Melbourne
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20 handpicked hostels in Melbourne, sorted by traveler rating.
Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, offers a dynamic blend of arts, food, and sports. Its laneways hide first-rate cafes and street art, while the city hosts major events like the Australian Open. Public transport is efficient, making it easy to explore diverse neighborhoods from the CBD to St Kilda Beach. Backpackers will find a lively social scene and plenty of free activities, alongside a wide range of hostels catering to different budgets and preferences. The city's vibrant atmosphere and diverse offerings make it a compelling stop for any traveler.
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20 handpicked hostels in Melbourne, sorted by traveler rating.
Landing Pads Brunswick
Landing Pads Brunswick offers adults-only hostel accommodation in Melbourne with a garden and terrace. Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, lounge, and evening entertainment. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, which also features a games room and barbecue facilities.
Bozo backpacker
Bozo backpacker in Melbourne offers a hostel experience with free WiFi, a lounge, and a shared kitchen. Guests can relax in the comfortable space and prepare meals with ease. The property features a shared bathroom with showers. It is located 10 km from Essendon Fields Airport, a short walk from Southern Cross Station (17 minutes) and Melbourne Central Station (16 minutes).
Space Hotel
Space Hotel in Melbourne CBD offers modern dorms and private rooms, all with air conditioning, heating, linen, towels, lockers, and a power socket. It features a rooftop terrace, a fitness centre, a private cinema room, and a shared kitchen. Melbourne Central Station is a 5-minute walk away, and Queen Victoria Market is 10 minutes on foot.
The Mansion Melbourne
The Mansion Melbourne offers a 5-star hostel experience with a beautiful garden and free WiFi in the city centre. Guests enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, and daily housekeeping. Rooms feature air-conditioning, a hairdryer, and a TV. It's a short walk from Princess Theatre and Melbourne Museum.
Mad Monkey Melbourne
Mad Monkey Melbourne offers a social hub with a rooftop bar, a TV room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Located a short walk from Southern Cross Station, it's ideal for exploring Melbourne's laneways and cultural scene. The hostel hosts nightly events, city tours, movie nights, and has a garden for relaxation.
Little Drifter Melbourne
Little Drifter Melbourne is a social hostel on Elizabeth Street, steps from Queen Victoria Market. It features mixed dorms with en-suite bathrooms, a large shared kitchen, dining area, and laundry facilities. Guests can enjoy a full-service bar, TV lounge, pool tables, and table tennis. Melbourne Central train station is a 5-minute walk away.
Nomads St Kilda
Modern hostel in St Kilda, a minute's walk from Acland Street cafes and five minutes from the beach. Offers private deluxe double rooms with balconies, regular private doubles, twin rooms, shared dorms, and family rooms. All rooms include free WiFi and a private ensuite bathroom. Features a bar with daily deals and a shared kitchen.
Flinders Backpackers
Flinders Backpackers in Melbourne offers a central location with a bar, shared kitchen, and free WiFi in public areas. It features a 24-hour front desk, lift, and air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms. Block Arcade is a 2-minute walk away, and Flinders Street Station is also nearby.
Summer House Melbourne
Summer House Melbourne offers adults-only rooms with air-conditioning and private bathrooms, less than 1 km from St Kilda Beach. Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, bar, shared kitchen, and free WiFi. The hostel features a lounge, 24-hour front desk, tour desk, and luggage storage.
Little Drifter North Melbourne
Little Drifter North Melbourne offers family rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, a fitness centre, and a sun terrace. The hostel features a shared kitchen, a lounge, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. It's located 1.6 km from the State Library of Victoria.
Ritz For Backpackers
Ritz For Backpackers in St Kilda offers new bunk beds with privacy curtains, charger points, bed lights, and fans. It features a large communal kitchen, common area with a pool table, and an outdoor terrace. Guests get discounts at the downstairs sports bar and grill, Harvey’s. A tram stop out front connects to St Kilda beach in 5 minutes and the CBD in 20 minutes.
Melbourne City Backpackers
Melbourne City Backpackers offers air-conditioned rooms with free breakfast, just a 5-minute walk from Southern Cross Station. This social hostel features female-only dorms, private rooms, a shared kitchen, and laundry facilities. Enjoy movie nights, board games, and various social events, all with free WiFi.
College Lawn Hotel
The College Lawn Hotel in Melbourne offers air-conditioned hostel rooms with shared bathrooms and carpeted floors. Each room includes an electric kettle and TV. Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant with diverse dietary options, a bar, and free WiFi. It's located near Middle Park Beach and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
YHA Melbourne Central
YHA Melbourne Central is a social hostel with a rooftop terrace, BBQ facilities, and city views, located in the Free Tram Zone. It offers a 24/7 reception, a shared kitchen, a café/bar, and free WiFi in public areas. Dorms and private rooms come with reading lights and secure lockers.
Bayside House
Bayside House in Melbourne offers a hostel experience with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms in each room. Guests can use a shared kitchen, lounge, and games room, with evening entertainment provided. It's located 1.7 km from Middle Park Beach, close to the Royal Botanic Gardens and Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Barkly Backpackers
Barkly Backpackers in Melbourne offers adults-only accommodation with free WiFi in public areas. It features a lounge, a shared kitchen, and daily housekeeping. Guests can choose between private rooms with en-suite bathrooms or shared bathrooms. The hostel is located less than 1 km from St Kilda Beach.
Nomad North Hostel
Adults-only hostel in Melbourne with a garden, restaurant, and bar. Features include a shared kitchen, lounge, outdoor seating, and luggage storage. Located near Melbourne Central Station and Southern Cross Station.
Royal Derby Hotel
The Royal Derby Hotel in Melbourne offers adults-only hostel accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace, restaurant, and bar. Guests will find shared bathrooms and an outdoor seating area, with Melbourne Museum a 17-minute walk away.
Pint On Punt Backpackers
Pint On Punt Backpackers offers social accommodation above The Windsor Alehouse in Melbourne. It features a shared kitchen, garden, and a lively bar with live music and happy hour. Dorms and private rooms are available, with lockers for hire and free unlimited WiFi. The hostel is a short walk from the beach, bars, and cafes, and a 15-minute walk from Chapel Street's boutique stores.
The Nunnery Accommodation
Housed in a historic building, The Nunnery Accommodation offers a unique stay in Melbourne with a terrace, free WiFi, and a shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy a lounge, outdoor seating, family rooms, and barbecue facilities, all a short walk from Melbourne Museum.
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