Name: Discovery Melbourne
Address: 167 Franklin Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia, 167 Franklin Street, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $20 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 6.7

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Discovery Melbourne

167 Franklin Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia –

Flagstaff Train Station: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

Melbourne Central Station: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

RMIT University: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

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China · March 30, 2016

A rude manager and bed bugs are synonymy for that place. The staff was friendly though. However, the hygiene and accommodation are a chaotic. A terrible experience.

Deboramayumi, Brazil

Nice breakfast, also cafe inside that's cool. Lots of channel on tv, WiFi not so good but alright, not in the bedrooms though.

Coline, New Zealand

The bar and staff were very welcoming and enjoyable. Its a great atmosphere to meet new friends, mostly international.

Chloe, Australia

I like atmosphere here. Every staff and guest is kind and friendly. It is good chance to know and make friends.

Huarong, Australia

Quite well located,free breakfast and comfortable. Nice staff.

Léa, Australia

Reasonably quiet at night, showers and hand basins had good supply of hot water, bed was comfy, breakfast was fine, lots of space to sit down and eat meals, and the lifts worked efficiently.

Eric, Australia

-Its huge. Looks like a college campus than a hostel. -Plenty of common areas. Huge kitchen and dining area. -Clean bathrooms -Dorms are ok -Good location. A few minute walk to Queen Victoria Market

Çağdasc, Turkey

I liked the location, the friendly staff and the atmosphere

Andrea, Italy

Reception was nice and very willing to help me store my things before I checked in and after I checked out to help me go about my day. I liked how they were very responsive to when I needed help (eg. to cut a lock off my locker because I lost the key) or when I needed to check in earlier or later. I liked location and proximity to Queen Victoria Market.

Linda, Australia

The staff were very friendly but at the times that I checked in, out and also picked up my bags they were obviously understaffed and under a bit of pressure. I liked the atmosphere of the lobby.

G, Australia

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Offering a rooftop BBQ area, a bar and a cinema room, Discovery Melbourne is located in Melbourne CBD, just 15 minutes’ walk from the popular Bourke Street Mall. Guests enjoy free breakfast, 24/7 reception and security card access.

The rooftop offers sun loungers, BBQ facilities and a grass area, perfect for relaxing of an afternoon. Shared facilities include a large communal kitchen, a lobby lounge area and a guest laundry.

The Disco Bar offers billiards tables and presents a variety of entertainment including karaoke and trivia nights. The Cinema Room offers beanbags and seating for up to 50 people. Discovery Cafe serves great coffee and delicious handmade pizza.

There are 4 floors of accommodation offered, including private and dormitory rooms. Each floor has separate male and female bathroom facilities. All rooms include bed linen.

Discovery Melbourne has several tram stops within 5 minutes’ walk. Etihad Stadium and Melbourne Cricket Ground are both within 10 minutes’ drive.

This is our guests' favorite part of Melbourne, according to independent reviews.

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	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 108 ft² This private room has heating and bed linens. Bathroom facilities are shared. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 10 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 301 ft² These rooms are 301 square feet. Room Facilities: Fan, Heating, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² This room has heating and bed linens. Bathroom facilities are shared. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 3 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 194 ft² Rooms are 18 square metres. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 10 twin beds	Show prices
Room Size: 269 ft² This room includes linen and complimentary light breakfast, including toast, cereal, tea and coffee. It also includes a 10:00 check-out and access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 6 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 269 ft² Rooms are 25 square metres. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 3 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 194 ft² Rooms are 18 square metres. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 9 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 269 ft² Rooms are 25 square metres. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 269 ft² This room has heating and bed linens. Bathroom facilities are shared . Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 4 twin beds and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² This room has heating and bed linens. Bathroom facilities are shared. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 7 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 269 ft² Rooms are 25 square metres. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 129 ft² This private room has heating and bed linens. Bathroom facilities are shared. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 194 ft² This room has heating and bed linens. Bathroom facilities are shared. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 8 twin beds and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 194 ft² This room has heating and bed linens. Bathroom facilities are shared. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room 5 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 269 ft² Rooms are 25 square metres. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Australian Institute of Management 0.1 miles
Victoria University 0.2 miles
Melbourne Central Station 0.2 miles
Flagstaff Train Station 0.3 miles
RMIT University 0.3 miles
Federal Court of Australia 0.3 miles
Supreme Court of Victoria 0.4 miles
State Library of Victoria 0.4 miles
Deakin University 0.5 miles
Rio Tinto Head Office 0.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Queen Victoria Market Market 0.1 miles
ALDI Discount Supermarket Supermarket 0.4 miles

Closest Airports

Tullamarine Airport 11.3 miles
Avalon Airport 30.8 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards!

Queen Victoria Melbourne Market
Melbourne Central Shopping Centre Mall
Popular brands like: Nike, Armani
Swanston Street Shopping Street

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Reception was nice and very willing to help me store my things before I checked in and after I checked out to help me go about my day. I liked how they were very responsive to when I needed help (eg. to cut a lock off my locker because I lost the key) or when I needed to check in earlier or later. I liked location and proximity to Queen Victoria Market.”

Linda

Australia

“were i stayed in melbourne is great, very clean and tidy. and staff are very friendly.”

nikki275

Australia

“The environment that allows you to mingle with many other backpackers from all over the world”

msyafiqs

Malaysia

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1 Restaurant On Site

Discovery Cafe

Menu: À la carte

Food: Australian

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Children older than 18 years are welcome.

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Please note that groups of 4-10 require a credit card pre authorisation of AUD 100 upon arrival.

Please note that there is an AUD 10 refundable key deposit per person required upon check in.

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card.

You must show a valid Australian photo ID or international passport upon check-in.

Please note that Discovery Hostel Melbourne does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

You must show a valid credit card upon check in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

Free WiFi is available in the lobby from 10:00 until 16:00.

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Newest Reviews for Discovery Melbourne

August 20, 2017

Deboramayumi
Brazil
2.5

“Ribs of bed bugs and a terrible manager.”
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
눉Lack of hygiene. Bed bugs everywhere.
눇A rude manager and bed bugs are synonymy for that place. The staff was friendly though. However, the hygiene and accommodation are a chaotic. A terrible experience.
August 20, 2017

Anonymous
New Zealand
5.4

“Not feel comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The cleanliness is very terrible and smelly. There is some backpackers smoking in the room. The backpackers make noise and switch on the light in the midnight while everyone is sleeping.
눇The lobby atmosphere is good for socializing.
August 16, 2017

Coline
New Zealand
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Shower and toilet dirty. WiFi not so good
눇Nice breakfast, also cafe inside that's cool. Lots of channel on tv, WiFi not so good but alright, not in the bedrooms though.
August 8, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It's is such a big concrete space it's freezing in the winter so you will need to wrap up to stay inside (like the most places in Melbs). The website needs updating as there is conflicting information, most of the info online is redundant now. Sheets were never changed and room was never hovered during a 2 week stay
눇Really nice building, with a perfect location for everything! Most of the staff are really nice when at the hostel. Overall it's a good hostel!
July 31, 2017

Chloe
Australia
7.9

“Basic but great service and atmosphere”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The room smelled of paint and was quite bare
눇The bar and staff were very welcoming and enjoyable. Its a great atmosphere to meet new friends, mostly international.
July 31, 2017

Adam
Australia
3.3

“Worse accommodation Iv ever been in”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Every
눇Location
July 26, 2017

Anonymous
Spain
8.3

“Nice stay. Clean and friendly. Breakfast poor and they charge for leaving the luggages.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast was so poor, it would be nice more variety. The fact that the backpackers charge for leaving the luggage and it isn't a good thing.
눇Everything was perfect, the staff is friendly and the room and toilets are clean.
July 23, 2017

Huarong
Australia
8.8

“I will come back here if possible”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It's better if there is a table in the room.
눇I like atmosphere here. Every staff and guest is kind and friendly. It is good chance to know and make friends.
July 22, 2017

Duc
Australia
7.5

“Melbourne trip 2017”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Thanks for the memories
July 16, 2017

Léa
Australia
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Very cold bathrooms and many showers did not work properly.
눇Quite well located,free breakfast and comfortable. Nice staff.
July 14, 2017

Christopher
United States of America
10

“Would Stay Again!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Disorganized breakfast
눇Easy check in and key card secured facilities
July 13, 2017

Eric
Australia
9.2

“Good atmosphere, helpful staff and lots of choice of food, drink and activities for travelers.”
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Couldn't find any tea-spoons in kitchen, might have been good to have a table or chair in room to put things on.
눇Reasonably quiet at night, showers and hand basins had good supply of hot water, bed was comfy, breakfast was fine, lots of space to sit down and eat meals, and the lifts worked efficiently.
July 10, 2017

Çağdasc
Turkey

4 helpful votes
9.2

“Huge Hostel with Plenty of Facilities”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇-Its huge. Looks like a college campus than a hostel. -Plenty of common areas. Huge kitchen and dining area. -Clean bathrooms -Dorms are ok -Good location. A few minute walk to Queen Victoria Market
July 4, 2017

Bradley
Australia

1 helpful vote
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Charged me surcharge for using eftpos card without telling me
July 4, 2017

Andrea
Italy
5.4

“Very cold in winter”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Unfortunately the whole structure was really cold, especially the lobby and other common areas where people hang out to use internet. Internet is free only on the ground floor but it is extremely slow, almost not usable. I paid through Booking.com but I had to pay at the reception as well; when I told the guy I already paid he replied saying that usually this doesn't happen. When I double checked, the day after, he told me he would talk to the manager and then, the following day, he just told me to write to Booking.com to get the refund. He was very nice but I would have expected a little more care about this issue from the hostel.
눇I liked the location, the friendly staff and the atmosphere

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