Melbourne city backpackers

2.0 star property
City centre hostel within easy reach of Collins Street

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Reception
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Vending machine
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Room options

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Female Dormitory - 4 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Female Dormitory - 6 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Mixed Dormitory - 4 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Mixed Dormitory - 6 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Triple Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Mixed Dormitory - 16 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed In 16 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Private Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Private Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Private Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
197-199 King Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

What's nearby

  • Collins Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Melbourne Central - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Crown Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 20 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 45 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • Showgrounds Station - 7 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 7 min walk
  • Melbourne Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Parliament Station - 21 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lim Kopi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brightside Coffee & Bagels - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colonial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brown Alley - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Melbourne city backpackers

Melbourne city backpackers offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Collins Street and SEA LIFE Melbourne. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Also, Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Central are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Flagstaff Station is 7 minutes and Melbourne Central Station is 14 minutes.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 27 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AUD 35 per person (return)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

King St Backpackers
King St Backpackers Hostel
King St Backpackers Hostel Melbourne
King St Backpackers Melbourne
Melbourne city backpackers Hostel
King Street Backpackers Hotel Melbourne
Melbourne city backpackers Melbourne
Melbourne city backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Melbourne city backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Melbourne city backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Melbourne city backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Melbourne city backpackers?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Melbourne city backpackers.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Melbourne city backpackers?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is AUD 35 per person return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Melbourne city backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Melbourne city backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (13-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Melbourne city backpackers and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
What's the area around Melbourne city backpackers like?
Melbourne city backpackers is in Melbourne Central Business District, a short 7-minute walk from Flagstaff Station and 5 minutes' walk from Collins Street.

Melbourne city backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

ray, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

CHIACHEN, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gabriel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The staff was very friendly and helping. Overalls property is on good location. The problem i faced was about my roommates. Whole night they did not let me sleep by making noise.
Israr, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Feeling at home :)
Caroline, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Staff are nasty and abusive
Brent, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is nice. But when midnight, outside is noisy.
Ryo, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Last resort accom only!
One bathroom not servicable, beds uncomfortable , minimal linen only 1 pillow. complex Maxwell smartesque codes on multiple doors for access ! Very basic , minamilistic shared accom Never again .. creaky bunk beds difficult not to wake other guests when getting in and out of bed and doors
Alastair, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

HIKARI, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sharad, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I like the kitchen cooking gas flame is higher than other hostel. And free breakfast and tea and coffee, milk. Shower is good.
Chi Hang, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Sheets were stinky and overall not a very clean backpackers hostel.
Aishwarya, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

To start with, I didn’t get my access code to the front door for which I had to stay outside and talk over for 20 minutes because the lady In reception was not able to locate my booking. After I got in all the lower beds of my room were taken so I had to take one of the top beds where there was no access to power outlet. I asked if any extension cable was available but there was none.
Chirangivee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to bus stops where I needed to get to, friendly service, breakfast provided is a big bonus.
KAI SHIANG, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location but had to walk up 4 flights of stairs. Also excellent security
Sheryl, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I would stay here again because the price was unbeatable includes a basic breakfast or cereal or toast tea/coffee AND its got to be the easiest hostel to get to from the airport!!! The hostel is less then 5 minutes walk from the airport shuttle bus - literally walked in a straight line and i was there. So easy to find. They had an option for after hours checkin too. Only dislike was there is no elevator, i had to carry 30 kgs up 3 flights of stairs late at night.
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. It makes our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Melbourne
Dinusha, 7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

reasonable and ok for the price
santosh, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I like the location of the property close to the station. When it comes to stay, it was difficult to sleep at night due to side railings of top bed being loose.
Omkar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The door lock was high quality and convenient. The location was perfect as it is at CBD area has the great things to offer. The things that i notice is the pillow is thin and filthy same way goes to the quilt has stain , door of main toilet at floor 2 making a loud sound when somebody going out and in as the doorstopper doesn't works. well, no lift . However, it still recommendable. keep it up guys the excellent service you have now…
Everett, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

The other travelers were considerate so there were no noise problems, things were tidy. Continental breakfast was a bit of an exaggeration, was actually a choice of rice bubbles or corn flakes and then a choice of 3 types of bread and either jam or peanut butter and of course tea and coffee. At the end of the day it was my first experience at a backpackers, the cost was great, facilities good, I slept well, staff were lovely so I was happy.
Todd, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Affordable
Kesa, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Paul, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

It wasn’t that good in terms of bad location, seedy area and I felt somewhat uncomfortable.
2-night business trip
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