197-199 King Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia
#170 of 205 hotels in Melbourne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 848 hostel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.0
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.1
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 3, 2024
Franco
JapanThis place is a VERY social hostel. So if you're here to party and make friends, you'll love this place, and love staying up with your new friends until past 2 AM. Unfortunately, if you just want a place to stay like me, you will not appreciate having people come in and out of your room until past 2 AM... Since as a light sleeper, this made it really hard for me to get proper sleep. Be that as it may, the guests were generally considerate when entering the rooms late at night. Regarding rooms, most beds don't have a power outlet easily accessible from the bed (especially the upper bunks), so you have to ask the staff to lend you an extension cable. Also, this is a suggestion directly for the owners, but I think it would be better to assign bunk beds to people by number, since I had a small incident where a new guest accidentally took my bed since I didn't leave any obviously visible belongings out (which I don't feel comfortable doing). But the staff available at the time helped me get a new bed, so it wasn't a major issue.
As long as you have the "backpacker" mindset when you come (i.e. don't expect luxury, prepare all toiletries you want, bring a pad lock for lockers, etc.), I think this place offers one of the best hostel experiences you can find anywhere. The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful, and were always willing to help or answer my questions (both via messaging before arriving, and in-person after arriving). I could also tell that they cleaned regularly everwhere (rooms, toilets, showers, etc.), which was a huge relief. The location is also extremely ideal. If you enjoy walking everywhere, you can basically explore the entire free tram zone on foot starting from the hostel, but trams are easily accessible. The breakfast was minimal (cereal or toast + jam, peanut butter, etc.), but you could eat as much as you want and milk and coffee were both free, and having breakfast available helped me save a bit of money. The washer/dryer available was also helpful (and I appreciated being able to buy detergent at reception). Considering all the above, I think the slightly higher cost of this hostel makes it more than worth it.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Alexis
CanadaPlug ins very far from the beds, room is particularly loud as it’s next to the kitchen/common area so i have to wear headphones to bed. Didn’t charge my phone to have them music accessible so i didn’t hear any noise. But now trying to charge my phone everywhere but where I’ve been staying is tough. Seems everyone is doing the same as the plug in’s in the main area are always in use. Original room was a 16 and i spent 120+ a night i think… absolutely mad. Regardless of it being the busiest weekend of the year. Downstairs bathroom smells like piss, it needs more care. :(
Location & friendly staff. Free breakfast. Accommodated my mess up with bookings.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Mary
AustraliaThe kitchen pots/pans have been 'well' used. The pillows in the room were 'thin'.
The breakfast was sufficient. The clean bathroom. The spacious room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Maithanh
VietnamIt is common that there are no shampoo and shower soap. But there is no hairdryer.
Great location, 2min walk from Southern Cross station. Facility is ok. Room is spacious.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Laura
GermanyOverall it seems really worn down. A lot of people live there and it's not enough space either in the kitchen or in the rooms. The Aircon was blowing in my face while sleeping..my room was on the top floor so I had to walk with my heavy backpack to the top.. that was already fun. I left just after 6am in the morning and i wasn't able to have a coffee because they close the tiny kitchen. Every door is equipped with a door code which is great, but for the rooms it's such a long code that I can never remember it. I'm sure it could be shorter and better to remember. Especially when you have to go to the toilet during the night. I was only there for two nights and I think for that reason it's totally okay.
The place is good to socialise and meet new people..it's super close to the southern cross, that's why I chose the hostel in the first place. The staff was super friendly
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Gengyi
TaiwanIt was under instruction when I stayed so a bit inconvenient for me. Not freshy air and a bit messy around the corners.
The location is amazing, only few minutes across from southern cross station, the kitchen is alright, and shower and bath room is clean.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Mostafa
EgyptNoisy and crowd.
The property is so clean and close to CBD. It is best for backpackers not for a long term stay. indulge in different cultures.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Lucy
United KingdomKitchen was small for the property and got crowded very easily. Same for the common areas. I actually didn’t like that there was a small common area on each floor — it encouraged groups to congregate there until the early hours. We had a group of noisy boys in the common area on our floor until after 1am. Would be better if the communal areas downstairs could just be enhanced.
Fantastic location. Our private room was clean, basic but comfortable. The toilet and shower facilities had been newly renovated. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Sven
New ZealandThe noise at night was terrible. Had to go to the hall way after 12am to ask people to stop taking loud several nights
Location was great
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Wunyan
Taiwanno elevator, breakfast just has toast, small room
location, clean dorm, bathroom and toilet, friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Abhishek
AustraliaBedsheets need to be cleaned regularly
Location, affordable for a single traveller, facilities were clean and staff were helpful
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Lehr
AustraliaThe kitchen is small for the lot of people that the hostel receives. The bathrooms have got only two showers and are small too.
Excellent location in Melbourne. The street is busy and noisy at any time, so you can hear everything from the room. There are plenty of restaurant, supermarkets and food options in the area. The room was spacious and comfy. However, the carpet was dirty and bed sheets were old but cleaned.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Moimoiventure
New ZealandMy room was in 4th floor and only stairs the only way to go up.Lucky I had a small luggage.The only problem I had was when during check out when I need to bring down my sheets.It is not a problem but bringing a sheets plus mg luggage and other stuffs it was quite hard for me.If having a laundry basket in each floor that would be great.
I like how it is near to the skybus coach and not that far away to the CBD. Not expensive too.Got free cereal breakfast but I had an early flight so I miss it
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 25, 2024
Frobb
AustraliaNo rails on side of top bunk and not even against a wall so felt unsafe. No plugs near beds. Bathrooms weren't very clean
Location was great, especially for getting an sky bus to the airport. Can check in online if you're arriving late.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Bronwyn
AustraliaThey were renovating bathrooms so had to. Use next floor
The excellenreception staff who go above and beyond. And the closeness to public transport and shops
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 20, 2024
Isaac
AustraliaSome beds were much better than others, some very thin and uncomfortable mattresses
Very friendly staff and people, good communal areas and kitchen, clean bathrooms and rooms
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Stanton
AustraliaNot accessible
Fun activities, clean rooms hood location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 14, 2024
Shannon
United KingdomGreat location, free breakfast, staff are friendly and the rooms were tidy and clean
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 12, 2024
Nick
New ZealandNoise, comfort of beds,
Location, facilities, cleanliness, very organised
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Richard
AustraliaStaff really friendly and worked around iur schedule. Felt safe
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Natalia
AustraliaThe 2nd floor bathroom was getting fix, so I had to go upstairs or downstairs to go to the toilet and shower. But other than that was great.
The location and rooms are good
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 27, 2023
Yeonjoo
South KoreaThe bathroom in my floor was out of order. Imagine you are in the top bunk bed and have to come down and go to another floor for the bathroom every night. So much work.
Overall it’s good. Good location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 21, 2023
Aug
ItalyThe toilets were clean and fuctional, but a bit run down. When pulling off the bedsheets at check out, I noticed some grose stains all over the mattresses..
The atmosphere and lobby setup was very friendly.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 16, 2023
Hung
AustraliaThe staff didn't know much how to access the room door. They should show costumer how to do it while check-in.
Location, breakfast provided.
Stayed in December 2023
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