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Hostels in Melbourne, Australia

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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Melbourne

Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in Melbourne to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Melbourne CBD
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Carrichostel

238 Victoria Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

5.7
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No. 1 most popular

Europa Melbourne

310-314 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.1
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No. 2 most popular

Elizabeth Hostel

490-494 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

4.1
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No. 3 most popular

Yha Melbourne Central

562 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.8
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No. 4 most popular

Melbourne City Backpackers

197-199 King Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.9
Carlton
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Ozi House Drummond

29 Drummond Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

5.0
No. 1 most popular

Ozi House Group

419 Cardigan Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.0
East Melbourne
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The Mansion Melbourne

80 Victoria Parade East Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

8.3

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Barkly Backpackers

102 Barkly Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.7

Pint On Punt Backpackers

42 Punt Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.4
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St Kilda Accommodation

55 Fitzroy St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

6.0

Ritz For Backpackers

169B Fitzroy Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.7
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Carrichouse

38 Howard Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

6.9
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College Lawn Hotel

36 Greville Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.5
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Carrichouse

38 Howard Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

6.9
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Melbourne City Backpackers

197-199 King Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.9
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Roamer St Kilda

24 Grey Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

8.0
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Bayside House

14 Punt Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.1
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Nomads St Kilda

17 Carlisle Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

8.0
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Little Drifter North Melbourne

78 Howard Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.9

momondo's favourite hostels in Melbourne

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The Mansion Melbourne

80 Victoria Parade East Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

8.3
$104
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Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods - 15 Charles Homestay

15 Charles Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

6.2
$85

Ritz For Backpackers

169B Fitzroy Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.7
$65

Mad Monkey Melbourne

475 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

8.1
$114
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College Lawn Hotel

36 Greville Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.5
$66

Barkly Backpackers

102 Barkly Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.7
$36
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lilihostel

18 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

6.1
$88

Ozi House Drummond

29 Drummond Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

5.0
$74

Ozi House Group

419 Cardigan Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

7.0
$98

When to book a hostel in Melbourne

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$46 - $139

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Information about staying in Melbourne

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How much do hostels in Melbourne cost?

A hostel in Melbourne will typically cost about $117 per night. The cheapest nightly rate in Melbourne is $81. The average weekly rate to stay at a hostel in Melbourne is $656. The monthly rate in Melbourne is $2,343.

What is the average length of a stay in a Melbourne hostel?

Hostels are a popular option for momondo users visiting Melbourne. The average length of a stay at a Melbourne hostel is 6 days. Those looking to stay at a hostel in Melbourne for 6 days should expect to pay $702 for their accommodation.

Are Melbourne hostels a better deal than Melbourne hotels?

Typically, a hostel in Melbourne costs $117/night. Hostel prices are 21% less expensive than 3 star hotels, 46% less expensive than 4 star hotels, and 67% less expensive than 5 star hotels. Based on this data, staying at a hostel would be more ideal than 3 star, 4 star or 5 star accommodations if you’re looking to save some money on your Melbourne trip.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Melbourne?

There are 5,534 operators available for hotels in Melbourne as of March 2026.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Melbourne?

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