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy a paid shuttle service, private and shared bathrooms with showers, hairdryers, and free off-site parking. Additional amenities include a lounge and a kitchen. Prime Location: Located less than 1 km from St Kilda Beach and 17 km from Essendon Fields Airport, the hostel is close to attractions such as the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Melbourne Cricket Ground. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the friendly staff, well-equipped kitchen, and excellent service support.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mihi
New Zealand New Zealand
“😛Barkly Rocks..Where else can you get a Hangi..a Real Maori kai and experience..A great mix of cultures..definitely a 'Home away from home 🏡 😀 👌 experience and probably the cheapest Hostel around.”
Soraia
Italy Italy
“St. Kilda location, amazing staff, big kitchen, hot water, free car parking on the Main Street.”
John
Australia Australia
“Nice friendly place. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Clean, quiet, and location is great. Highly recommend this place.”
Daveena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great for socialising, excellent location. The owner and female staff super friendly, Nice space in the dorms. Good bathroom and hot water. Good fridge space and nice to be able to cook.”
Enya
Australia Australia
“Like a little family. Especially great for long term stays”
Winkler
Australia Australia
“Had multiple stays (short and longterm) in Barkly Backpackers and would recommended to everyone else who is looking for a nice, affordable and familiar hostel in Melbourne.”
Ilaria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The environment, it looks like being part of a big family. And Julieta, the receptionist, is fantastic!”
Michael
Australia Australia
“Great staff, and really comforting felt like a home.”
Danai
Germany Germany
“The vibe and staff were really good. Clean rooms and toilets”
Charlotte
Australia Australia
“Very good facilities, including an oven in the kitchen which is not common within hostels that I’ve stayed at previously. Clean rooms and bathrooms. This is a smaller hostel so it’s a great option for people that work.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Barkly Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 35
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that all guests need to provide a passport at check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.