Visits to Australia would be incomplete without making a trip to Melbourne, given that there are so many great attractions to see, so many stores to shop at and so many entertainment options. Among the many attractions featured, Queen Victoria Market deserves a visit. Explore the city’s magnificent street art that is known all over the world because of its perfect combination of color, artistry, and ideas. People who fancy night activities can stay at hotels with rooftop bars to enjoy Melbourne’s nightlife. You can also drop by Flinders Street Railway Station even if you have no intention of boarding the train, and pose in front of its attractive façade. If you are planning to stay longer, there are boutique hotels that offer great accommodation. Continue reading to learn about the top backpacker hostels in Melbourne, Australia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 03, 2024.
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1. The Mansion Melbourne (from USD 30)
Good kitchen facilities, free coffee voucher, and nearby dining options.
Reasonable pricing for central location and clean accommodations.
Convenient access to transportation, parks, and hospitals in the central area of Melbourne.
Well-organized, clean facilities with comfortable beds, privacy curtains, and communal spaces for socializing.
Enjoy a relaxing stay in this charming hotel with a garden. You can kickstart your day by having a coffee at the onsite cafe. There is also an in-house bar where you can chill with your favorite cocktail.
Free WiFi and co-working spaces make this hotel ideal for digital nomads. You can stay comfortably in air-conditioned, bunk-bed-equipped rooms with privacy curtains. There’s a private bed light if you want to read and a power point to charge your laptop or phone. Additionally, you’ll find a locker in the room to store your luggage safely.
The Mansion Melbourne
Address: 80 Victoria Parade East Melbourne
2. Space Hotel (from USD 33)
With its convenient location in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Space Hotel is an outstanding hotel offering dorms and private rooms. It boasts a rooftop terrace with a hot tub for relaxation and enjoyment. There’s also a fully equipped gym for fitness junkies. Furthermore, it features a private cinema room where you can watch movies. Or you can chill in the lounge room playing board games.
For your gastronomical needs, there is a snack vending machine. When you’re in the mood for something healthy and homemade, use the shared kitchen with barbecue facilities to whip up something delicious. Tea and coffee are complimentary.
3. Elizabeth Hostel (from USD 19)
Surrounded by numerous bars, cafes, and restaurants, this hostel is the perfect place for you if you want to be in close proximity to everything and wondering what to do every night in the city center. Besides providing a comfortable room furnished with basic amenities, guests have the option of choosing between private or shared bedrooms. As a guest here, you can also enjoy free wireless internet in the lobby area, a movie in a shared lounge room, and a shared kitchen. Free instant coffee is made available and you can have unlimited cups.
Elizabeth Hostel
Address: 490-494 Elizabeth Street
4. Base Backpackers in St Kilda (from USD 24)
There is a lot to offer for guests by this modern hostel that is surrounded by bars on Acland Street, from stylish rooms with security card access and free wireless internet in public areas to free breakfast and a lounge area with a cable TV. What’s more, female travellers can book a room at the Sanctuary Level that is reserved especially for women. Upon arrival, you will be given a free drink voucher as a sign of a warm welcome.
5. Nomads St Kilda Beach (from USD 30)
If you are looking for a nomad backpacker’s hostel in Melbourne with a strategic location, this hostel is what you need. With tram stops located right at your doorstep, you can easily and conveniently travel around the city. The hostel is also minutes away from the beach, restaurants and shops.
Choosing to stay here means you will get to enjoy a pod bed that comes with a privacy curtain, a personal reading light and a shelf among other amenities. Lots of free items are offered by the hostel, including a continental breakfast, pizzas during pizza nights and movies with popcorn when it is time for movie night.
Selina St Kilda Melbourne This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
6. Melbourne Central YHA (from USD 30)
Incredible breakfast for the price, onsite cafe with pizza night, well-equipped communal kitchen
Reasonable pricing, especially for the central location
Conveniently located near Southern Cross Station, tram stop, and CBD attractions
Clean bathrooms, spacious kitchen, rooftop bar, luggage storage, laundry room
Nestled within the Free Tram Zone, this hostel provides amazing views of the CBD as well as comfort and warmth throughout your stay. Inside your room, you can find a cosy bunk bed along with standard amenities like individual reading light and electronic door lock. Meanwhile, for communal facilities, there is a large area where you can use the kitchen, watch the TV or enjoy the free wireless internet. If you crave for some barbecue, you can head to the rooftop terrace that is equipped with barbecue facilities.
YHA Melbourne Central This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
7. United Backpackers (from USD 27)
Well-equipped kitchen, basement bar, and proximity to local eateries.
Reasonable pricing for central location and comfortable amenities.
Conveniently located near public transportation, attractions, and dining options.
Comfortable sleeping pods with privacy curtains, clean communal areas, and social events.
This hostel is situated within walking distance to St. Paul’s Cathedral and Federation Square and is one of the best backpacker accommodations in Melbourne close to go-to hubs for solo travelers looking for things to do alone in Melbourne.
It is equipped with an on-site bar, a shared kitchen, and a communal TV lounge, and more importantly, guests can enjoy free wireless internet within these common areas. A complimentary pancake breakfast is served every morning. The best thing about this hostel is that it hosts different events throughout the week, for example, free tacos tastings on Tuesdays and game night on Thursdays.
Selina Central Melbourne This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 250 Flinders St, Melbourne Victoria
8. Greenhouse Backpackers (from USD 23)
Stay in the heart of Melbourne and enjoy a pleasant stay at this hostel that offers a choice between private and shared dormitory rooms. This budget-friendly property is close to the locale, historic landmarks, and the most frequented tourist attractions. Your rooms are outfitted with a wardrobe, a reading light as well as a bunk bed, while the facilities like the bathrooms and kitchen are shared among the guests. A complimentary breakfast is also provided and free wireless internet can be accessed in public areas. During your free hours, you can mingle with other guests at the rooftop terrace and enjoy a barbecue.
9. Nomads Melbourne Backpackers (from USD 10)
Last but not least, Nomads Melbourne Backpackers is another superb backpacker hostel that you should consider. Boasting a rooftop sun deck and a cinema lounge, the hostel also comes with many complimentary services. As a guest, you can enjoy free pancakes on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning. Free luggage storage is also offered along with free wireless internet on the ground floor. Head to the shared kitchen to enjoy free flow of coffee and tea. Book a private room that has an en-suite bathroom to enjoy complete privacy.
Nomads Melbourne Backpackers
Address: 196 A'beckett St
10. Urban Central Accommodation (from USD 17)
Have a happy stay at this hostel that is located adjacent to Crown Casino. For a budget hostel, this property is probably the best among the many others in the city. You will be provided with complimentary pasta, rice, tea and coffee, and free wireless internet for one hour on the ground-floor area. You can also have fun in the games room, featuring a pool table and table tennis. The on-site bar is constantly busy with backpackers enjoying evening entertainment and happy hour. For a better stay, it would be advisable to choose the private room that is equipped with a TV, an en-suite bathroom and a secure wipe pass in this favored Melbourne hostel backpacker accommodation.
Urban Central Accommodation
Address: 334 City Rd
11. All Nations Backpackers (from USD 12)
Do not miss a chance of staying in an affordable Sydney backpackers hostel situated just minutes away from the Southern Cross Station. Housed in a historic building that features high walls, the hostel offers free meal options such as pasta and rice as well as refreshments like tea and coffee. Pancake breakfasts are also provided by the host from 8 am to 10 am. Choose either to stay in a private or a dormitory room and enjoy the shared facilities offered which include a kitchen, bathrooms and a cozy cinema area where you can enjoy some good movie projected on a large screen.
All Nations Backpackers - Melbourne
Address: 2 Spencer St
12. Nate's Place Backpackers Melbourne (from USD 13)
Enjoy a communal stay in an upbeat and modern hostel at Hostel Nate’s Place Backpackers Melbourne. It has everything you could need from a hotel or homestay but without having to break the bank on bougie hotels with rooftop pools and expensive hotel service. It has superb features like wifi access, free breakfast, free access to Netflix, and access to the pantry. The hostel is just 10 minutes’ walking distance from the renowned Queen Victoria Market. There’s also a 65-inch flat-screen TV and DVD library for those who are keen to stay entertained engaging with fellow travelers in the lounge. Indeed, a superb option for budget travelers and backpackers making their way to Melbourne on a dime.
Nate's Place Backpackers Melbourne
Address: 475 Spencer Street
13. Melbourne Metro YHA (from USD 16)
Marvel at the sweeping views of Melbourne from the rooftop terrace of this hostel, which is the first great thing about the property. The next great fact about this hostel is that the facilities and amenities are made to offer guests the most comfortable stay possible. Sleep like a baby in a heated room that has individual bed lights and secure lockers. You can opt whether to book a private double room, a twin room, a family room or a dormitory room. A fully equipped shared kitchen is available for you as well as a lounge area outfitted with a TV, a DVD player and wireless internet that can be accessed for free in public areas.
Melbourne Metro YHA
Address: 78 Howard Street
Enjoy a great vacation in Melbourne
Save money from staying in expensive hotels, and explore more points of interest, new things to do in Melbourne by staying at affordable and comfortable backpacker hostels. This way, you can enjoy a great vacation and give yourself beautiful memories.
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