YHA Melbourne Central
- BBQ facilities
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
- Heating
- Elevator
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About this property
Boasting a rooftop terrace with BBQ facilities and amazing views of the CBD, Melbourne Central Hostel is located within the Free Tram Zone. Guests enjoy a 24/7 reception desk and a large ground floor communal area with a shared kitchen, a TV area, a book exchange, a café/bar and free WiFi in public areas. Southern Cross Station and the Skybus Terminal are only a 6-minute walk away. Guests can take in the sights at Federation Square, explore Melbourne’s famous laneways or visit a trendy bar. All rooms include bunk beds, individual reading lights, electronic door locks and access to shared bathroom facilities. The dormitory rooms feature secure luggage lockers and there are private rooms available. The free City Circle Tram and a $5 Melbourne Tourist Shuttle Bus stop directly outside and visits iconic Melbourne sites such as the MCG, the Shrine of Remembrance and Rod Laver Arena. A range of activities are available, including movie nights, walking tours, pub crawls and table tennis are available.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Terrace
- Laundry
- Bar
- BBQ facilities
- Elevator
- Breakfast
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Sustainability
HI-Q&S Certified
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- K
United States“Extremely comfortable beds and bedding in the bunks surprised me! Great lively atmosphere in the spacious common area downstairs. Friendly staff facilitated storage when we went out into the city. The location is perfector riding the tram for...” 
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Saudi Arabia“Affordable, clean, super close to Southern cross station, laundry area is good too! Just steps away from the free tram zone :).. Super close to everything around CBD..”- Ziying
Australia“The perfect location, the friendly staff and good attitude to solve problems, and it was a private room. The staff helped us to charge power bank every day during our journey” - Duvvada Australia“Center of the city and close to all public transportation”
- Clarence
Singapore“The hostel is excellently located with public transportation close by. The hostel has good amenities which allows for socializing. The staff were also friendly and helpful.” - Evans Australia“it was in fantastic distance from all important things you may need for a stay in the city. staff were very helpful and friendly (as they are in every YHA from word of mouth from my family and friends). i would make this my first option for a...”
- Lee Australia“When it comes to the facilities, the overall score would be 7 out of 10. However, I really appreciate the staff who accommodated my request for a room change immediately.”
- Zih-yun Australia“Nice place from Southern Cross bus station. Take a walk or tram available to Melbourne Central and China town. Price is cheap, laundry available, a high quality and truth able backpack hostel. 😊👍🏻”
- Lívia
New Zealand“Location is excellent, easy to catch the free trams or walking distance to the station where you catch the shuttle to the airport. The room was clean and has enough space for luggage and comfort.” - Constance
Canada“I got in late & left early but everything was good. Appreciated the 24 hour reception”
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House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Please kindly note that there are construction and development projects going on to the side of the building.
The supervision of guests under 18 years of age remains the responsibility of their parent or legal guardian while at a YHA property. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted to stay in Co-living shared dormitory rooms, they can only be accommodated in private rooms. For further information on the YHA child safety policy please contact the property directly.
For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property directly.
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.
Please inform YHA Melbourne Central of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
