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Melbourne city backpackers

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel within easy reach of Collins Street

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Experience Melbourne's vibrant atmosphere at Melbourne City Backpackers, where you can enjoy continental breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Take advantage of laundry facilities, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance to make the most of your trip.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
The current price is $60
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory - 4 Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Female Dormitory - 4 Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Female Dormitory - 6 Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory - 6 Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Mixed Dormitory - 16 Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory - 16 Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room - Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room - Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room - Shared Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Triple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Private Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 16 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Collins Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flinders Lane - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Melbourne Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 20 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 45 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • Essendon Station - 10 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 7 min walk
  • Melbourne Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Parliament Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Colonial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saravana Bhavan சரவணபவன் - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brightside Coffee & Bagels - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SSAM Korean BBQ - CBD - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Melbourne city backpackers

Melbourne city backpackers offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Collins Street and Marvel Stadium. Also, Melbourne Central and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Flagstaff Station is 7 minutes and Melbourne Central Station is 14 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 27 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Bicycle 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
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 to 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 onsite parking at Melbourne city backpackers.

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 onsite 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.

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Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff friendly and accommodating. Clean rooms and kitchens, and ample storage space.
Stacey, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff at the hostel was the most friendly I have ever met. In particular, Jess, Inca and Zachim went the extra mile to accommodate some special needs I had and were always very helpful. The location of the hostel is excellent for it is very close to the Skybus stop from and to the airport. Very safe and lively area. Great stay!!! Thank you!
Nicoletta, 3-night trip
Verified

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

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

8/10 Very good

I had my stay for 4 nights (Including NYE) and the experience was pretty good. A clean place, comfortable bed (In a 16 shared room), the external noise was unperceivable inside the room, the hostel offers some stuff for breakfast such as cereal, milk, tea, coffee, bread, and enough kitchen facilities to cook during the allowed times. I'm not sure how many activities they do, but I had the opportunity to do a painting there, on Monday afternoon, with all the tools provided for them. The only thing to consider is to let the kitchen open all the time, due to the second day of my stay I had a tour early and all my prepared food was in the fridge, and I had to go Coles to buy something because I didn't have access to the kitchen at 7am. About the location, it is close to the CBD, with loads of shops, restaurants, clubs, transport alternatives among the free PT zone. I'd definitively come back!
Sophie, 4-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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

2/10 Poor

I read a review saying it’s better than sleeping on the streets after staying here for 1 nights that’s highly debatable. The place has no soul.
David, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Feeling at home :)
Caroline, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location but had to walk up 4 flights of stairs. Also excellent security
Sheryl, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was fine for what it was.
Andrew, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I like it
Joaninha, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The stairs and the rotary locks
Blue, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

Not disability friendly as there is no lift or wheelchair access. Bedrooms are roomy by kitchen/dining/lounge are very small.
Melissa, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

My top bunk was falling apart. There were loose metal strips that fell on the ground. There is no atmosphere and no where to relax. Other places for similar price are way better. I felt uncomfortable there for the duration of my stay and checked out early.
David, 1-night trip
Verified

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

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

4/10 Fair

Snoring was so loud
??, 6-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Staff are nasty and abusive
Brent, 7-night trip
Verified

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

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 trip
Verified

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
Verified

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