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Hostel Barkly Backpackers

Barkly Backpackers

102 Barkly Street St Kilda, 3182 Melbourne, Australia – Great location - show map

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7.1
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116 reviews
  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Cleanliness

    6.3

  • Comfort

    6.5

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Location

    8.2

  • Total

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    6.4

Staff

8.2
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Barkly Backpackers

One of our best sellers in Melbourne! Barkly Backpackers is just a 4-minute drive from St Kilda Sea Baths. Guests enjoy free WiFi and the use of secure lockers and laundry facilities.

The hostel is an 11-minute drive from both Melbourne Arts Center and Rod Laver Arena and a 26-minute drive from Tullamarine Airport.

All rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities, a shared kitchen and a communal lounge area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Non-smoking rooms
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About Barkly Backpackers

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  • do you have overnight free parking spot for my car if i stay here?

    Hi there We have free street parking just behind the hostel. There are usually lots of spots available at the moment


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  • Are sheets and towels included?

    of course :)


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  • Hi just curious is there charging ports at every bed? Thanks

    yes we are plenty of power points in the rooms


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  • The female dorm room - how many beds does this have? Thanks

    This is an 8 bed female dorm, however it is very quiet at the moment so it unlikely to be even half full at the moment


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  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    yes we have a locked room for that purpose :)


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  • Is it quiet at night?

    the common area is open 24 hours so the guests are enjoying their time in there making possible to stay quiet in the rooms


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  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?

    we do not rent locks sorry but you can buy one for around 5-10$ at coles


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  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    Of course we do not have any problem with that


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  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    yes you need your own lock but you can find an store to buy them at the corner :)


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  • Hi, there is a 7 bed female dorm that is vacant when we would like to stay but we are males, does this matter as I can see that I can book it? Dan

    Hi Dan! The female dorm is only for females, but if you are travelling with a large group I can try to put all of you in the same room, with how much people are you travelling? when is your arrival date?. Thank you and have a good one!


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  • do you have overnight free parking spot for my car if i stay here?

    Hi there We have free street parking just behind the hostel. There are usually lots of spots available at the moment


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Are sheets and towels included?

    of course :)


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Hi just curious is there charging ports at every bed? Thanks

    yes we are plenty of power points in the rooms


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • The female dorm room - how many beds does this have? Thanks

    This is an 8 bed female dorm, however it is very quiet at the moment so it unlikely to be even half full at the moment


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

    Asked about: Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    yes we have a locked room for that purpose :)


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Is it quiet at night?

    the common area is open 24 hours so the guests are enjoying their time in there making possible to stay quiet in the rooms


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?

    we do not rent locks sorry but you can buy one for around 5-10$ at coles


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    Of course we do not have any problem with that


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    yes you need your own lock but you can find an store to buy them at the corner :)


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Hi, there is a 7 bed female dorm that is vacant when we would like to stay but we are males, does this matter as I can see that I can book it? Dan

    Hi Dan! The female dorm is only for females, but if you are travelling with a large group I can try to put all of you in the same room, with how much people are you travelling? when is your arrival date?. Thank you and have a good one!


    You found this answer helpful

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • The National Theatre Melbourne
    0.2 miles
  • Palais Theatre
    0.4 miles
  • Luna Park Melbourne
    0.4 miles
  • St. Kilda Sea Baths
    0.5 miles
  • Encore St Kilda Beach
    0.5 miles
  • St Kilda Marina
    0.8 miles
  • St. Kilda Pier
    0.9 miles
  • Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
    1.2 miles
  • Chapel Off Chapel
    1.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar 29th Apartment
    0.6 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The Vineyard
    0.3 miles
  • Restaurant McDonalds
    0.3 miles
  • Restaurant Lona
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Veludo Bar Restaurant
    0.4 miles
  • Restaurant La Roche
    0.4 miles
Top attractions
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
    2.4 miles
  • AAMI Park
    2.7 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena
    3 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    3.1 miles
  • Crown Casino Melbourne
    3.1 miles
  • Flinders Street Station
    3.3 miles
  • Block Arcade Melbourne
    3.5 miles
  • Southern Cross Station
    3.7 miles
  • Marvel Stadium
    3.8 miles
  • Flemington Racecourse
    6.7 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Albert Park Lake
    1.4 miles
  • River Yarra River
    3.3 miles
  • Mountain Dandenong Ranges
    20.5 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Port Phillip Bay
    0.5 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Middle Park Beach
    4,500 feet
Public transit
  • Train Prahran Station
    1.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Moorabbin Airport
    10.1 miles
  • Essendon Fields Airport
    10.6 miles
  • Melbourne Airport
    15.3 miles
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Amenities of Barkly Backpackers

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Laundry
Baggage storage
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Library
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Check-in

1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 35 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Maestro Mastercard Visa Eftpos Barkly Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Barkly Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that there is a 1.8% charge when you pay with a credit card.

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

FAQs about Barkly Backpackers

  • The prices at Barkly Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Barkly Backpackers is 3.1 miles from the center of Melbourne.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Barkly Backpackers.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Barkly Backpackers by:

    • Taxi 40min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 1h 20min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Barkly Backpackers (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • Street parking

  • Check-in at Barkly Backpackers is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Barkly Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Library
    • Movie nights

7.1 Good 116 reviews 100% real guest experiences
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  • Staff8.2
  • Facilities 6.8
  • Cleanliness 6.3
  • Comfort 6.5
  • Value for money 7.3
  • Location8.2
  • Free WiFi 6.4
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