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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.

M
Mattia
From
Italy
Have been at little drifter for a while now! The hostel has got such a good vibe and I have Made heaps of friends here. The staff here really do the most to make their guest feel happy. Special scout out to Hal!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,520 reviews
Price from
US$87.94
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.

E
Elisabeth
From
New Zealand
Excellent location close to all city attractions, friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,991 reviews
Price from
US$51.06
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.

J
Jaynil
From
United Kingdom
public spaces were very good. bar, food, events, table tennis and pool tables, desks to work, lounges to chill out. all very good - probably much better value than any hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews
Price from
US$91.91
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.

V
Vicky
From
New Zealand
beds were very nice and comfortable.. location is very good!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,055 reviews
Price from
US$60.94
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.

A
Anne-Sara
From
Netherlands
Very clean, big kitchen, watched spider-man in the cinema room, enjoyed the jacuzzi for myself! Made a mistake with my booking and the staff gave me a better room just for $10 extra! (Because of low season, I was the only one sharing the dorm room!) Best Hostel I stayed in for the last 15 years of travelling! 🤩✈️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,379 reviews
Price from
US$98.52
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!

K
Keiko
From
Indonesia
Lau & Erica are very friendly, they will help you with your bookings!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
US$76.79
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, 216 reviews
Price from
US$76.04
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.

M
Michael
From
Australia
Friendly helpful staff. Excellent facilities. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 820 reviews
Price from
US$58.19
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.

B
Bryant
From
Ireland
Perfect place to be in if you are someone who is looking to make friends. Staff were friendly and helpful, the weekly activities were fun to participate in and it's also in walking distance of other bars popular in melbourne. My favourite place to stay if I am ever in Melbourne again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 782 reviews
Price from
US$136.01
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
Peter
From
Hungary
great atmosphere, helpful staff nice kitchen and shared spaces
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,482 reviews
Price from
US$75.69
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Save money on hostels in Melbourne and nearby – budget options available

Elizabeth Hostel

Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1,006 reviews

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

From US$62.81 per night

YHA Melbourne Central

Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,774 reviews

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

From US$89.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 457 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$82.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 805 reviews

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

From US$109.10 per night

College Lawn Hotel

Prahran, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 284 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$76.04 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, 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 4.5
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Situated conveniently in the centre of Melbourne, 360K - Central Comfy Great Value - City offers free WiFi and a shared lounge.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 942 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$121.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 145 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 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.

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.

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,486 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$91.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews

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

From US$82.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 972 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$85.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 156 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$131.23 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$145.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,520 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, 534 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$145.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,520 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$102.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,482 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$96.73
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 782 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